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Charges dropped, but US scholar still held in Thailand
American academic stuck in Thailand for insulting royal, family says

BANGKOK, Thailand: An American political science teacher, Paul Chambers, is still stuck in Thailand, even though the government dropped...

Judge strips NYC of control over Rikers jail, cites rising violence
US judge takes control of New York's troubled Rikers Island jail

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A federal judge has decided to take control of New York's Rikers Island jail away from city officials due...

Two climbers, from India and Philippines die on Everest
Two mountaineers die on Everest as 2025 climbing season begins

KATHMANDU, Nepal: An Indian climber and a Filipino climber were the first to die on Mount Everest during the current climbing season...

Russia imprisons Australian for 13 years over fighting for Ukraine
Russia jails Australian man for 13 years as he fought on Ukraine side

MOSCOW, Russia: Russia has sentenced a 33-year-old Australian man to 13 years in a high-security prison for fighting with Ukrainian...

Tajikistan decriminalizes ‘likes’ on extremist social media posts
Tajikistan decriminalizes 'liking' social media posts deemed extremist

ALMATY, Tajikistan: Tajikistan has officially removed criminal liability for liking social media posts that the government deems extremist,...

Newsom plans cuts to migrant healthcare amid $16 billion revenue hit
California Governor seeks to scale back free healthcare for migrants

SACRAMENTO, California: California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed cutting back a free healthcare program for low-income undocumented...

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Nissan may shut plants in Japan, Mexico amid cost-cutting drive
Nissan considering plant closures in Japan, overseas, sources say

TOKYO, Japan: Nissan is reportedly considering shutting down two car assembly plants in Japan and several overseas factories, including...

Two climbers, from India and Philippines die on Everest
Two mountaineers die on Everest as 2025 climbing season begins

KATHMANDU, Nepal: An Indian climber and a Filipino climber were the first to die on Mount Everest during the current climbing season...

Tariff threat pushed US smartphone shipments up by 30% in March
US smartphone shipments rose 30% in March due to tariff concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Smartphone shipments to the United States jumped 30 percent in March as manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, and...

"Delegation's job is to reveal Pakistan's reality to entire world": JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha
"Delegation's job is to reveal Pakistan's reality to entire world": JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha

New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, who is leading a delegation of parliamentarians on India's Operation Sindoor...

Manipur Governor inaugurates 5th Shirui Lily Festival, calls for peace and growth in eco-tourism
Manipur Governor inaugurates 5th Shirui Lily Festival, calls for peace and growth in eco-tourism

Manipur [India], May 21 (ANI): Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla inaugurated the 5th edition of the Shirui Lily Festival 2025 at Shirui...

Rupee to consolidate between Rs 84.63-85.74/USD due to moderation of global uncertainty, border dispute: UBI
Rupee to consolidate between Rs 84.63-85.74/USD due to moderation of global uncertainty, border dispute: UBI

New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): As the global uncertainties show signs of moderation and geopolitical tensions along India's borders...