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Indian-origin Member of Parliament

Indian-origin MP Chandra Arya files nomination for Canadian PM race

Arya, a vocal critic of Khalistan supporters who condemned the defacing of Hindu temples in Canada recently said the country is facing structural challenges and bold political decisions are necessary to secure prosperity for “our children and grandchildren.”

ceasefire

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire amid hopes for lasting calm in Gaza

The deal effective Jan 19 outlines a six-week initial ceasefire with the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, where tens of thousands have been killed, and freeing of hostages by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

French nuclear submarine

French nuclear submarine crews inadvertently expose patrol schedules through fitness app

At the top-secret Ile Longue submarine base in Brest Harbour, France, which houses four nuclear submarines armed with highly destructive missiles, French naval officers unwittingly revealed submarine locations and patrol schedules via the Strava fitness app raising global security concerns.

Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol finally arrested for imposition of martial law

After a failed attempt earlier this month, hundreds of investigators arrived at Yeol’s presidential compound on Jan 15 and waited for hours to apprehend him on charges of insurrection of a brief period of martial law last month.

Bangladesh ex PM Khaleda Zia

Bangladesh SC acquits former prime minister Khaleda Zia in corruption case

Zia was sentenced to five years in prison on February 8, 2018, for embezzling government funds, while her son Tarique and four others received 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Tk 2.1 crore each.

Los Angeles wildfires

US weather dept forecasts ‘explosive fire growth’ amid strong winds and raging wildfires

Firefighters in the Los Angeles area are battling three major wildfires over a week that have claimed at least 24 lives, destroyed more than 12,000 structures, and forced 150,000 people to evacuate.

6.9 magnitude earthquake jolts southwestern Japan triggering tsunami advisories

The quake, centered at a depth of 30 km, shook a wide area in Kyushu, the southwestern main island, Japan's Meteorological Agency said.