* Ukraine steps up wartime anti-graft push with payouts for whistleblowers Ukraine conducting wartime drive against corruption * Kyiv rewards anti-graft whistleblowers for first time * Authorities hope to foster broader whistleblowing culture By Dan Peleschuk Oct 31 – When he was asked to approach Ukrainian investigators with a $5 million bribe on behalf of…
Oct 31, 2024 02:16 PM IST 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur’s body was found inside an oven by her mother, who had been working alongside her daughter at the Walmart store in Canada’s Halifax. Canada police continue their investigation into the bizarre death of 19-year-old Gursimran Kaur, whose charred remains were found inside an oven at a…
* Dozens of North Kor TJWG report details enforced disappearances of North Koreans * 80% of disappearances occurred inside North Korea, rest in China or Russia * UN estimates up to 200,000 people held in MSS-run gulags By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, – More than 100 North Koreans have gone missing after being caught by secret…
At least 95 people have been killed in possibly the deadliest flooding to hit Spain in its modern history after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia, sweeping away bridges and buildings, local authorities said on Wednesday. People clean their houses affected by floods in Utiel, Spain, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. (AP) Meteorologists said…
By Jack Kim North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile, South Korea says SEOUL -North Korea fired a suspected long-range ballistic missile towards the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said, a day after Seoul reported the North was making preparations to test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile. The launch,…
A royal commentator has criticised Prince Harry’s “nasty threat” to the royal family as the Duke of Sussex’s memoir, Spare, is re-released. The book was released in paperback format earlier this month. Prince Harry criticised over ‘nasty threat’ to royal family as Spare is released again (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)(AP) Royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams…
ATLANTA — Two more people standing trial along with rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty to reduced charges Wednesday after reaching deals with prosecutors. Two more Young Thug co-defendants accept plea deals Pleas from Rodalius Ryan and Marquavius Huey came just a day after another co-defendant, Quamarvious Nichols, took a plea deal. Ryan, 18, pleaded guilty…
Hezbollah’s newly named leader Naim Kassem said in his first public comments aired Wednesday that the militant group will keep fighting in its ongoing war with Israel until it is offered cease-fire terms it deems acceptable. “If the Israelis decide to stop the aggression, we say that we accept, but according to the conditions that…
Oct 30, 2024 11:47 PM IST A royal commentator has dubbed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new move the “oldest trick in the book.” A royal commentator has dubbed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s move to buy a home in Portugal the “oldest trick in the book.” According to Lady Colin Campbell, the Sussexes’ decision…
* Israeli coalition wins reprieve in military draft feud ahead of budget vote Ultra-Orthodox parties drop conscription law demand before budget vote * Budget includes 40 billion shekels in spending cuts and tax increases * Haredi parties secure funding for day care in exchange for budget support By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, – Israel’s government has…
