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30 Nov 2024
ParisPutin's secret 3rd daughter in Paris, working as DJ: Report
Elizaveta Krivonogikh, the alleged secret daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin, is said to be living in Paris under a pseudonym and working as a DJ.
30 Nov 2024
BangladeshBangladesh accuses India of 'double standards' regarding threatment of minorities
Bangladesh has accused India of "double standards" in its treatment of minority communities.
30 Nov 2024
ChinaChinese man scams 300 hotels with 'dead cockroaches, used condoms'
A 21-year-old man from China, whose surname is Jiang, has been arrested for cheating over 300 hotels with fake hygiene complaints.
30 Nov 2024
GeorgiaGeorgia rocked by fierce protests after government suspends EU talks
Mass protests have erupted in Georgia after the government decided to suspend its bid to join the European Union (EU) until 2028.
30 Nov 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuBiden seen picking up anti-Israel book during Black Friday shopping
Outgoing United States President Joe Biden was seen carrying a book described as anti-Israel during his Black Friday shopping spree in Massachusetts.
30 Nov 2024
Bangladesh3 Hindu temples vandalized in Bangladesh's Chattogram
Three Hindu temples in Chattogram, Bangladesh, were vandalized on Friday.
29 Nov 2024
EuropeUK secret service uncovers 'staggeringly reckless' Russian sabotage in Europe
Britain's Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) head Richard Moore has revealed that British security services have discovered a "staggeringly reckless campaign" of Russian sabotage in Europe.
29 Nov 2024
BangladeshBangladesh freezes bank accounts of 17 ISKCON-linked individuals
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has frozen the bank accounts of 17 people linked to the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) for 30 days.
29 Nov 2024
SeoulSouth Korea: Subway conductor's toilet break delays over 120 trains
A subway conductor's desperate need for a toilet break led to massive delays on Seoul's Line 2 in South Korea.
29 Nov 2024
BelgiumUK to vote on assisted dying—What's it? Why's it contentious?
The United Kingdom's Members of Parliament are expected to debate and vote on a potentially transformative bill that could legalize assisted dying in the country.
29 Nov 2024
ChinaEurope's most powerful warship approaches Indo-Pacific amid China's maritime expansion
A French carrier strike group, headed by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, has set sail for the Indo-Pacific region.
29 Nov 2024
Bangladesh'Not distanced from backing Chinmoy...': ISKCON on Hindu monk's arrest
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has clarified its stance on the recent arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh.
29 Nov 2024
CanadaSpain introduces paid climate leave following deadly floods
In the wake of the devastating floods on October 29 that killed at least 224 people, Spain's government has announced a "paid climate leave" policy.
29 Nov 2024
PentagonVideo: Eerie lights over Capitol Hill cause UFO panic
An unusual sighting of four bright lights hovering above the Statue of Freedom on the Capitol dome has sparked a flurry of speculation about possible extraterrestrial activity.
29 Nov 2024
Donald Trump'Not safe...': Putin expresses concern over US President-elect Trump's safety
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed concerns over the safety of United States President-elect Donald Trump, after several assassination attempts.
29 Nov 2024
Angela Merkel'Forgive me...': Putin denies intentionally scaring Angela Merkel with dog
Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for a 2007 incident involving his dog.
29 Nov 2024
CanadaIndian consulate officials in Canada under surveillance: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has disclosed that Indian consular officials in Canada are being placed under audio and video surveillance, with their private communications also being intercepted.
28 Nov 2024
FranceIsrael strikes Hezbollah facility in Lebanon a day after ceasefire
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it opened fire on suspects moving toward southern Lebanon on Thursday, accusing Hezbollah of violating a newly established ceasefire agreement.
28 Nov 2024
AustraliaAustralia passes world's 1st social media ban for under 16s
In a landmark move, Australia has passed a law that prohibits children under 16 from using social media platforms.
28 Nov 2024
Bangladesh'Stand against such terror': Sheikh Hasina slams Hindu monk's arrest
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has slammed the arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, demanding his immediate release.
28 Nov 2024
Canada'Punjabi-speaking' international student arrested in Canada for multiple sexual assaults
A 22-year-old international student has been arrested by the Peel Regional Police in connection with a series of violent sexual assaults in Brampton, Ontario, Global News reported.
28 Nov 2024
BBCLate billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed may have raped 111 women: Police
The Metropolitan Police in London has said that Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, may have sexually abused over 111 women over a span of nearly four decades, with the youngest alleged victim being merely 13 years old.
28 Nov 2024
GenevaIran may end nuclear weapons ban if sanctions reimposed: Minister
Iran's Foreign Minister—Seyed Abbas Araghchi—has warned that the country could reconsider its ban on possessing nuclear weapons if Western nations go ahead with reimposing United Nations sanctions.
28 Nov 2024
BangladeshBangladesh High Court refuses to ban ISKCON's activities
The Bangladesh High Court has dismissed a plea seeking a suo motu order to ban the activities of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
28 Nov 2024
IslamabadPTI protests aftermath: Pakistan to bar Afghanis from entering Islamabad
Pakistan's interior ministry has announced that Afghan refugees will not be allowed to stay in Islamabad without official permission from December 1.
28 Nov 2024
FranceHezbollah claims victory after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, vows to keep fighting
The Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has claimed victory over Israel after a ceasefire deal ended over 14 months of conflict.
27 Nov 2024
BeijingHow world's longest remote surgery was performed
In a first, a French doctor based in China has performed the world's longest remote surgery on a patient in Morocco.
27 Nov 2024
BangladeshAfter Hindu priest's arrest, will Bangladesh now ban ISKCON?
A petition has been filed in the Bangladesh High Court to ban the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).
27 Nov 2024
DallasParis airport shuts runways to search for missing dog
Paris's Charles-de-Gaulle Airport, one of Europe's busiest aviation hubs, temporarily closed two runways on Tuesday to aid the search for a missing dog.
27 Nov 2024
CanadaBlack Friday 2024: What is it, when is it
Black Friday 2024 will fall on November 29, unofficially kicking off the holiday shopping season.
27 Nov 2024
Aung San Suu KyiICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar's military leader
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor is seeking an arrest warrant for Myanmar's military leader Min Aung Hlaing over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the crackdown on the Rohingya minority.
27 Nov 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIndia welcomes Israel, Lebanon's ceasefire agreement
India has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the United States.
27 Nov 2024
EgyptHamas ready for Gaza ceasefire agreement, 'serious' prisoners exchange deal
Hamas has said that it is ready for a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip.
27 Nov 2024
BangladeshISKCON a 'fundamentalist organization': Bangladesh government tells court
The Bangladesh government termed the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Iskcon) a "religious fundamentalist organization" in court and reportedly said that a ban on it was underway.
27 Nov 2024
ItalyWhy son of Malaysia's third-richest man has renounced $5bn fortune
Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, the only male heir of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, has opted for a life of monasticism instead of inheriting a fortune of over $5 billion.
27 Nov 2024
SeoulSeoul experiences heaviest November snowfall in over 100 years
Seoul, South Korea's capital, has recorded its heaviest November snowfall since 1907 when records began.
27 Nov 2024
Joe Biden'Send clear message...': US lawmakers urge Biden to pardon Assange
Two United States congressmen, James McGovern (Democrat-Massachusetts) and Thomas Massie (Republican-Kentucky), have urged President Joe Biden to pardon WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
27 Nov 2024
ChinaWhy US universities want foreign students to return before January
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January, United States universities have sent out emails to international students and staff, advising them to return to campus before that.
27 Nov 2024
Guinness World RecordsWorld's oldest man, John Tinniswood, dies at 112 in England
John Tinniswood, the world's oldest man according to Guinness World Records, died at 112 on Monday.
27 Nov 2024
BangladeshWho is Chinmoy Krishna Das, ISKCON priest arrested in Bangladesh
Violent protests have erupted across Bangladesh after the arrest of a prominent Hindu leader, Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari.
