How scammers duped India job seekers with a fake bank
A few weeks ago, police in India discovered that scammers had set up a fake bank branch - complete with a logo, office furniture and even some employees - in a village in Chhattisgarh…
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1 arrested following ‘unauthorized’ pro-Palestine demonstration at UCLA
One person was arrested after UCLA campus police ordered those attending an “unauthorized demonstration” to disperse Monday evening. The pro-Palestine demonstration featured about 40…
Two plead guilty to murder of former Air India suspect Ripudaman Singh Mali
NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia (AP) — Two men accused of killing of former Air India bombing suspect Ripudaman Singh Malik have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in a Canadian…
Hezbollah hiding more than $500M in gold, cash under hospital in Lebanon, IDF says
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed terror proxy, is hiding $500 million in gold and cash in a secret bunker formerly run by the group's deceased leader under a hospital in Beruit, Israeli military…
Hezbollah's future in focus amid missile barrage and Israeli apology
The future of militia group Hezbollah was put under the microscope on Monday as Lebanon's prime minister said he had not heard from them in weeks and the head of the Arab League remarked…
Peru Sentences Ex-Leader Toledo to Prison Over $35 Million Bribe
(Bloomberg) -- A Peruvian judge has sentenced former President Alejandro Toledo to 20 1/2 years in prison for having received an eight-figure bribe tied to the construction of a highway…
Quarter of English Town Halls Likely to Need Bailout, Poll Finds
(Bloomberg) -- A quarter of town halls in England are likely to need emergency bailouts from the UK’s central government to avoid bankruptcy in the coming years, according to a survey of…
Hundreds mourn Catholic priest and Indigenous peace activist killed in southern Mexico
SAN ANDRES LARRAINZAR, Mexico (AP) — Hundreds gathered Monday to mourn Catholic priest Marcelo Pérez, an activist for Indigenous peoples and farm laborers who was killed in the southern…
Toxicology tests show Liam Payne had 'multiple' drugs in system: reports
Pop star Liam Payne had multiple drugs including crack cocaine and methamphetamine in his system when he fell to his death from a hotel balcony in Argentina, according to initial…
UN Palestinian agency accuses Israel of stopping aid deliveries
The head of the UN agency giving aid to Palestinians, Philippe Lazzarini, has accused Israel of stopping humanitarian assistance from reaching the north of the war-torn Gaza Strip. "The…
Navalny's widow seeks presidency in a Russia after Putin
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny, said on Monday she will seek the Russian presidency should Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin no longer be in power. In…
Cameroon's president finally seen in public
Cameroon’s 91-year-old President Paul Biya has been seen in public for the first time in six weeks amid speculation about his ailing health. His absence from the public eye led to…
Four Turkish refugees sent back home, says Kenya
Four Turkish refugees have been repatriated from Kenya at the request of the Turkish government, Kenya's foreign ministry says. The statement comes after reports of multiple people being…
European Commission president congratulates Moldova on pro-EU vote
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has congratulated Moldova and Moldovan President Maia Sandu on the vote in favour of joining the European Union despite accusations of…
Colombia Hikes Tariffs on Cheap Steel Imports From China
(Bloomberg) -- Colombia became the latest Latin American country to raise tariffs on Chinese steel, as producers complain of the threat to local jobs from cheap imports. Most Read from…
Police in Mozambique fire tear gas at opposition politician as post-election tensions soar
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — Police in Mozambique fired tear gas at the country's leading opposition politician and supporters as he spoke with reporters Monday, forcing them to run for cover…
Why 2024 vintage could be final straw for wine growers in France
France’s wine producers will not look back with any affection on the 2024 vintage. It has hit growers across the country with a bewildering array of problems – ‘frost, coulure, hail,…
Brazil environmental disaster victims take case against mining giant BHP to UK court
LONDON (AP) — Victims of Brazil’s worst environmental disaster were taking their case for compensation to a UK court on Monday, almost nine years after tons of toxic mining waste poured…
Zambian president sacks top judges who ruled in favour of his rival
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has now sacked three top judges he previously suspended over alleged judicial misconduct, drawing further accusations of political interference in the…
A million people hit by flooding in South Sudan
Over a million people in South Sudan have been affected by floods across much of the country, the UN’s humanitarian organisation, Ocha, has said. More than a quarter of those – many in the…
Israeli foreign minister says 'Beirut in flames' after latest attacks
Israeli attacks have left "Beirut in flames," the country's foreign minister said on Monday morning, after a major offensive targeting Hezbollah's financial assets. Foreign Minister Israel…
Moldova Leader Set for First-Round Win, EU Vote Risks Rebuff
(Bloomberg) -- Moldovan President Maia Sandu was on track to win the first round of Sunday’s elections, but a key referendum on joining the European Union remained too close to call in a…
Bad Polls for Japan’s Ruling Coalition May Cloud BOJ Rate Path
(Bloomberg) -- Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition is continuing to soften in the runup to this coming weekend’s election, two polls showed, indicating…
Vietnam Premier Sees 2025 Economic Growth at 6.5% to 7%
(Bloomberg) -- Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh projects the nation’s economy will grow 6.5% to 7% in 2025 and says the government will push for expansion of 7%-7.5%, according to a…