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

[ad_1] 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 […]

Attack motivated by Pakistani background: Afghan national assaults neighbour in New York in alleged hate crime

[ad_1] An Afghan national has been arrested and charged after Watervliet (County in New York) police said he attacked his neighbour as a hate crime because of the victim’s Pakistani background.Police identified the suspect as 18-year-old Hossein G. Haidar and said the incident began with an argument between the two men over political and military […]

Meet Kristine McDivitt Tompkins: The former CEO who helped create one of the world’s largest national parks | World News

[ad_1] Kristine McDivitt Tompkins (Image source: Wikipedia) Kristine McDivitt Tompkins is an American environmentalist and the former CEO of Patagonia, one of the most important outdoor clothing brands in the world. After working in business for many years, she quit her job as a business leader to focus on protecting the environment on a large […]

No balloons allowed: Kuwait issues strict guidelines for National Day 2026 celebrations | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait Municipality banned balloons and warned against littering ahead of February 25 National Day celebrations/Representative Image As Kuwait prepares to mark its national celebrations on 25 February, authorities have issued a clear message: celebrate with pride, but do so responsibly. Kuwait Municipality has urged residents to ensure that public festivities reflect civic awareness, respect […]

New Cheetah Cubs Born in Kuno National Park, Indias Cheetah Population Reaches 38 | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] New Delhi, February 18: A female cheetah named Gamini has given birth to three cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, increasing the total number of cheetahs in India to 38. This announcement was made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday. Expressing his delight on social media platform X, Minister Yadav […]

Kuwait extends two-day public holiday for 65th National Day, Liberation Day celebrations | World News

[ad_1] Kuwait announces extended public holiday for National & Liberation Day Kuwait is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of its heritage and freedom. During its weekly meeting held on Tuesday, February 10, the Kuwait Cabinet officially declared Wednesday, February 25, and Thursday, February 26, 2026, as public holidays for all state ministries, government agencies, […]

Hong Kong to sentence media mogul Jimmy Lai in national security trial

[ad_1] Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai (AP Photo) HONG KONG: Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai will be sentenced on Monday over national security crimes that could see him jailed for life, with some rights groups and Western nations still demanding his release.The 78-year-old founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper was found […]

Indian national convicted in US for sexual assault during flight

[ad_1] A federal jury in the United States has convicted Varun Arora, an Indian national living in the country without authorization, for sexually assaulting a fellow traveler onboard a domestic flight from Rhode Island to Washington D.C. in August 2024. The case highlighted the distressing nature of the assault, wherein Arora ignored the victim’s pleas […]

Canadian national Ramanan Pathmanathan pleads guilty to sexually exploiting over 100 children via social media in US, faces life sentence

[ad_1] A 40-year-old Canadian national has admitted to a years-long campaign of sexual exploitation targeting over 100 children through social media. Ramanan Pathmanathan of Toronto pleaded guilty on Friday in a US federal court to charges of producing child pornography and the coercion and enticement of a minor.Pathmanathan engaged in a calculated scheme that spanned […]

National Assembly polls: Nepali Congress leads with 9-seat win in Upper House elections

[ad_1] The Nepali Congress emerged as the largest party in Sunday’s National Assembly elections, winning nine seats. It was followed by the CPN-UML with eight seats, while the Lokatantrik Samajwadi Party secured one seat.The polls were held for vacant positions in Nepal’s Upper House after the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML reached a pre-poll understanding […]