US Backs Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland at UN, Rejects Claims of Double Standards United Nations: The United States has defended Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland as an independent state, pushing back against accusations of double standards during a heated debate at the United Nations Security Council on Monday. Speaking at an emergency session, US Deputy Ambassador to the UN Tammy Bruce said Israel has the same right as any sovereign nation to establish diplomatic relations. She drew a comparison between Israel’s move and the recognition of a Palestinian state by several countries earlier this year. Bruce argued that despite multiple…
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Chinese Airline to Launch Daily Flights to Lahore China Southern Airlines is set to enhance air connectivity between China and Pakistan by increasing the number of flights on its Guangzhou–Lahore route. Starting January 1, the airline will operate daily flights between Guangzhou and Lahore, deploying an Airbus A330 aircraft. Currently, the route is served five times a week using a Boeing 787. The shift to daily operations is expected to significantly boost passenger capacity and offer greater convenience to travelers. The expanded schedule is anticipated to benefit business professionals, students, and tourists, while also strengthening trade ties and people-to-people exchanges…
Rahul Gandhi Calls Dehradun Killing of Tripura Student a ‘Horrific Hate Crime’, Targets BJP New Delhi: Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Monday strongly condemned the killing of Tripura student Anjel Chakma in Dehradun, describing the incident as a “horrific hate crime” and accusing the BJP of fostering an environment where such violence is becoming normalised. In a post shared on social media platform X, Gandhi alleged that the fatal attack was the outcome of years of “toxic content and irresponsible narratives” that have been allowed to spread unchecked. He claimed that hatred…
Three Arrests Made as Facial Recognition Vans Deployed in Oxford Thames Valley Police (TVP) have made three arrests following the introduction of live facial recognition (LFR) vans in Oxford. The force deployed two LFR vehicles on Cornmarket Street on Monday, monitoring over 34,600 faces between 11:20 and 14:50 GMT, according to figures published on TVP’s website. The technology works by comparing digital images of human faces against a database of individuals of interest, enabling officers to quickly locate suspects or missing persons. While praised by police as an additional tool to safeguard the public, it has drawn criticism from some…
Huddersfield Muslim Youth Provide Free Taxi Service for Elderly on Christmas Day A group of young volunteers from the Ahmadi Muslim Youth Association in Huddersfield offered a heartwarming gesture this Christmas, providing a free taxi service for elderly residents in the town. The initiative enabled older community members to travel safely to a local village hall for festive activities, helping them stay connected rather than spending the day alone at home. Volunteers assisted passengers in and out of vehicles, ensuring everyone arrived comfortably and safely, and emphasized that the service was delivered with “care, respect, and a strong sense of…
Disgraced West Yorkshire Police Officers Dismissed, Barred or Jailed in 2025 Several officers serving with West Yorkshire Police saw their careers end in disgrace this year after facing criminal charges or being found guilty of serious misconduct. The force has stressed that transparency and accountability are vital to maintaining public trust, and that the overwhelming majority of its officers uphold the high standards expected of them. Below is a summary of the most notable cases of misconduct and criminal offending involving West Yorkshire Police personnel during 2025. PC Ben Bottomley – Jailed for Rape PC Ben Bottomley, a 23‑year‑old officer…
Thousands of children were harmed before justice was served – now these offenders are behind bars, but many will be released at some point under law. Child sexual abuse remains one of the most heinous crimes in society. In 2025 alone, courts across Yorkshire and the wider UK sentenced dozens of individuals for offences including rape, grooming, sextortion, possession of indecent images of children, and online sexual communication. Many of these offenders abused positions of trust, manipulated vulnerable children online, or used threats and coercion to exploit their victims. Below are verified cases and summaries of offenders who were recently…
British Grandfather’s Ordeal in Dubai Jail: Forced to Drink From Toilet and Subjected to Brutal Abuse LONDON / DUBAI — A British man has spoken out about a harrowing four‑year ordeal in a high‑security Dubai prison, where he says he was beaten, tortured and forced to drink water from a filthy toilet after being wrongly detained over business debts that were not his. Albert Douglas, 63, arrived back in the UK on December 19, 2025, after the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention found his imprisonment in the United Arab Emirates had “no legal basis” and called for his…
Horrific Murder in Hyderabad: Husband Sets Wife Ablaze in Front of Children Hyderabad, Telangana – In a shocking case of domestic violence, a 26‑year‑old woman was burned alive by her husband inside their rented home in Tilak Nagar, Nallakunta, in the early hours of December 23, 2025. The brutal attack was witnessed by the couple’s two young children. The victim, Chityala Triveni, worked as a hotel and housekeeping staffer. She was rushed to Gandhi Hospital with severe burns covering about 95% of her body, but succumbed to her injuries around 4 am despite intensive treatment. According to police, the accused, K…
Teenagers Jailed for Brutal Stabbing of 15-Year-Old Boy in Birmingham Park Birmingham: Three teenagers have been sentenced for a violent attack in which a 15-year-old boy was stabbed eight times in Morris Park, Alum Rock. The attack, captured on CCTV, left the victim with severe injuries requiring life-saving surgery and long-term physical and psychological effects. The incident occurred on March 7, 2025, at around 8:39 p.m., when the boy was approached in the park and questioned about his local area. He was targeted by the attackers simply for being in what they considered “rival territory.” CCTV footage from a nearby…