NEW YORK: On Tuesday, former U.S. Congressman Stephen Buyer was sentenced to 22 months in prison for trading on inside information. He was found guilty on four counts of securities fraud at a trial in March related to T-Mobile's $23 billion merger with Sprint. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman in New York sentenced Buyer, a Republican from Indiana, in the U.S. House of Representatives between 1993 and 20

Former US congressman imprisoned for insider trading in T-Mobile, Sprint merger

Former US congressman from Indiana jailed for insider trading

Former US congressman jailed for 22 months in insider trading case

NEW YORK: This week, the Virginia-based Students for Fair Admissions, founded by affirmative action opponent Edward Blum, sued the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, claiming that the academy's affirmative action practices are unconstitutionally discriminating against white applicants. The lawsuit aims to erase an exemption in a June ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that allowed U.S. military academies to cont

US anti-affirmative action group sues West Point for admission policy

Virginia-based student body in US sues West Point for admission policy

West Point sued for admission policy by US anti-affirmative action group

LONDON, U.K.: Jet engine maker CFM International said this week that thousands of engine components may have been sold with forged paperwork by a British distributor AOG Technics. The outcomes of a probe into the falsely certified parts supplied by the London-based firm have reached the UK's High Court. AOG Technics was involved in a "deliberate, dishonest and sophisticated scheme to deceive the market wi

UK firm sold thousands of jet engine parts with forged paperwork

UK distributor forged paperwork, supplied jet engine parts

UK firm sold parts to jet engine maker with forged paperwork

JAKARTA, Indonesia: An Indonesian court sentenced Lina Lutfiawati, also known as Lina Mukherjee, to two years in prison this week for violating the country's blasphemy law. She was sentenced for posting a video in March on social media site TikTok where she recited the Muslim prayer before eating pork, which is considered 'haram,' or not permissible, under Islam. Indonesia is the largest Muslim-majority c

Indonesian woman jailed for reciting Muslim prayer before eating pork

Indonesian court jails woman for saying Muslim prayer, eating pork

Indonesian woman jailed for violating country's blasphemy law

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan's Supreme Court proceedings were broadcast live on state television on Monday, providing an unprecedented glimpse into the inner workings of an institution historically influential in the country's politics. This development coincides with the start of the tenure of the new Chief Justice, Qazi Faez Isa, the highest-ranking judge in Pakistan. Isa, 64, took his oath as chief justice a

Pakistan's Supreme Court proceedings telecast live for first time

Pakistan state TV telecasts Supreme Court proceedings live

Pakistan's Supreme Court proceedings go live on state TV

SEOUL, South Korea: Thousands of South Korean educators and school staff gathered in Seoul over the weekend to demand increased legal protection from bullying by parents, an issue that has been escalating in the country's highly competitive school environment.  The demonstrations come in response to the tragic death of a teacher in July, who was found deceased at her elementary school, reportedly due to emotiona

South Korean teachers rally for stronger laws against bullying parents

South Korean teachers demand stronger laws against bullying by parents

South Korean teachers seek legal defense against abusive parents

New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday asked counsel of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to mention on September 26 his plea seeking to quash the FIR registered against him in the skill development scam case.
As senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for Naidu, tried to mention for urgent hearing the plea, which was not listed in mentioning list, the bench asked him t

SC asks Chandrababu Naidu's lawyer to mention his plea to quash FIR tomorrow

Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau asked Berlin to respect its neighbor's sovereigntyGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz attempted to interfere in the Polish parliamentary election scheduled for next month, Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau has said. The rebuke came after Scholz raised concerns over the cash-for-visas scandal, which has become a major issue of the campaign."The latest statement by Germa

German chancellor meddling in Polish elections Warsaw

Hong Kong, September 25 (ANI): Beijing loves to point fingers. The USA, for instance, is the world's worst hegemonic power, according to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). China may have a point, because Washington DC does like to throw its diplomatic weight around, but Beijing is a close competitor as it seeks to dislodge the pre-eminent USA and establish a newglobal order.
Chairman Xi Jinping recently claimed at the BRI

China pushes its hegemonic proposals on international stage

Patiala (Punjab) [India], September 25 (ANI): Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu on Sunday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab and said that AAP who had come to end mafia in the state and to change the'system' are now the manager-in-chief of the same. On Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit's response to Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's letter regarding the pending Rural Development Fund (RDF), Sidhu said,"The g

"AAP came to end mafia in Punjab, now manager-in-chief": Congress' Navjot Singh Sidhu

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 25 (ANI): Pakistan journalist Imran Riaz Khan was recovered on Monday and reached his home safely, according to District Police Officer Sialkot Hassan Iqbal. Khan was missing for over four months, Geo News reported.
Geo News is a Pakistani news channel.
The journalist was detained two days after the May 9 protests in Pakistan following Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan's arres

Pakistan journalist Imran Riaz Khan reaches home safely

Champhai (Mizoram) [India], September 25 (ANI): Assam Rifles along with the Excise and Narcotics Department arrested four individuals and recovered Heroin worth Rs 4.82 crore from Champhai district in three separate operations, said an official statement on Monday.
"In yet another success in its crusade against smuggling activities, Assam Rifles under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), recovered Heroin (w

Heroin worth Rs 4.82 Cr seized in Mizoram's Champhai, 4 held

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While the Arizona Diamondbacks are attempting to secure their first playoff berth since 2017, the New York Yankees are in unusual territory: playing out the string.

Arizona attempts to inch closer to the postseason on Monday afternoon when it visits the Yankees, who will miss the postseason for the first time since 2016.

The Diamondbacks (82-73) are a half-game ahead of the Ch

Diamondbacks continue postseason hunt against Yankees

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 25 (ANI): A man and his two-year-old daughter were killed in firing at Chamrha Chowrangi near Korangi in Pakistan's Karachi, Pakistan-based ARY News reported.
According to details, police officials said that Tahir along with her two-year-old daughter Anum was going on a motorcycle when they got injured in firing. Later, both father and daughter succumbed to injuries and were pronounced dead

Man and his two-year-old daughter killed in firing in Pakistan's Karachi

Islamabad [Pakistan], September 25 (ANI): The Attock jail authorities have excused producing former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad High Court over the cypher case, Pakistan-based ARY News reported.
According to details, the jail administration said that shifting Imran Khan from jail to court could cause security risks. The Attock Jail officials requested the court to exempt the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (P

Pakistan: Attock jail administration excuses to produce Imran Khan in Islamabad HC over cypher case

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 25 (ANI): In a major achievement for Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government, over 500 foreign buyers registered on the third day of the five-day UP International Trade Show being held at India Expo Center in Greater Noida on Sunday.
The trade show, which aims at showcasing UP's products to the global audience and also attracts investments to Uttar Prade

Over 500 foreign buyers register on third day of UP International Trade Show

Kabul [Afghanistan], September 25 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian called the situation in Afghanistan a"deep-rooted crisis" with "numerous consequences for the region, including the threat of terrorism and the influx of refugees and displaced people," Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported. He made the remarks at a meeting of the Asian Crisis Council meeting. In the Asian Council meeting on the 'E

"Deep-rooted crisis" with "numerous consequences for region": Iran's Foreign Minister on Afghanistan

Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 25 (ANI): Unnao district administration took major action on Sunday to tighten its grip on the land mafia and attached movable and immovable property worth more than one billion rupees of accused Dr Naseem Ahmed.
The action was taken on the orders of the District Magistrate (DM) of Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, and the announcement was made by playing 'dhol' in the presence of Unnao Sadar 

Big blow to land mafia in UP, property worth more than Rs 1 billion confiscated

Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 25 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday inaugurated a number of infrastructural projects at Batadrava Thaan on the occasion of the 575th birth anniversary of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev.
Foundation stones for the projects inaugurated on Sunday which included a Satriya Sora, a conference hall, the Damodar Ata Tourist Guest House and the office complex were laid on 

Himanta inaugurates infrastructural projects at Batadrava Thaan on Sankardev anniversary

Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 25 (ANI): In a joint operation, Kulgam Police along with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have busted two terrorist modules and arrested five hybrid terrorists, associated with outlawed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) along with arms and ammunition, officials said on Sunday.
According to police, Aadil Hussain Wani, Suhail Ahmad Dar, Aitmad Ahmad Laway, Mehraj Ahmad Lone, an

J-K: Security personnel bust terrorist modules in Kulgam; 5 hybrid terrorists of LeT held

CALGARY, Canada: From early 2024, the long-delayed and controversial Canadian government-owned Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion (TMX) is expected to nearly triple the flow of crude oil from Alberta to Canada's Pacific Coast. The pipeline expansion, which costs U$22.81 billion, will divert barrels currently delivered to refiners and exporters in the U.S. Midwest and Gulf Coast, potentially shaking up North A

Oil flow cost to US to rise with completion of Canada's TMX expansion

Canada's TMX expansion could shake up North America's oil supply chain

Canada's TMX expansion may triple oil flow to country's Pacific Coast

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described his visit to the U.S. and Canada this week as "very productive."In his nightly video address on Sunday, Zelenskyy said Ukraine secured defense aid from Washington and Ottawa respectively.He said the U.S. committed a defense package to Ukraine, including "artillery, necessary shells, HIMARS munitions, air defense missiles, additional air defense systems, ta

Zelenskyy Describes Visit to the West as &#039;Very Productive&#039;

Two people were killed, and many were wounded from Russian airstrikes Sunday, in southern Ukraine's Kherson province, the region's governor, Oleksandr Prokudin, reported.Russian forces struck residences in the city of Beryslav, killing a woman and wounding three people, including a police officer, he said.Another airstrike killed a 67-year-old man in the village of Lvove, Prokudin said.Both communi

Deadly Russian Attacks Target Ukraine&#039;s Kherson Region

Porto Novo [Benin], September 24 (ANI): At least 35 people have lost their lives in Benin after a fuel depot explosion resulting in a billow of smoke into the sky, Al Jazeera reported citing the officials and witnesses.
In the town of Seme-Podji, close to the Nigerian border, where vehicles, motorcycles, and tricycle taxis had gathered to stock up on gasoline, a fire broke out on Saturday, according to locals.
"The fire b

At least 35 killed after fuel depot explodes in Benin

WASHINGTON D.C.: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has criticized the air traffic control staffing shortages in New York as "unacceptable" and pledged to address the issue by boosting hiring efforts. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced an extension of cuts to minimum flight requirements at congested airports in the New York City area until October 2024 due to staffing shortage

US says air traffic control staffing in New York 'unacceptable'

New York's ATC staff shortage to be addressed: US Transportation chief

US Transportation Secretary says New York's ATC needs more staff

COLUMBUS, Ohio: This week, Textron Aviation and NetJets signed an agreement allowing the latter to buy up to 1,500 additional Cessna Citation business jets over 15 years. NetJets is a private jet firm owned by Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway. Analysts at Jefferies said that the deal for Cessna Citation business jets, designed, produced, and delivered by Textron, could be valued at some US$30 billion.</

Textron, NetJets sign agreement for 1,500 Cessna Citation aircraft

Netjets to acquire 1,500 Cessna Citation aircraft after Textron deal

Textron, NetJets sign deal to purchase 1,500 Cessna Citation aircraft

BOSTON, Massachusetts: Officials said that a Delta flight from Chicago to Boston that was possibly struck by lightning landed safely at Boston Logan International Airport. In a statement, Delta said that Flight 2346, an Airbus A220 plane with 85 passengers, landed without incident on September 18 evening. "As safety is always Delta's top priority, the aircraft is being taken out of service for evaluation 

Delta flight lands in Boston after possible lightning strike

Possible lightning scare hits Delta flight, lands safely in Boston

Delta flight hit by possible lightning, lands safely in Boston

DUBLIN, IRELAND: Ryanair is reducing its winter flight schedule at Dublin Airport, cutting 17 routes, reducing frequency on others, and moving 19 environmentally friendly aircraft in a dispute with the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) over charges. Ryanair claims the DAA plans to increase passenger charges by 45 percent, along with "continual capital expenditure mismanagement." The airline also stated that the DAA

Ryanair pulls 17 routes from Ireland's Dublin Airport over charges

Ireland's Dublin Airport to see fewer Ryanair flights after fee dispute

Ryanair exits 17 routes from Ireland's Dublin Airport over fee hike

DAYTON, Ohio: Under an agreement announced this week, Joby Aviation will produce state-of-the-art electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the state of Ohio. "When you are talking about air taxis, that is the future. We find this very, very exciting, not only for the direct jobs and indirect jobs it is going to create, but like Intel, it is a signal to people that Ohio is looking to the future. 

eVTOL maker Joby to produce flying taxis in Ohio

Joby Aviation to manufacture flying taxis in Ohio

eVTOL maker Joby chooses Ohio for its flying taxis plant

Trichy (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 24 (ANI): DMK Rajya Sabha member Tiruchi Siva on Sunday said that the Tamil Nadu government is seeking the Central government's support to settle the ongoing Cauvery dispute with Karnataka amicably.
"As per the Supreme Court order and as per the (Cauvery) tribunal award Tamil Nadu government is trying all its efforts through legal process and in all possible manners seeking the suppo

Tamil Nadu govt seeking Centre's support to settle Cauvery dispute: DMK's Tiruchi Siva

This could make it ?difficult? for Kiev to reclaim lost territories, the US outlet suggestsRussia's military has "steadily adapted" to changes on the battlefield in its fight with Ukraine, casting doubt on Kiev's plans to win back areas controlled by Moscow, the Wall Street Journal has reported."The Russian military is showing some capacity to learn from early mistakes," the US outlet sai

Russian military has adapted to battlefield WSJ

This could make it ?difficult? for Kiev to reclaim lost territories, the US outlet suggestsRussia's military has "steadily adapted" to changes on the battlefield in Ukraine, casting doubt on Kiev's plans to win back areas currently controlled by Moscow, the Wall Street Journal has reported."The Russian military is showing some capacity to learn from early mistakes," the US outlet said in 

Russian military adapted to Ukrainian battlefield WSJ

Tezu (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], September 24 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday inaugurated the revamped Tezu airport in Lohit district adding that it is a "historic day" for Arunachal Pradesh.
After inaugurating the revamped Tezu airport, Scindia said, "Today is a historic day for Arunachal Pradesh. An airport with a Rs 170 crore capital investment and a 40,000 square foot area has been

"Today is historic day for Arunachal Pradesh...," Jyotiraditya Scindia after inaugurating revamped Tezu airport

Tezu (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], September 24 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Sunday inaugurated the newly upgraded Tezu airport in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district.
Civil Aviation Minister Scindia said, "Today is a historic day for Arunachal Pradesh. An airport with a Rs 170 crore capital investment and a 40,000 square foot area has been inaugurated." "It happened because of the commitme

Union Minister Scindia inaugurates updgraded Arunachal's Tezu airport

Union Minister Scindia inaguragetes updgraded Arunachal's Tezu airport

The aircraft reportedly were the top issue on the agenda during the meetings between the two countriesThe US and Vietnam are discussing a potential deal to sell American-made F-16 fighter planes to Hanoi, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing two people familiar in the matter.The negotiations, which are still in the "early stages," have reportedly been "a key topic"

Washington negotiating F-16 deal with Vietnam Reuters

Lohit (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], September 24 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia is set to inaugurate the new terminal building of Tezu Airport in Arunachal's Lohit today.
The inauguration session will be attended by Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Chowna Mein, and reportedly Chief Minister Pema Khandu will not attend the event.
The Civil Aviation Minister of the state, Airports Autho

MoCA Scindia to inaugurate new terminal building of Tezu Airport today

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], September 24 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan took a jibe at the Congress's Jan Aakrosh Yatra and said that Congress leaders and workers are venting their anger among themselves.
CM Chouhan made the remark while talking to the reporters in the state capital Bhopal on Saturday.
"Congress is taking out Aakrosh Yatra in response to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Jan 

"Congress leaders, workers venting their anger among themselves": MP CM Chouhan takes jibe at Jan Aakrosh Yatra

Trichy (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 23 (ANI): The customs air intelligence unit at Trichy airport foiled an attempt to smuggle about 348.00 gram of gold in the form of paste concealed in jeans on Saturday.
The gold worth Rs 20,84,868 was seized from one passenger who arrived from Singapore by Air India flight, officials said.
In a separate incident, another passenger was held. Customs officials seized 349.00 gram of go

Two passengers held at Trichy airport with gold paste worth lakhs in separate incidents

&copy; Provided by Xinhua URUMQI, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- The aviation market in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is experiencing significant growth.A total of 42 airlines are currently operating in the region, creating a network of 420 rout

Xinjiang sees booming aviation market

The Taipei government has said air and naval drills from the mainland are ?getting out of hand?Taiwan's defense minister has pointed to a spike in military activity in the airspace and waters around the island, after local officials reported dozens of Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) fighter jet and bomber flights in recent weeks.Speaking to reporters for a Thursday

Taiwan warns about abnormal military activity by Beijing

Taipei [Taiwan], September 23 (ANI): Taiwan's Defence Minister has called China's military movements "abnormal", noting the recent amphibious exercises in addition to drills in China's Fujian Province, reported Taipei Times. Taiwan's National Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said, "Our initial analysis is that they are doing joint drills in September, including land, sea, air and amphibious.""The recent enemy situation is 

Taiwan calls Chinese increased military drills "abnormal"

The Taipei government has said Beijing's air and naval drills are ?getting out of hand?Taiwan's defense minister has pointed to a spike in Chinese military activity in the airspace and waters around the island, after local officials reported dozens of fighter jet and bomber flights in recent weeks.Speaking to reporters for a Thursday news briefing in Taipei, Chiu Kuo-chen

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