Hamas has announced that 33 Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip have been killed, with some others still missing, due to Israeli military operations.
Canberra: Australian authorities have raised alarms over a significant rise in cases of forced labour and exploitation within the country. On Monday, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) reported that incidents of forced labour and exploitation have surged by 140% over the past six years, according to Xinhua news agency. This data was released in conjunction.
New York: President-elect Donald Trump has mocked President Joe Biden over his recent decision to pardon his son Hunter, questioning whether this pardon extends to those of his supporters who are serving prison sentences for their involvement in the January 6 riots. In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the pardon as a “miscarriage.
Islamabad: The political committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has released a statement following an important meeting, demanding full access to party founder Imran Khan due to serious concerns regarding his health and safety, according to media reports. The committee expressed that Imran Khan’s well-being is a significant issue, especially with increasing public worry. They called.
Seoul: According to a survey conducted by the Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF), over 80% of South Korean firms believe that Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency would negatively impact the national economy. The survey, which included 239 companies with at least 30 employees, revealed that 82% of respondents cited concerns over Trump’s protectionist policies,.
Bangladesh: The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council has voiced alarm and concern regarding a “false and harassing case” filed against 70 minority lawyers and two journalists in Chittagong. The case, lodged at the Kotwali police station on November 30, accuses them of involvement in crude bomb explosions and vehicle vandalism. In a statement issued.
Kathmandu: Voting began on Sunday morning across Nepal for the by-election of 41 local representatives in all seven provinces. The Election Commission is conducting these by-polls to fill positions left vacant due to deaths or resignations of local officials. Spokesperson Nita Pokharel Aryal confirmed to Xinhua news agency that voting has proceeded smoothly at all.
Seoul: Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has departed from Pyongyang after a two-day visit, during which he held discussions with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as reported by North Korean state media on Sunday. Belousov and his accompanying defense ministry delegation left on Saturday via Pyongyang Sunan International Airport after visiting historical sites in the.
Israel: Israel has lifted gathering restrictions in most northern regions following a ceasefire with Hezbollah, as announced by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). This decision came after a situational assessment by IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi and Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz. Previously, limits on gatherings varied based on proximity to the Lebanese border,.
Washington: Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel, an Indian-American official at the Pentagon, is set to become the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) under President-elect Donald Trump. A staunch Trump supporter, Patel has been a vocal advocate for dismantling what he terms the “deep state” within the U.S. government. Born in 1980 in Queens, New York,.
Sydney: A 31-year-old man is set to appear in court on Sunday after being charged with the alleged murders of two individuals in western Sydney, as reported by police. The man was arrested at his residence in Canley Heights around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday. The incident came to police attention at approximately 9:40 a.m. on.
