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‘Ketamine Queen’ Jasveen Sangha Sentenced to 15 Years in Matthew Perry Drug Case

Los Angeles: A U.S. federal court has handed a 15-year prison sentence to Jasveen Sangha, a drug supplier accused of playing a key role in the death of Friends star Matthew Perry in 2023. The sentencing was delivered by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett, who emphasized the seriousness of Sangha’s involvement in an illegal ketamine distribution…

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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal Holds Talks with Kuwaiti Counterpart After Regional Ceasefire

New Delhi, April 9 2026: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday held discussions with his Kuwaiti counterpart following the recent ceasefire declaration in the region, aiming to reinforce economic ties and ensure stability in bilateral trade. The interaction comes at a crucial time when geopolitical developments in West Asia have raised concerns over…

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Iran Questions US Talks as Ceasefire Strains Deepen Amid Ongoing Israel Strikes

Fresh tensions have emerged in the fragile truce involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, with Tehran signalling reluctance to engage in further talks, accusing Washington of failing to honour key conditions. Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said negotiations with the United States appear unjustified under current circumstances, alleging that several agreed terms had…

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Hawaii Braces for Fresh Flood Risk as Powerful Kona Storm Brings Heavy Rain

Just weeks after experiencing its most severe flooding in two decades, Hawaii is once again facing a dangerous weather threat as a strong Kona storm sweeps across the islands, bringing intense rainfall and raising fears of widespread flooding. Meteorological agencies have issued a flood watch covering the entire state through Friday, cautioning that prolonged downpours…

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Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire, Raising Questions Over U.S. Influence in West Asia

A dramatic shift unfolded in West Asia as Donald Trump declared a temporary ceasefire with Iran, stepping back from weeks of rising tensions that had brought the region to the brink of wider conflict. The announcement came on the 40th day of hostilities, marking a stark contrast to Washington’s earlier aggressive posture. In early March,…

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US and Iran Agree to Temporary Ceasefire, Set Stage for Critical Peace Talks

News Repor –  In a dramatic late development, the United States and Iran have agreed to a temporary two-week ceasefire after weeks of escalating tensions that had raised fears of a wider regional war. The agreement was finalized just hours before U.S. President Donald Trump’s stated deadline, marking a significant pause in hostilities that had…

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Greece Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 15 Starting 2027

In a major digital policy move, Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced that Greece will restrict access to social media platforms for children below the age of 15 beginning January 1, 2027. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the psychological impact of excessive screen exposure on young users. The government highlighted issues such as anxiety, disrupted…

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Oil Prices Crash 14 Percent as Global Stocks Rally After US Iran Ceasefire

New York, April 8: Global oil prices witnessed a sharp decline while stock markets surged after the United States and Iran agreed to a temporary ceasefire that includes reopening of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. Crude oil prices dropped dramatically by around 14 percent, falling below the 100 dollar per barrel mark, marking one…

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Iran Supreme National Security Council Declares Historic Victory as Two Week Talks with United States Agreed

Tehran, April 8: Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Wednesday claimed a major strategic success and confirmed its agreement to hold two week talks with the United States to work out ceasefire terms. The council described the development as a historic moment, stating that its approach had pushed Washington to step back from immediate military…

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Activist Raises Concerns Over Human Rights Situation in Balochistan at UNHRC

Geneva, April 7, 2026: A leading human rights activist brought attention to the deteriorating situation in Balochistan during a session at the United Nations Human Rights Council, urging the international community to take note of ongoing concerns in the region. Addressing the forum, the activist highlighted alleged cases of enforced disappearances, restrictions on freedom of…

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