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Saudi man drives BMW into crowded Christmas market in Germany, killing 2 and injuring over 60

Police have arrested the suspect identified as Taleb A, a doctor by profession, who allegedly drove some 400 meters through the revelling crowd in Magdeburg, leaving behind a bloody carnage.

US

Major H-1B visa reforms set to fill jobs faster in US; Indians likely to benefit most

In recent years, Indians have cornered a lion's share of H-1B visas and, to their added advantage, the new norms, which take effect on Jan 17, will also benefit Indian students on F-1 visas in the US, allowing for easier transition to jobs.

Trump

Donald Trump gives tit-for-tat warning to India for levying high tariff on American goods

“Reciprocal. If they tax us, we tax them the same amount. They tax us. We tax them. And they tax us. Almost in all cases, they're taxing us, and we haven't been taxing them,” President-elect Trump said while noting if India charges a 100% tariff on US goods, the US will do the same in return.

Iran

Massive global outrage forces Iran to hit pause button on contentious ‘hijab and chastity law’

The law, supposed to take effect on Dec 13, proposed stricter penalties for women and girls who failed to fully cover their hair, forearms and lower legs, including fines and longer prison sentences of up to 15 years.

12 Indian nationals found dead at Georgia’s mountain resort

The victims are suspected to have died due to carbon monoxide poisoning as a power generator was placed in a closed indoor area after the power was cut on the night of Dec 13, according to Georgia's Ministry of Internal Affairs.

No immunity for unofficial acts: New York judge rejects Trump's bid to dismiss conviction in 'hush money' case

Earlier this month, Donald Trump had sought dismissal of the case arguing that President Joe Biden used similar reasoning to pardon his son, Hunter Biden

India just ally in 1971 War, nothing more: PM Modi’s post on ‘Vijay Diwas’ draws sharp reactions from Bangladeshi leaders

Bangladesh’s interim head Muhammad Yunus’ law advisor Asif Nazrul, well-known India-critic and coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Hasnat Abdullah and a member of Khaleda Zia's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) were among the leaders who criticized PM Modi’s post.