Indian Government working to bring back over 5000 citizens trapped in Cambodia

Indian Government working to bring back over 5000 citizens trapped in Cambodia

The Indian government says it is working closely with Cambodian authorities to bring back its citizens who have been lured into the country for employment cyber fraud scmas, future media news, future media namibia, leonard witbeen and are being forced to take part in cyber fraud scams. Officials say over 5000 Indians are currently trapped in Cambodia. Sreoshi Mukherjee reports.

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U.S Authorities to open alternate shipping route in Baltimore

U.S Authorities are planning to open a temporary alternate channel in the US city of Baltimore, to allow some marine traffic to enter the port. Cleanup efforts are underway there after a cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge last week - blocking access to the busy cargo terminal. But the operation is being complicated by fast-moving waters and dangerous conditions underneath the surface. Salvage experts say clearing […]

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U.S and Israel talks over Gaza offensive

The United States and Israel held a virtual meeting to discuss the alternatives to a military invasion of the Gazan city of Rafah. Israeli forces have for weeks been planning to push into the southern tip of the besieged strip, where more than a million displaced Palestinians are gathered. Benji Hyer reports.

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Russia carried out another round of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine’s already-crippled energy grid

Russia carried out another round of missile and drone strikes against Ukraine's already-crippled energy grid, reaching as far as Lviv, far from the frontlines. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv.

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Interpol Chief Warns of Global Scale of Human Trafficking Tied to Cyber Scams in South East Asia

The head of Interpol warns human trafficking linked to cyber scams in Southeast Asia is now a global crisis. Speaking in Singapore, Jurgen Stock said illicit proceeds have expanded to as much as $3 trillion a year. Patrick Fok reports.

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Thailand is moving closer to legalising same-sex marriage

Thailand is moving closer to legalising same-sex marriage, after the lower house passed a bill giving legal recognition to such unions. That takes it one step closer to becoming the only South East Asian country to recognise same-sex unions. Laura Westbrook has more.

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Hunter Biden to challenge tax evasion charges in court

U.S President Joseph Biden's son Hunter will ask a U.S. judge to dismiss the criminal case accusing him of evading more than a million dollars in $1.4 million in taxes. Lawyers for Hunter Biden argue that prosecutors bowed to political pressure from Republican lawmakers investigating his father. Kate Fisher reports from Washington.

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Chinese rail giant pulls out of $600Mn tender after EU probe

Chinese rail giant CRRC has withdrawn its 660 million dollar bid to supply electric trains to Bulgaria after an EU probe. Officials in Brussels were investigating if the company had used state subsidies to artificially lower its tender offer. Ishan Garg has more from Brussels.

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China demands answers from Pakistan about the terror attack on Chinese citizens

China is pressing Pakistan to investigate a terror attack in the nation's northwest that caused the deaths of five Chinese engineers. The US has condemned the bombing and says it stands with Pakistan in what it called "testing times". Hira Mustafa has more.

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