Who is Zobaidul Amin? Bangladeshi national arrested in US over global child exploitation charges; could face life in prison

A Bangladeshi man accused of running a large online child exploitation operation is set to appear in a US court after being transferred from Malaysia to Alaska, where federal prosecutors say he targeted hundreds of minors around the world.28-year-old Zobaidul Amin was brought to Alaska on Wednesday and is scheduled to make his first appearance […]

‘We heard from them but…’: Family of British couple jailed in Iran on charges of espionage says they are extremely worried

Family members of the British couple, 53-year-old Lindsay and Craig Foreman who were arrested and jailed in 2025 while they were traveling through Iran on charges of espionage, said they were extremely worried after the US and Israel attacked the country. The British couple were on their motorcycle trip around the world when they were […]

Dubai Public Parking Charges: Dubai parking fees may rise in 2026 as RTA reviews tariff hike | World News

RTA considers tariff hike as Dubai parking fees face 2026 increase / Image: file Dubai motorists could soon face higher public parking charges after Parkin, the emirate’s largest paid parking operator, formally requested a revision of its tariff structure. The proposal has been submitted to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and will require further […]

Freed of murder charges after 43 years, why is Indian-origin Subramanyam Vedam still not free in US?

An Indian-origin man who spent 43 years in prison before his murder conviction was overturned, only to be taken straight into federal immigration custody, was denied bail as he fights deportation. After finally being released from state prison, Vedam was immediately taken into federal immigration custody and now faces deportation to India while appealing a […]

Indian-origin man jailed in US over false Walmart kidnapping charges files lawsuit: ‘Biggest headache of my life’

A Georgia man who spent more than six weeks in jail after being accused of trying to kidnap a toddler at a Walmart has filed a federal lawsuit claiming wrongful prosecution and civil rights violations.57-year-old Mahendra Patel of Acworth, Georgia, was arrested in March 2025 after a shopper told police he tried to abduct her […]

‘Baffled and confused’: US woman faces charges for rescuing abandoned dog from freezing snowstorm

An American woman is facing legal trouble after rescuing a dog abandoned during a recent snowstorm. Dason Garner, a veterinary technician and groomer, took in a labradoodle she saw being dumped on a porch through a Ring doorbell video, but deputies say she did not follow proper procedures.Garner was charged with keeping a stray animal, […]

Two Indian-origin men arrested in US on money laundering charges; victims of scam ordered to pay in gold bars, cryptocurrency

Two Indian-origin men have been arrested in the United States on federal money laundering charges following an investigation into a large scam operation that targeted victims across several states, authorities said.Tejas Patel and Navya Bhatt are facing three counts of money laundering each, according to the Cleveland1. This comes after federal agents uncovered their alleged […]

Texas puts a hex on H-1B visas after fraud charges

TOI correspondant from Washington: Two years after he led a second trade mission to India seeking closer energy and tech ties, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has dropped a hammer on H-1B visas. Responding to growing MAGA sentiment against all immigration amid allegations of visa fraud, Abbott on Tuesday ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B […]

Don Lemon to face charges any moment for role in covering protest that stormed Minnesota church

Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for civil rights, announced Monday that journalist Don Lemon may face charges any moment afte he joined a group of anti-ICE agitators who stormed a church in St Paul during a service. The pastor of the church was blamed for his alleged ICE link and Don Lemon was present, […]

D4vd expected to face murder charges in 14-year-old Celeste Rivas’ death case; her mutilated body was found in singer’s car

Singer D4vd is expected to face murder charges in the mysterious death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas who was missing for a year before remains of her body were found in the singer’s discarded car. Celeste and D4vd were apparently in a relationship and the investigation into the case now points all possibilities towards 20-year-old D4vd. […]