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Iswaran gets 12 months’ jail for accepting gifts, obstructing justice

The judge noted that Iswaran’s culpability cannot be considered low given his standing as a minister.

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Man kills 3, wounds 15 in Shanghai supermarket stabbing

Eighteen wounded people were taken to hospital for treatment, where three died.

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Hezbollah's Hassan Nasrallah's body recovered after Beirut IAF strike

Nasrallah’s death was announced by the terror organisation on Saturday afternoon.

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Israel says it has killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah

“Hassan Nasrallah is dead,” Israeli army spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani said via social media platform X.

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Former Singapore transport minister pleads guilty to amended charges

The prosecution proceeded with four charges against him

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Dissanayake takes oath of office, promising to "rewrite history" 

The once-fringe leader, whose party won less than four percent of the vote in parliamentary elections four years ago, saw a surge in support.

1y

Tight race in Sri Lanka two years after its president fled

The results will show whether Sri Lankans approve of Wickremesinghe’s leadership over the country’s fragile recovery.

2y

Thai PM removed from office in shock court ruling

Bangkok bench rules Srettha breached ethics.

2y

Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as its new leader

Militant group’s Gaza chief takes over from assassinated predecessor Ismail Haniyeh.

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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina flees country, protesters storm her residence

Army chief says interim govt to be formed.

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Israeli airstrike in Gaza kills 2 Al Jazeera journalists

News agency says this shows ‘urgent need for immediate legal action against the occupation forces’.

2y

Hamas says leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran

Islamist faction mourns death of its political bureau head.

2y

Biden drops out of presidential race

He has endorsed Vice-President Kamala Harris to succeed him as the Democratic candidate.