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Chinese Secret Police Station in NYC Exposed, Citizen Pleads Guilty

An American citizen, Chen Jinping, has pleaded guilty to charges of operating a secret police station on behalf of the Chinese government in Manhattan’s Chinatown, prosecutors announced. The station, established in early 2022, was reportedly part of China’s Ministry of Public Security’s (MPS) efforts to monitor Chinese nationals abroad, according to the BBC. The secret […]

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Source: News Channel 9
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Bill to Ban First Cousin Marriages to Be Introduced in UK Parliament

A new bill proposing a ban on marriages between first cousins is set to be introduced in the UK Parliament today. If passed, this legislation would make unions between close relatives, including maternal or paternal cousins and uncle-aunt relationships, illegal in the country. Currently, the Marriage Act of 1949 prohibits marriages between immediate family members […]

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Source: Aletihad Newspaper
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PM Shehbaz Orders Swift Action Against Islamabad Rioters to Protect Stability

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered decisive action against individuals involved in recent riots in Islamabad, emphasizing the need to safeguard the country’s economic stability. The announcement came during a high-level security meeting attended by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, and other senior officials. “We will not allow anyone to create chaos […]

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Source: Geo.tv
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Non-Bailable Arrest Warrant Issued for Rana Sanaullah in 2020 Case

A judicial magistrate in Gujranwala issued a non-bailable arrest warrant on Tuesday for Rana Sanaullah, Adviser to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Political Affairs. The warrant pertains to a case registered in 2020, accusing Sanaullah of allegedly attempting to run over police personnel and removing a container during a political rally. Judicial Magistrate Sidrah Gill […]

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Source: The Australian
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South Korean President Withdraws Martial Law Within Hours Amid Public, Political Backlash

In an unprecedented turn of events, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol announced and then rescinded martial law within six hours following intense opposition from lawmakers and public protests. This marks the shortest martial law in the country’s modern history. In a special address at 4:30 am local time, President Yoon stated, “We will accept […]

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Source: BBC/Daily Ausaf
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US Lawmakers Demand Imran Khan’s Release and End to Protest Crackdown

US lawmakers, former officials, and Amnesty International have called for the immediate release of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and an end to the reported use of excessive force against protesters. Richard Grenell, former Director of National Intelligence under the Trump administration, took to Twitter, demanding, “Release Imran Khan,” alongside a Bloomberg report on […]

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Source: The Japan Times
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US Charges Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani in $265 Million Bribery Case

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, face serious allegations in the United States over a $265 million bribery scheme to secure lucrative solar energy contracts in India. US prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for both, accusing them of conspiring to pay bribes to Indian officials to develop the country’s largest solar power […]

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Source: BBC
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India’s Strict New Penalties for Spitting in Food Spark Controversy

Two states in India, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh, led by the ruling BJP, have introduced strict penalties for tampering with food by spitting or adding harmful substances. Uttarakhand proposes fines of up to 100,000 rupees (around $1,190), while Uttar Pradesh plans punishments that could reach up to 10 years in prison. The policies were introduced […]

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Source: The Truth International
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Ex-CJP Qazi Faez Isa Becomes First Pakistani Bencher at UK’s Middle Temple

Former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa, has made history as the first Pakistani to be elected as a bencher at the prestigious Middle Temple in the United Kingdom. Isa, who retired on October 25, will be honored in a special ceremony at the historic legal institution where he once studied law. Isa received […]

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Source: Amnesty International
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Pakistan Ranked Third-Worst in Law and Order by Global Report

According to the 2024 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, Pakistan is ranked third-worst among 142 nations in law and order. This annual report measures eight key factors, including government accountability, corruption, security, civil rights, and justice systems. In this year’s index, Pakistan ranks 140th for order and security, evaluated by crime control, […]

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