A court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, UK Labour Party MP Tulip Siddiq, to two years, over corruption linked to a land acquisition scheme. The convictions were handed down in absentia, as Hasina has lived in exile in India following a political

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Australian authorities have charged four men in Sydney following an investigation into an alleged international satanic child sex abuse material ring, marking a significant law enforcement action against online child exploitation networks. The New South Wales (NSW) Police Force confirmed the arrests on Monday, after executing six search warrants at multiple Sydney addresses as part

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Chinese authorities have arrested activists and issued stern warnings against “anti-China and pro-chaos elements” following Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, highlighting the tightening control Beijing exercises over the semi-autonomous territory. The crackdown has drawn criticism from activists, rights groups, and international observers who warn of shrinking freedoms in Hong Kong. The fire, which broke

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The Indian government has issued a directive requiring all smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a state-owned cybersecurity application, Sanchar Saathi, on new mobile devices, marking a major push to enhance digital security across the country. This move aims to curb rising online scams, fraudulent activities, and the misuse of stolen mobile phones. The directive, announced on

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Zelenskyy Meets Macron to Bolster Support for Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris on December 1, 2025, as part of a diplomatic push to strengthen support for Kyiv. The two leaders discussed conditions for a “fair and lasting peace” amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war,

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US-UK Pharmaceutical Deal Introduces Zero Tariffs The United States and the United Kingdom have finalized a landmark trade deal eliminating tariffs on pharmaceuticals and medical products. The agreement is tied to a historic increase in UK medicine spending, marking the first substantial rise in over 20 years. Under the deal, the National Health Service (NHS)

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Trump Calls for “Strong and True” Dialogue Between Israel and Syria US President Donald Trump has urged Israel to engage in “strong and true” dialogue with Syria, emphasizing the importance of avoiding actions that could interfere with Syria’s development into a stable and prosperous nation. The statement, posted on Truth Social on Monday, December 1,

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Whistleblower Alleges Cover-Up of UK Special Forces War Crimes Senior leaders of the United Kingdom’s special forces allegedly covered up potential war crimes in Afghanistan, according to testimony from a former high-ranking officer before a public inquiry. The whistleblower, identified only as N1466 to protect his identity, claimed that two former directors of the UK

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Jamaica Receives $6.7 Billion for Post-Hurricane Recovery Jamaica has successfully secured up to $6.7 billion from international agencies to support reconstruction and recovery over the next three years following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in October 2025. Melissa, one of the strongest storms to ever strike the Caribbean, unleashed catastrophic flooding, landslides, and wind

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Trump Holds National Security Talks on Venezuela US President Donald Trump convened a high-level national security meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, to discuss “next steps” regarding Venezuela. Reports indicate that senior officials present included Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio,

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