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‘Rupert Murdoch of Asia’: Who is Jimmy Lai? Former Hong Kong media mogul found guilty in national security trial

[ad_1] Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, was convicted on Monday in a landmark national security trial, a verdict that could see him sentenced to life in prison. The 78-year-old was found guilty of conspiracies to commit sedition and to collude with foreign forces in a case […]

Qatar Ministry of Interior sets vehicle decoration rules for National Day 2025 | World News

[ad_1] The Ministry of Interior banned tinted windows, colour changes, and plate obstruction during National Day/Representative Image As Qatar gears up for its National Day celebrations, the Ministry of Interior has issued clear guidelines for vehicle decorations to ensure safety and compliance. The rules, covering December 14 to 20, 2025, are designed to allow festive […]

Who is Harshkumar Patel? Indian national linked to family’s freezing deaths while smuggling seeks to represent himself in US court

[ad_1] An Indian national convicted of human smuggling last year is asking a US appeals court to allow him to represent himself in a case linked to the deaths of an Indian family who froze to death near the US-Canada border in 2022.Harshkumar Patel is currently in a Pennsylvania prison. He filed a motion this […]

Bahrain announces public holidays for National Day and Accession Day 2025 | World News

[ad_1] Bahrain will observe public holidays on December 16-17, 2025, for National Day and Accession Day/Representative Image The Kingdom of Bahrain is set to pause its usual government operations next week as it prepares to celebrate two of its most significant annual occasions. Citizens and residents will have the opportunity to honor the nation’s progress […]

MDS Students Shine at National Level in SGFI Chess Championship | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Udaipur, December 9 (Udaipur Kiran): Talented students of MDS School delivered an impressive performance at the prestigious SGFI National Chess Championship held in Tripura, bringing pride to their school and the state of Rajasthan. MDS students Vihana Kothari and Lorisha Kothari not only participated in the 69th National SGFI Chess Championship but also drew […]

National park fee: No more free entry on MLK Day, Juneteenth; replaced by Trump’s birthday

[ad_1] The Trump administration has removed Martin Luther King Jr Day and Juneteenth from next year’s list of fee-free entry days at US national parks and added President Donald Trump’s birthday, according to the national park service (NPS). The revised calendar, effective January 1, comes as the administration continues reshaping how US history is reflected […]

Trump’s National Security Strategy 2025 released: India crucial; era of mass migration is over

[ad_1] President Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy 2025, in which he outlined what he wants from the world, has been released. India found four mentions in the 29-page document and one of them was in connection with Trump’s claim that he negotiated peace between India and Pakistan — among other countries. The second mention comes […]

Loss-making PIA on block: Pak moves to sell national carrier; previous bid failed

[ad_1] Pakistan International Airlines Pakistan will hold bidding on December 23 to sell its state-owned carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), state media reported on Wednesday.Also Read: PIA apologises for controversial ad featuring Eiffel Tower after brutal trolling The loss-making airline is being privatised as part of a $7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, which […]

Qatar unveils plans for a spectacular 11 day National Day celebration at Darb Al Saai | World News

[ad_1] Qatar National Day, from 10 to 20 December, features Darb Al Saai heritage camps, exhibits, and parades/Image: QNA Qatar is preparing to celebrate this year’s National Day with a vibrant programme at Darb Al Saai in Umm Salal, where history, culture, and community spirit will come together in one expansive setting. The celebrations aim […]

‘Lacks moral character’:Indian national jailed in US over mediacare fraud; siphoned off $1.17 million

[ad_1] A 35-year-old Indian national has been sentenced to two years in a US federal prison for running a medicare fraud scheme that siphoned off more than $1 million through an Everett-based diagnostic laboratory. Mohammed Asif, owner of American Labworks LLC, was convicted in the US district court in Seattle for conspiracy to commit health […]