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Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan indicted for allegedly helping undocumented immigrant evade ICE agents | World News

[ad_1] File photo: Judge Hannah Dugan (Picture credit: AP) Milwaukee County circuit judgeHannah Dugan has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of obstruction and concealing a person from arrest after allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant avoid capture by immigration agents during a court appearance, according to the department of justice.The indictment, announced […]

‘Caught like dogs’: Putin mocks Ukraine’s army recruitment struggles, says Russians join willingly

[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin Russian President Putin during a meeting on Tuesday, said Ukrainian recruitment officials are catching people “like dogs” to enrol as volunteers in the conflict against Russia.He drew a comparison claiming Russia has been enjoying a steady flow of volunteers.“While the Kiev authorities are engaged in forced mobilisation – people are […]

Beyond Tariff Truce, China Readies for a Rocky Time With U.S.

[ad_1] Even as the United States and China take steps to rein in their trade war, Beijing is preparing for broader rivalry with Washington to continue. For China, that means its search for economic and diplomatic opportunities across Asia is unlikely to soften its tough line on its regional territorial claims and military competition. Both […]

Democrat Appears to Win Omaha Mayor’s Race, Ending Era of Republican Leadership

[ad_1] A Democrat, John Ewing Jr., appeared on track to win Omaha’s mayoral race on Tuesday, unofficial county results showed, a victory that would end a long period of Republican leadership in a politically divided city that has outsize importance in presidential elections. Mr. Ewing, the longtime Douglas County treasurer, was leading Mayor Jean Stothert, […]

Taiwan bolsters air defence preparedness, test fires Land Sword II

[ad_1] TAIPEI: In line with bolstering air defence preparedness, Taiwan conducted the live fire debut of Land Sword II, said the Ministry of National Defence on Tuesday.The details of the Surface-to-Air Missile System were provided in a post on X.As per the MND, Land Sword II possesses the capability of countering varied aerial threats, thereby […]

What is Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s religion? Is she Hindu? | World News

[ad_1] Anita Anand, the Indian-origin Canadian politician appointed as Canada’s new foreign minister, is a practising Hindu. Her religious identity was once again on quiet yet dignified display as she took her oath of office with her hand on the Bhagavad Gita—a tradition she has maintained since her first Cabinet appointment in 2019.Anand’s appointment is […]

US: John Ewing becomes Omaha’s first black mayor

[ad_1] John Ewing gives his victory speech after winning the election for Omaha mayor at the downtown Hilton in Omaha, Nebraska, US (Image: AP) John Ewing made history by becoming the first Black mayor of Omaha, a city in Nebraska State, US, defeating his counterpart, Jean Stothert, the city’s first female mayor, in the recent […]

Indian-origin student Gaurav Jaisingh dies in balcony fall on pre-graduation trip to Bahamas

[ad_1] Indian-origin student Gaurav Jaisingh dies in balcony fall on pre-graduation trip to Bahamas (Picture credit: Instagram/@gaurav_jaisingh) An Indian-origin Massachusetts college student has died after accidentally falling from a balcony during a pre-graduation trip to the Bahamas, just days before he was set to graduate.Gaurav Jaisingh, a senior at Bentley University in Waltham, died on […]

Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan is indicted on accusations she helped a man evade immigration agents

[ad_1] A sign is posted outside of county Judge Hannah Dugan’s courtroom at the Milwaukee County courthouse (Image: AP) A federal grand jury indicted a Wisconsin judge Tuesday on charges she helped a man in the country illegally evade US immigration authorities looking to arrest him as he appeared before her in a local domestic […]

South Korea jails two over courthouse riot linked to ex-president

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI-generated) A South Korean court handed two men jail terms Wednesday for their role in a January riot which saw supporters of impeached ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol attack a court building.Protesters stormed the Seoul Western District Court in January this year after a judge extended the detention of Yoon — South Korea’s […]