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Prominent Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal sent to jail for two weeks

A Delhi Court has sent prominent Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal to jail till April 15. Mr Kejriwal, the head of Delhi government, was arrested ten days ago by India's financial crimes agency on charges of money laundering in a liquor policy case. Kejriwal's party has called his arrest a political conspiracy ahead of upcoming national elections. Priyata Brajabasi has more.

2 April, 2024

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Fasting is a key part of Ramadan, but for many Muslims, climate change is making food scarce all year

By Nasya Bahfen, La Trobe University Every Ramadan, volunteers at Westall Mosque and OneSpace in Melbourne hold free weekly iftars (communal dinners to break the fast in Ramadan). This year, volunteers say numbers are up. To cut down on the resulting landfill, attendees are asked to bring their own reusable food containers and water bottles. In dedicated bins, bottles and cans are collected and recycled under the […]

2 April, 2024

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Malta Urges the ICC to Hurry Up Its War Crimes Probes in Palestine

Ambassador Vanessa Frazier of Malta detailed to the press her country’s plans presiding over the Security Council in April 2024. Frazier is one of five women envoys in the Council, and she successfully led a resolution calling for a pause in fighting in Gaza in November by focusing on the plight of children. “Children are affected more in Gaza, and as women, it affects us too,” she said in […]

2 April, 2024

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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.

2 April, 2024

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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 […]

2 April, 2024

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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.

2 April, 2024

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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.

2 April, 2024

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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.

28 March, 2024

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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.

28 March, 2024