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Ex-South Korean Minister Jailed 7 Years Over Failed Martial Law Plot
South Korea's judicial system delivered a resounding blow to political impunity on Thursday, as former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min was handed a seven-year prison term by the Seoul Central District...
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Rawalpindi Holds 5439 Undocumented Afghans in Major Sweep
In a bold escalation against illegal immigration, Rawalpindi police have detained 5,439 Afghan nationals lacking proper papers, housing them in detention facilities. This follows the government's...
Kremlin Confirms WhatsApp Ban in Russia to Boost National Max App
In a bold assertion of digital sovereignty, Russia's Kremlin has officially blocked WhatsApp nationwide, urging citizens to switch to the homegrown Max platform. The decision, confirmed by spokesman...
Violence Mars Bangladesh Polls: Female Agents Targeted
In a day that promised democratic renewal but delivered discord, Bangladesh concluded voting for its 13th National Parliament on Thursday. Amid heavy security deployment, 299 seats saw action at over...
Israel's Herzog Laments Security Amid Australia Protests
On the final day of his Australian tour, Israeli President Isaac Herzog appeared visibly troubled. Addressing a gathering of local Jews in Melbourne, he lamented the need for massive security...
Bangladesh Polls: India's Security at Stake as Voting Begins
Elections in Bangladesh unfolded Thursday against a backdrop of allegations of fraud and clashes, drawing intense scrutiny from India. The Election Commission reported 32.88% turnout by noon, based...
MEA Convenes Key Meet on Global Compact for Migration Preparations
In a proactive move towards shaping global migration norms, India's Ministry of External Affairs spearheaded a national consultation on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration...
Deadly Clashes Rock Bangladesh Polls: BNP Leader Dies in Poll Violence
Tensions boiled over in Bangladesh's national elections on Thursday, with deadly violence at several polling booths highlighting the perilous state of democracy. A senior BNP figure lost his life in...
Bangladesh Polls: Jamaat Leader Eyes Govt for 180M Citizens
In a striking assertion amid Bangladesh's fiercely contested elections, Jamaat-e-Islami leader Shafiqur Rahman envisioned a government born from the will of 180 million people. Voting early Thursday...