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Geopolitics

Pune conversion case: UK-based OCI holder booked under new Maharashtra law

Times of India – World · India

Pune Police registered an FIR against a UK OCI cardholder for alleged religious conversion attempts. The accused allegedly spoke about Jesus and made statemen…

Geopolitics

Philippine VP Sara Duterte charged over Marcos assassination threat

South China Morning Post – World · China

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio was hit with a criminal charge on Tuesday over an alleged death threat against the country’s president, a key par…

Geopolitics

Syrian court sentences ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Syrian court sentenced ousted leader ⁠Bashar al-Assad ⁠to death on Tuesday ⁠after a trial in absentia, convicting him of crimes including killings, torture, …

Geopolitics

IPL cricketer Abishek Porel arrested on rape charge; woman alleges promise of marriage

Times of India – World · India

Bengal Police arrested cricketer Abishek Porel on Tuesday in connection with a rape case. The arrest followed a directive from the Calcutta High Court regardi…

Geopolitics

Syria sentences Bashar Assad to death in absentia

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad to death in absentia. The ruling comes over a year and a half after the dictator was overthrown and …

Geopolitics

Man arrested for allegedly doxxing 2 former associates in failed restaurant business

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has arrested a man on suspicion of doxxing a former restaurant owner and a business consultant following a financial dispute over …

Geopolitics

Malaysian scam kingpin walks free; Lee Kuan Yew’s pen up for auction: 7 Asia highlights

South China Morning Post – World · China

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you wou…

Geopolitics

Woman left paralysed after treatment; hospital, doctors told to pay Rs 15 lakh

Times of India – World · India

A Ludhiana hospital and two doctors faced liability for medical negligence. A woman developed paralysis after a lumbar drain procedure for a nasal fluid leak.…

Geopolitics

U.S. judge ends graft case against Gautam Adani

The Hindu – World · India

The fact that McCotter came to this decision largely in collaboration with defense counsel, and seemingly without input from the FBI and SEC agents, appears to…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong-based mediation body ‘ready to tackle state disputes, serve as Asian legal hub’

South China Morning Post – World · China

A former Hong Kong justice minister who now heads an intergovernmental mediation body based in the city has said the organisation is ready to handle state-to-s…

Geopolitics

Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, was sworn in on Monday as attorney general after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed b…

Geopolitics

Watch: What we know about Tupac murder suspect Duane 'Keffe D' Davis

BBC News – World · Europe

The trial of the 63-year-old former gang boss kicked off on Monday, and he has entered a not guilty plea.

Geopolitics

US court allows thousands of lawsuits against tech firms over social media addiction

South China Morning Post – World · China

A US appeal court on Monday allowed thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta ⁠Platforms, Alphabet’s Google, ByteDance’s TikTok, and other ⁠social med…

Geopolitics

Todd Blanche, Trump’s former personal lawyer, sworn in as US attorney general

The Guardian – World · Europe

Loyalist sworn in after Senate voted narrowly in favor of his confirmation on Saturday morningTodd Blanche has been sworn as US attorney general, cementing Don…

Geopolitics

Lebanon ‘files new lawsuit against’ ex-central bank chief Riad Salameh

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Reports citing judicial sources say former commercial banker also indicted over alleged financial crimes.

Tech & Startups

Social media platforms still facing thousands of user addiction lawsuits after failed appeals

TechCrunch · US

Platforms like Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, and Google are facing a long road of litigation.

Geopolitics

Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

A skiff off Alaska coast received help from a nearby cruise ship after Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond in time.

Geopolitics

PM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early release

The Guardian – World · Europe

Manslaughter exemption would mean more releases would be needed within 18 months, Prison Service officials sayWhat could Andy Burnham do to block early release…

Geopolitics

'IAS officer' posing as Ajit Doval's 'undercover agent' held, cops seize Tesla car

Times of India – World · India

A man impersonating an IAS officer and claiming NSA links was arrested. Police found a Tesla car and imported liquor at his residence. He allegedly ran fraudul…

Geopolitics

Mother of Briton fatally shot by father in Texas urges Miliband to press US for new inquiry

The Guardian – World · Europe

Jane Coates says foreign secretary should draw attention to coroner’s finding that Lucy Harrison was unlawfully killedThe UK foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, is…

Geopolitics

'US has similar laws': Indian envoy clarifies FCRA Bill, shares 'myth vs reality' check

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk is a dedicated team working 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Focuses on breaking news, in-depth analysis, and verified…

Geopolitics

‘Akhada, political links’: Brij Bhushan reacts to acquittal, alleges conspiracy

Times of India – World · India

Former WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was found not guilty in a sexual harassment case, as the court uncovered potential political agendas behind the …

Geopolitics

Malaysian MP offers US$1,200 bounty for arsonist after unprovoked attack on elderly woman

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Malaysian lawmaker is offering a 5,000 ringgit (US$1,200) bounty for the person responsible for an arson attack which left an elderly woman in critical condi…

Geopolitics

India news: Kerala arrest highlights online harassment of women at CJP protest

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A right-wing activist was arrested over alleged remarks that women attending the CJP protests "enjoy" sexual assault as female demonstrators face a wider onlin…

Geopolitics

Bar Association challenges decision to clear ex-lawmaker Margaret Ng of misconduct

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Hong Kong Bar Association has filed a judicial challenge against a disciplinary panel’s decision to clear barrister and former opposition lawmaker Margaret…

Geopolitics

'Film script, pills, miscarriage': 73-year-old director arrested for raping actress

Times of India – World · India

Shakeel Noorani, the 73-year-old Bollywood producer, was apprehended at a farmhouse in Maharashtra after eluding law enforcement for 40 days. He faces grave al…

Geopolitics

Court approves last attempt by 11 jailed opposition figures to clear their name

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Hong Kong court has endorsed a final attempt by 11 jailed opposition politicians and activists to clear their name, following their convictions for conspirac…

Geopolitics

Jewellery shop told to pay customer Rs 35k for failing to turn gold into bangles

Times of India – World · India

A consumer commission ordered Kapoor Jewellers to return 32 grams of gold. The jewellers failed to make new bangles from the gold provided. They also must pa…

Geopolitics

Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.

Geopolitics

Thirty years on, a trial finally opens in Tupac Shakur’s killing

The Hindu – World · India

The proceedings, expected to last a month, will likely not make clear who fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur on the night of September 7, 1996 while he w…

Geopolitics

Legally availabile marijuana in some countries adds to airline woes

Times of India – World · India

- Calculate monthly loan installments for accurate repayment planning. - Estimate SIP returns to assess investment growth over time. - Determine PPF/FD mat…

Geopolitics

19 days in jail, 'stole' police chair & deportation: Japanese student’s B'luru story

Times of India – World · India

A Japanese student recently secured compensation after spending nineteen unjust days in custody. In a bizarre twist, he tried to evade repatriation by pilferin…

Geopolitics

Students at Nalsar oppose CJI as chief guest for convocation

Times of India – World · India

NALSAR students have requested the university reconsider inviting Chief Justice Surya Kant as chief guest. They cited concerns over his reported remarks durin…

Geopolitics

Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat

The Guardian – World · Europe

Small cruise ship rescued skiff in south-east Alaska even though Meta billionaire’s $300m megayacht was closerMark Zuckerberg has faced questions over why a sm…

Geopolitics

Pakistani grooming gang suspect ‘refuses to give date for return to UK’

The Guardian – World · Europe

Rukhsar Ahmed was recently elected an MP in Pakistan while on bail over alleged child rape in 1990s ManchesterA grooming gang suspect released on bail in the U…

Tech & Startups

The Complicated Case of Passing On Your Digital Estate

Wired · Global

There’s no perfect way to transfer possession of your digital assets to your loved ones after you’re gone. But there are things you can do now to make the proc…

Geopolitics

Press access spat adds to fears of circus around Luigi Mangione murder trial

The Guardian – World · Europe

Lawyers for man accused of killing healthcare CEO Brian Thompson raise red flags about limits on reportersWeeks before Luigi Mangione faces a jury over the kil…

Geopolitics

Home Office ‘error’ leaves Italian man’s wife with no right to stay in UK

The Guardian – World · Europe

Man is told he should not have been granted settled status so he can no longer sponsor Brazilian wife to remainA 33-year-old Italian engineer who has been in L…

Geopolitics

Labor open to ‘sensible amendments’ to gambling laws after inquiry hears alcohol and cocaine offered to punters

The Guardian – World · Europe

Sources say Albanese government willing to tighten rules on betting inducements but less likely to budge on TV and online advertisementsFollow our Australia ne…

Geopolitics

UP BJP MLA alleges daughter duped into marriage with conman who ‘married 25 women’

Times of India – World · India

A Uttar Pradesh MLA has filed a complaint alleging his daughter married a conman. The conman, Anuj Trivedi, and his son Prakhar Trivedi were arrested by polic…

Geopolitics

Discipline industry in China charges $4k for 6 mths to ‘fix’ adults in forced detention

Times of India – World · India

- Chinese institutions used military-style discipline and physical punishment. - Public backlash forced their closure. - Practices were widespread across t…

Geopolitics

Raja Raghuvanshi’s brothers booked for serving liquor without licence in Indore

Times of India – World · India

Rau police have booked Raja Raghuvanshi's brothers for allegedly serving liquor without a valid license. The family's dhaba on CAT Road was inspected during a…

Geopolitics

Nicola Sturgeon ‘has not spoken to’ estranged husband, Peter Murrell, since he was jailed

The Guardian – World · Europe

Scotland’s former first minister says she will not visit Murrell in prison, where he is serving five-year sentence for embezzling SNP fundsNicola Surgeon has s…

Geopolitics

US Senate confirms Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as new AG

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Republicans dropped their opposition and confirmed President Donald Trump's former defense lawyer to a Cabinet position. Now, Todd Blanche will act as the nati…

Geopolitics

Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general

BBC News – World · Europe

The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.

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