Hong Kong: Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday found pro-democracy activist and media tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty of collusion with foreign forces under the China-imposed national security law, a conviction that could result in a life sentence. Delivering the verdict, High Court Judge Esther Toh said the court had “no doubt” that Lai had consistently … Read more
Seoul: South Korean police on Monday carried out raids on multiple offices and properties of the Unification Church in and around Seoul as part of an investigation into alleged illegal payments involving senior politicians and government officials. According to police, searches were conducted at 10 locations linked to the church, including a large palace complex … Read more
Trade, artificial intelligence and the growing influence of the Indian diaspora emerged as central themes during a high-level discussion on the future of India–US relations, held on Sunday in Chicago. The dialogue brought together prominent community leaders, business executives and diplomats to assess the evolving partnership between the world’s two largest democracies. Speaking at the … Read more
Severe cold conditions continue to affect large parts of the country. From North India to eastern and central regions, people are facing biting cold due to an ongoing cold wave. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold wave conditions are likely to persist in many states over the next four days, with minimum temperatures … Read more
