Sydney: On December 20, 2024, Sydney police announced that a task force aimed at dismantling organized crime syndicates has arrested 33 individuals and confiscated drugs valued at millions of US dollars. Established in July, Task Force Lupin was created in response to rising tensions among organized crime groups from Asia operating in New South Wales.
Tokyo: Japanese authorities have carried out an inspection of the US Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo due to concerns about potential contamination from Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). This inspection follows a report from the US military two months ago, which indicated that water contaminated with PFAS leaked from the base during a firefighting drill..
Abyei: In a significant outreach effort under the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, The Indian Battalion on Friday executed a transformative agricultural initiative aimed at empowering local communities in Rumajak Village. 71 local residents, 37 women and 34 men, took part in the initiative to enhance their agricultural knowledge and practices. The programme,.
New York: Federal prosecutors have filed murder charges against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing Brian Thompson, the CEO of United HealthCare (UHC). This makes him eligible for the death penalty. Mangione appeared in federal court on Thursday after being extradited from Pennsylvania, where he was arrested. Initial charges against him by local prosecutors.
Los Angeles: On December 19, it was reported that Amazon workers from various U.S. warehouses plan to strike starting Thursday due to unsuccessful labor negotiations with the company. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing 10,000 Amazon employees, announced that the strike was prompted by Amazon’s refusal to recognize their union and negotiate a fair contract..
In a post on X, COGAT highlighted the locations where it monitors humanitarian assistance in Gaza.COGAT called it as "libellous claim" and "egregious lie".
United Nations: On December 20, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Israel to cease its violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. During a press conference, he condemned Israel’s airstrikes in Syria, which target military infrastructure and strategic weapons, as well as the Israeli military’s entry into a demilitarized zone between Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan.
The former Pakistani Prime Minister threatened that if the demands are unmet, the civil disobedience movement, "boycott of remittances", will be launched
Damascus: The Kurdish-led Democratic forces (SDF) on Thursday accused Turkish troops and allied factions of escalating attacks near Syria’s border city of Kobani. The SDF said in a statement that Turkish forces and their “mercenaries” launched a full-scale assault Wednesday on the southern outskirts of Kobani, specifically near the Tishreen Dam area. The group added.
Dubai: The executive Board of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced that the upcoming matches of India and pakistan in upcoming champion trophy. According to the statement issued by the ICC, India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country as part of the ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played.
