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Tahawwur Rana

Extradite 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana to India, US govt urges its Supreme Court

Rana, currently lodged in a jail in Los Angeles, faces charges for his role in the Mumbai attacks and is known to be associated with Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley, one of the main conspirators of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

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.

Bangladesh’s interim govt head announces general election will be held in late 2025 or early 2026

Muhammad Yunus, who took charge of politically unstable Bangladesh after Sheikh Hasina's ouster, has announced that elections will be held following key reforms like updating the voter list.

South Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached Over Martial Law

The National Assembly passed the motion 204-85 and Yoon’s presidential powers and duties were subsequently suspended leading Prime Minister Han Duck-soo — the country’s No. 2 official — to take over presidential powers much to the excitement of citizens who celeberated by dancing near the parliament building.