In a dramatic turn of events, Julian Assange, the embattled founder of WikiLeaks, is poised to be released after agreeing to a plea deal with U.S. authorities. Assange, 52, will plead guilty to conspiring to obtain and disclose classified U.S. national defense documents. This agreement, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern Mariana …
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New Delhi has initiated contact with the family of Nikhil Gupta, the Indian man facing charges in the United States over an alleged conspiracy to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Gupta, recently extradited from Prague to face trial in Manhattan, pleaded not guilty to charges of murder-for-hire. The Indian Foreign Ministry responded to a …
India Engages with Family of Accused in Alleged Sikh Murder Plot in US Read More »
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed the constitutionality of a federal law prohibiting individuals under domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms. The 8-1 ruling reversed a lower court’s verdict that had deemed the 1994 statute a violation of the Second Amendment’s right to bear arms, marking a pivotal victory for President …
Supreme Court Upholds Gun Ban for Domestic Violence Offenders Read More »
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona on February 28, 2022, attendees could be seen visiting the stand of the Russian antivirus giant, Kaspersky Lab. The event, striving to regain its full scale after two years of pandemic disruptions, found itself navigating a new challenge. Following Russia’s invasion of …
U.S. Blocks Kaspersky Anti-Virus Amid Rising Tensions Read More »
In the heart of Mecca, as Ramadan’s sacred nights embrace the Grand Mosque, a new wave of devotion stirs. April 20, 2023, saw a sea of Muslims performing Umrah, captured in a poignant moment by the Saudi Press Agency. In a recent move, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced the resumption of Umrah …
Saudi Hajj Ministry Resumes Umrah Visas Post-Hajj Read More »
In a significant development, Delhi Chief Minister and prominent opposition figure, Arvind Kejriwal, has been granted bail by a city court in connection with a high-profile graft case. This comes in the wake of national elections where opposition parties, including Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), outperformed expectations. Arrested in March by India’s financial-crime fighting agency, …
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Secures Bail in Corruption Case Read More »
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has initiated a significant step towards streamlining the issuance of fatwas in the UAE by forming the UAE Council for Fatwa through two federal decrees. This newly established body, chaired by Abdullah bin Bayyah with the rank of Minister, is set to centralize and harmonize fatwa-related …
UAE Establishes Unified Fatwa Council Under Presidential Decree Read More »
The UAE Attorney-General, Chancellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, made a significant diplomatic visit to St. Petersburg, Russia, to participate in the BRICS Summit 2024. This summit served as a vital platform for Al Shamsi to engage in bilateral meetings with several top legal officials from BRICS and allied nations. In a series of strategic …
UAE Attorney-General Strengthens Ties with BRICS Counterparts at Summit Read More »
In a landmark decision, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has struck down a proposed Gender Equality Bill, asserting that it would challenge traditional values deeply rooted in the island nation’s Buddhist majority culture. The three-judge panel, led by presiding judge P. Padman Surasena, emphasized that the legislation aimed at combating sexism and violence could pave the …
Court Blocks Sri Lankan Gender Equality Legislation, Citing Cultural Concerns Read More »
Madrid, June 17, 2024 – Luis Rubiales, the former head of the Spanish Football Federation, is set to stand trial from February 3-19, 2025. This follows a court ruling on Monday, highlighting allegations surrounding his controversial kiss on the lips of Women’s World Cup champion Jenni Hermoso. Rubiales, who recently returned to Spain from the …
Former Spanish Football Chief Luis Rubiales Faces Trial in February 2025 Read More »
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