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South Korea reverses martial law hours after president's shock decree
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol has revoked a martial law order just hours after its surprise announcement.
South Korean President declares emergency martial law amid political crisis
In a televised address, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared "emergency martial law," accusing opposition parties of undermining the government and sympathizing with North Korea.
In Bangladesh—Hindus better protected than during Hasina's time: Yunus's aide
Shafiqul Alam, a senior official of the Bangladesh government, has claimed that Hindus in the country are better protected now than they were under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's rule.
Trudeau's COVID-19 relief scheme for businesses marred by $3.5bn error
An audit report has exposed major flaws in the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program, a COVID-19 relief program for small businesses introduced by the Canadian government.
Hannah Kobayashi mystery: Missing Hawaii woman spotted entering Mexico
Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old Hawaii woman whose family reported her missing, was last spotted entering Mexico via a tunnel at the San Ysidro border on November 12.
Who's al-Jawlani—leader of Syrian rebel group HTS which took Aleppo
One of the oldest cities in recorded history, Aleppo, was seized by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on November 30.
Trump to attend Notre Dame Cathedral's grand reopening in Paris
United States President-elect Donald Trump has announced his plans to attend the grand reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris this weekend.
Lawyers threatened, no legal aid for Bangladesh Hindu monk—bail delayed
Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu monk and former International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) leader, is in serious trouble in Bangladesh.
'All hell to pay...': Trump gives final warning to Hamas
United States President-elect Donald Trump has given a final warning to Palestinian militant group Hamas, demanding the release of all hostages in Gaza before his inauguration on January 20, 2025.
Did First Lady persuade President Biden to pardon son Hunter
Outgoing United States President Joe Biden has granted a full and unconditional pardon to his son, Hunter Biden, for crimes such as illegal gun possession and federal tax evasion charges.
French government on brink of collapse—What this means for Macron
The French government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, is on the verge of collapse after no-confidence motions were filed by both left and far-right opposition parties.
Bangladesh: Lawyer defending Hindu monk Chinmoy attacked, critically injured
Advocate Ramen Roy, who defended Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das in a legal case, has been brutally assaulted in Bangladesh.
Oxford University Press crowns 'brain rot' word of the year
The term "brain rot" has been named the Word of the Year for 2024 by Oxford University Press, the publisher of the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).
Explained: Why ISKCON is a target amid unrest in Bangladesh
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is struggling in Bangladesh after the arrest of its former member, Chinmoy Krishna Das.
Russian, Syrian jets escalate airstrikes on opposition forces, 25 killed
Russian and Syrian aircraft intensified their airstrikes on opposition forces in northwestern Syria, killing at least 25, the White Helmets, a rescue service of the Syrian opposition, reported.
'No water...': Indians stranded at Kuwait airport narrate ordeal
Several Indian passengers had a harrowing experience after their Gulf Air flight from Mumbai to Manchester was compelled to make an emergency landing at Kuwait Airport.
Explained: Which is the rebel group leading new Syrian counteroffensive
Rebel fighters in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have launched a major counteroffensive killing over 400. The insurgents have managed to take control of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city.
Bangladesh bars 63 ISKCON monks from visiting India: Report
Despite having valid travel documents, Bangladesh authorities stopped 63 International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) monks from entering India at the Benapole border.
Belgium 1st country to give sex workers formal employment contracts
Belgium has made history by becoming the first country to offer formal employment contracts to sex workers.
'Miscarriage of justice...': Trump slams Biden for pardoning son
United States President-elect Donald Trump has slammed outgoing President Joe Biden for pardoning his son, Hunter Biden.
Indian tourist attacked in Bangladesh for 'being a Hindu': Report
Sayan Ghosh, a tourist hailing from Belghoria, West Bengal, was allegedly assaulted in Bangladesh's Dhaka, according to a report by News18.
'Indians not entitled passport holders': Fliers' Kuwait nightmare
Indian passengers on board a Gulf Air flight from Mumbai to Manchester went through a horrifying experience after their plane made an emergency landing at Kuwait International Airport following an engine fire.
Biden to Clinton: US presidents who've pardoned family members
In his final days in office, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden.
'Hunter...singled out': Joe Biden pardons son in 2 criminal cases
United States President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, who was convicted on charges related to gun possession and tax evasion.
Canada court restricts Khalistani protest near temple hosting consular camp
A Canadian court granted an injunction restraining Khalistani protesters from assembling within 100 meters of the Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Scarborough, Toronto.
Pakistan: Sectarian clashes in Kurram district leave over 130 dead
Sectarian violence between Sunni and Shia communities in Pakistan's northwestern Kurram district has left over 130 dead, Wajid Hussain, a district administration official, said.
In world first, Belgium grants sex workers maternity, employment benefits
Belgium has become the first country in the world to offer the same employment benefits to sex workers as any other profession.
Indian-origin boy Krish Arora, 10, scores IQ higher than Einstein
A 10-year-old boy, Krish Arora, from Hounslow, United Kingdom, has grabbed headlines for having an astounding IQ of 162.
Bangladesh: Woman journalist mobbed, accused of being 'Indian agent'
Prominent Bangladeshi television journalist Munni Saha was allegedly mobbed by a group in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar area on Saturday.
What's happening in Syria, how rebels gained control of Aleppo
Armed groups fighting the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad have taken control of much of Aleppo's city center in their biggest offensive in years.
Ready to 'engage' with Musk: Albanese on social media ban
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that he is open to discussing the country's new social media legislation with Elon Musk.
'Nuts': Vivek Ramaswamy lambasts NYC's $220M deal with Pakistan-owned hotel
United States Republican and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has reacted to reports that New York City is paying $220 million to lease the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan, a property owned by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
Ukrainian men subjected to sexual torture in Russian lockups: UN
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has expressed concern over the underreporting of sexual violence against Ukrainian men in Russian detention centers.
'Shaken': American-Israeli hostage's mother as Hamas releases his video
Hamas has released a video of Edan Alexander, an American-Israeli hostage imprisoned in Gaza since an attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
Trump picks Indian-American Kash Patel to lead FBI
United States President-elect Donald Trump has picked Indian-American Kashyap "Kash" Patel as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS nations over currency plans
United States President-elect Donald Trump has sent a strong warning to the BRICS nations, threatening them with a 100% tariff if they back or establish a new currency to supplant the "mighty" US dollar in global trade.
UK: Indian-origin man gets life term for girlfriend's 'brutal' murder
An Indian-origin man, Raj Sidpara, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a United Kingdom court for the brutal murder of his girlfriend in May.
2nd Hindu priest arrested in Bangladesh: Reports
A second Hindu priest, Shyam Das Prabhu, has been arrested in Bangladesh, days after the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a former member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
Bangladesh: 9 held in connection with lawyer's murder during clashes
At least nine people have been arrested in the murder of a lawyer during violent clashes in Chattogram, Bangladesh.
Jihadist rebels seize 'most of' Aleppo city: Syria war monitor
Jihadist rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have taken over most of Aleppo city, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.