[ad_1] American ballerinaKsenia Karelina, who was held in a Russian prison for over a year on treason charges, met President Donald Trump following her return to the United States. Her case drew widespread condemnation from human rights groups and US officials, who labelled the charges “absolutely ludicrous.”Karelina, a 32-year-old dual US-Russian citizen, was arrested in […]
[ad_1] George Santos sentenced to seven-year prison term. Former Republican lawmaker George Santos, 36, who was expelled from the US Congress for using stolen donor cash to bankroll a lavish lifestyle, was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday. Santos had faced at least two years in prison and a maximum of 22 years after […]
[ad_1] DHAKA: A court in Dhaka on Sunday sent to prison 70 lawyers known for their support for the Awami League party to face charges of “assault” and “attempt to murder” of fellow advocates during last year’s mass uprising that toppled then PM Sheikh Hasina’s govt.Court officials said Dhaka’s metropolitan sessions judge Mohammad Zakir Hossain […]
[ad_1] Imran Khan. (File Image: Pic Credit – X) The former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, recognising his contributions to human rights and democratic values.The nomination was announced by members of the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA), an advocacy organisation established in December, who are also affiliated with […]
[ad_1] Representative image (Picture credit: AP) ISTANBUL: The head of Turkey’s main opposition party visited jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on Tuesday after six nights of massive protests calling for his release. Imamoglu, arrested on March 19 on corruption charges, is seen as the main challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan‘s 22-year rule. His arrest […]
