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Bangladesh’s interim government approves law to protect ‘July warriors’ from prosecution

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s interim government of Muhammad Yunus on Thursday approved a draft ordinance to indemnify from prosecution the protesters who led the demonstrations that toppled then prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League regime on August 5, 2024. At a press briefing, Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said “the July revolutionists” were indemnified for the acts they […]

Man who beheaded Indin-origin motel owner in Texas won’t face death penalty; prosecution goes soft on Cuban murderer

The gruesome beheading of Indian-origin Texas motel owner Chandra Nagamallaiah in September which prompted President Donald Trump to vow strong action against the murderer, a 37-year-old Cuban alien, has suddenly gone off the radar as the alien, a history-sheeter, is not being pursued for the death penalty. Yordanis Cobos-Martinez was indicted on a capital murder […]

UAE public prosecution sends 9 members of organised crime gang to court for kidnapping and social-media blackmail | World News

UAE Public Prosecution refers nine-member organised crime gang to court for kidnapping, assault, and social-media blackmail, ensuring justice / Image courtesy of UAE Public Prosecution (@UAE_PP). The UAE Public Prosecution has referred nine Arab nationals to court after uncovering an organised criminal gang involved in kidnapping, indecent assault, and blackmail, as reported by the Emirates […]

James Comey trial: Ex-FBI director pleads not guilty in court; calls it ‘vindictive, selective prosecution’

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday during his federal court arraignment on charges brought following a public campaign by US President Donald Trump to prosecute him.Comey, who was indicted last month by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia, faces two charges: making false statements and obstruction of […]

‘It’s frustrating’: Kamala Harris slams prosecution of James Comey; cites Donald Trump’s ‘unrelenting’ drive to punish critics

Kamala Harris slams prosecution of James Comey (Picture credit: AP) Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has sharply criticised the federal indictment of former FBI director James Comey, warning that it reflects President Donald Trump’s drive to punish his political enemies.Speaking exclusively to CNN during a stop on her book tour in Washington, Harris said […]

US warns migrant sponsors: ‘Take responsibility or face fines, lawsuits, prosecution’

USCIS issued a warning to migrant sponsors reminding them that they stand to be prosecuted if they don’t take the financial responsibility of the migrants they sponsor to come to the US. In the latest order to crack down on migrants, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has now issued a warning to migrant sponsors […]

Another blow for Brazil! US slaps 50% tariff to safeguard American interests; cites Bolsonaro’s prosecution as economic emergency

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order enforcing his earlier threat to impose 50% tariffs on Brazil, citing the need to safeguard US interests. The order invokes a 1977 law, arguing that Brazil’s policies and the criminal prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro amount to an economic emergency.The tariffs come on top […]

‘Totally illegal’: Trump accuses Democrats of fraud for paying millions for celebrity endorsements; demands prosecution against Kamala Harris

US President Donald Trump has accused the Democratic Party of illegally paying celebrities millions of dollars for political endorsements during the 2024 presidential election campaigning.In a fiery post on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed the Democrats owe a “large amount of money” and funneled over $11 million to Beyoncé- who he alleged did not […]

‘Painful, disgusting’: Balochistan CM on viral video of honour killing; vows prosecution of 14 arrested

Balochistan ‘honour killing’ Balochistan chief minister Sarfraz Bugti has confirmed the arrest of a tribal chief who allegedly ordered the so-called honour killing of a couple accused of having an affair. Condemning the incident, Bugti on Monday said, “No one has a right, no matter what, to kill someone in such a painful and disgusting […]

Justice Department says it may drop criminal prosecution of Boeing over Max crashes

Kelly Ortberg President and CEO of Boeing speaks next to President Donald Trump during a business roundtable in Doha, Qatar (Image: AP) The Justice Department may drop its criminal prosecution of Boeing for allegedly misleading US regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people, according to a […]