Sean Combs case: Judge rejects Diddy’s bid to overturn felony prostitution conviction; could face 11+ years in prison

[ad_1] A US judge on Tuesday rejected a bid by Sean “Diddy” Combs to overturn his criminal conviction on felony prostitution-related charges, after prosecutors said the hip-hop mogul should spend more than 11 years in prison. US district judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan found “overwhelming evidence of Combs’ guilt” related to his treatment of two […]

US govt heads for first shutdown in 7 years: Why stakes are higher this time – 10 FAQs answered

[ad_1] A bitter standoff in Washington over health care and spending has pushed the United States to the brink of its first government shutdown in seven years. Unless lawmakers strike a deal before midnight, large parts of the federal government will be forced to suspend operations, with hundreds of thousands of workers either furloughed or […]

No more rent hikes: Saudi Arabia freezes rent in Riyadh for 5 years; Key rules explained | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia enforces five-year rent freeze in Riyadh to stabilize prices and protect tenant rights/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has introduced comprehensive rental market regulations in Riyadh aimed at stabilizing soaring rent prices and ensuring fairness between landlords and tenants. Following directives from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the new rules include a five-year freeze […]

Goody bag of unnecessary pills: Indian-origin Dr Neil K Anand, who treated 9/11 patients, sentenced to 14 years in prison

[ad_1] Dr Neil K Anand has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for medical fraud after years-long trial that he earlier called David vs Goliath legal battle with the US government. Indian-origin doctor Neil K Anand who was convicted for US health care fraud earlier this year has been sentenced to 14 years in […]

‘Digging myself out of a hole’: Barack Obama admits White House years strained marriage with Michelle; acknowledges ‘challenges’

[ad_1] Former US President Barack Obama acknowledged that he has been digging himself “out of a hole” in his relationship with Michelle Obama, admitting that the demands of his time in the White House had taken a toll on their marriage. Speaking at London’s O2 Arena on Wednesday during his European tour, Obama reflected on […]

‘Until it stopped breathing’: Pennsylvania woman charged after remains of 4 infants found; reportedly killed them over 6 years

[ad_1] A woman in western Pennsylvania has been charged with criminal homicide, involuntary manslaughter, and multiple counts of abuse of a corpse after the remains of her four infants were discovered in a home from which she was evicted last month.Authorities said the decomposed remains were found in a closet by her landlord, leading to […]

Indian national jailed in Singapore: 46-year-old convicted of assaulting woman; gets 4 years, 6 cane strokes

[ad_1] (AI generated image for representation) An Indian national and Singapore permanent resident was sentenced on Monday to four years in jail and six strokes of the cane for molesting a woman in a nursing room at a shopping mall.46-year-old Ankit Sharma was convicted of aggravated outrage of modesty after he dragged a 31-year-old technology […]

New York, New York: 24 years after 9/11, former al-Qaeda chief Ahmad al-Sharaa to address UNGA as Syrian president | World News

[ad_1] Syrian President Ahmad Hussein al-Sharaa, also known by his former nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani, arrived in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, marking the first visit of a Syrian president to the gathering in nearly six decades. Ahmad Hussein al-Sharaa, also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad […]

UN’s top official in Syria is stepping down after 7 years of conflict and tumult | World News

[ad_1] UN’s top official in Syria is stepping down after 7 years of conflict and tumult The official who steered the UN’s diplomacy in Syria for nearly seven turbulent years announced Thursday that he is resigning. Geir Pedersen, who has held diplomatic posts for decades for the world body and his native Norway, told the […]

UAE: Etihad Airways to resume direct flights to Damascus after 14 years, starting June 2026 | World News

[ad_1] Etihad Airways will operate four weekly Airbus A320 flights between Abu Dhabi and Damascus starting June 2026/Image: Etihad Airways Etihad Airways will resume direct services to Damascus, Syria, starting June 12, 2026. With four weekly flights operated by Airbus A320 aircraft, the move marks a significant milestone in reconnecting the UAE and Syria after […]