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Donald Trump nominates Indian-American Harmeet Dhillon for top civil rights post

“Harmeet is a respected member of the Sikh religious community. In her new role Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, she will be a tireless defender of our constitutional rights, and will enforce our civil rights and election laws FAIRLY and FIRMLY,” Trump said about Chandigarh-born Dhillon, who moved to the US along with her parents, when she was a child.

US President-elect Trump plans to end birthright citizenship, pledges action on illegal immigration

Ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad finds refuge in Russia after rebels seize power

20-year-old Indian student shot dead in Canada, 2nd such incident in a week

Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad flees country as rebels takes control of Damascus, PM confirms his location unknown

The Islamist rebel alliance Hayat Tahrir al-Sham said its forces were moving into Damascus after which they announced an "end of the era of tyranny."

Bangladesh not to route internet to India’s northeastern states: Report

Country’s Telecommunication Regulatory Commission recently recalled a proposal that was floated last year to enable faster internet connectivity to seven northeastern states stating it would “weaken” its potential to become a regional internet hub, according to a report.

South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol survives 1st impeachment bid by 5 votes

The impeachment motion introduced by opposition parties who control 192 seats in the National Assembly failed after only three members of the Yoon's governing party participated in the vote, ensuring the motion's failure.

Syria in turmoil: India issues urgent travel warning as rebels proceed towards Damascus

The Ministry of External Affairs urged Indians in Syria to maintain contact with the embassy, recommended that those who can should leave, and advised others to limit their movements for safety.

US urges Bangladesh to ensure all detained Hindu monks get legal help

Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel urged Bangladesh to provide appropriate legal assistance to all detained Hindu monks after the bail hearing of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was postponed by a month as he didn't have a lawyer.

JeM chief Masood Azhar declares renewed war on India after 20 years of silence

"India, your death is coming," declared Jaish-e-Mohammed chief in his first public statement in 20 years. Azhar, implicated in various terror incidents including the 2001 Indian Parliament attack and the 2019 Pulwama attack, urged his men to prepare for a prolonged fight against India and Israel.