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Focus on ‘development roadmap’ as Mizoram signs agreement with ‘only remaining underground group’

The Home Department Secretary said that an arms surrender ceremony for 43 cadres of the organisation would be held on April 30, and that a “peace camp” would be set up for them near Mauchar, a village near Aizawl district.

Sharjah launches digital platform for rental disputes with virtual hearings and enforceable rulings

Sharjah: His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, on Wednesday inaugurated a digital rental disputes platform that enables virtual hearings, enforceable judgments and secure digital archiving of rulings.The platform is designed to transform how rental cases are handled by shifting from traditional procedures to a fully digital system, enhancing efficiency, accessibility and transparency across the judicial process. G...

Small boat migrant broke into London's Israeli embassy to 'carry out knife terror attack' after his asylum claim was rejected, court hears

Small boat migrant broke into London's Israeli embassy to 'carry out knife terror attack' after his asylum claim was rejected, court hearsBy REBECCA CAMBER, CRIME AND SECURITY EDITOR Published: 17:51, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 17:51, 15 April 2026 e-mail

Stolen IDs sold for ‘Happy Meal’ prices fuel billions in US benefit fraud

Buying a stolen identity can cost less than a fast-food meal, enabling criminals to use AI and internet tutorials to file fraudulent benefit claims from anywhere in the world, a former inspector general warned Congress on Wednesday.Lawmakers are already ramping up scrutiny of fraud in major federal aid programs — including unemployment, Medicaid and food assistance — as criminals leverage AI, stolen identities and online tools to exploit systems and drain billions in taxpayer dollars.Federal wat...

Russian deputy PM Overchuk arrives in Azerbaijan on working visit

The Russian official will participate in the events of the 24th meeting of the intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Azerbaijan, which will be held on April 16

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DOJ prosecutors turned away after unannounced visit to Fed construction site: sources

Prosecutors visit Federal Reserve construction site: sources

London Tube and bus strikes to spark four days of travel chaos next week as two major lines to shut

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Campus harassment fears alarm Senate panel

The Senate Functional Committee on Devolution expressed serious concern over the rise in sexual harassment cases in the country's higher educational institutions. In its meeting on Wednesday, some committee members referred to the case of Fahmida Laghari, a medical student who allegedly took her own life after being repeatedly harassed by a teacher and called for effective measures to stop such incidents. The committee chairman, Senator Zamir Hussain Ghumro, noted that Fahmida Laghari, a s...

Fears grow that UK families could be impacted by summer holiday cancellations

Fears grow that UK families could be impacted by summer holiday cancellationsThe risk of flight cancellations on some routes is looming because of the ongoing Strait of Hormuz blockade which has led to soaring jet fuel pricesCommentsNewsGraham Hiscott Business and Consumer Editor17:30, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesTravellers risk being left high and dry if airlines begin cancelling flights due to Iran war(Image: Getty)UK airlines could soon start cancelling flights because of potential jet fuel short...

Maniac who stabbed boy outside Walmart was previously freed after attacking dad, church rampage: report

A Nebraska woman who was fatally shot by police earlier this week after stabbing a 3-year-old boy with a knife was previously arrested after she allegedly attacked her father with a knife and broke into a nearby Catholic church in a rampage.Officers were called to a Walmart regarding reports of a woman armed with a "kitchen knife" with a young child just after 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, according to the Omaha Police Department. Deputies found 31-year-old Noemi Guzman in the store’s parki...

'Reel देखती थी इसलिए जिंदा हूं', मथुरा नाव हादसे में बची महिला का दावा

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دو تیراندازی در دو مدرسه در دو روز؛ دانش‌آموزی در ترکیه ۹ نفر را کشت

یک دانش‌آموز ۱۴ ساله چهارشنبه ۲۶ فروردین در یک مدرسه راهنمایی در جنوب‌شرق ترکیه دست‌کم ۹ نفر از جمله هشت همکلاسی خود را به ضرب گلوله کشت و ۱۳ نفر دیگر را زخمی کرد. این دومین تیراندازی در مدارس ترکیه طی دو روز است.

Indian national booked for assault on flight

An Indian national was charged with the alleged sexual assault of a woman on a Perth-bound flight, Australian media reported on Wednesday. The 52-year-old man, according to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Western Australia Police, committed "non-consensual sexual acts" on a woman seated next to him on the flight on Monday, which was headed from Singapore to Perth, News.com.au reported. According to the Australian Federal Police, the woman was moved to another seat after s...

DHS employee fatally stabbed while walking her dog as suspect’s ‘random crime spree’ left trail of destruction, police say

NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsDHS employee fatally stabbed while walking her dog as suspect’s ‘random crime spree’ left trail of destruction, police sayInvestigators used a network of license plate readers to trace the suspect’s rented Volkswagen Jetta through several jurisdictionsJasmine Fernández in Miami Wednesday 15 April 2026 17:15 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Boo...

Man arrested climbing into Israeli embassy had arrived on small boat twice, court hears

Man arrested climbing into Israeli embassy had arrived on small boat twice, court hears14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDaniel SandfordUK correspondentJulia QuenzlerA man arrested as he climbed a fence to get into the Israeli embassy in London carrying two knives had twice arrived on a small boat from France, a jury has heard.Abdullah Albadri is on trial at the Old Bailey, charged with preparing terrorist acts and possession of two knives.The 34-year-old, who denies the charges,...

New law planned after heartbreaking disappearance of British toddler

EXCLUSIVE: New law planned after heartbreaking disappearance of British toddlerNew legislation - called "Cheryl's Law" - has been proposed in Australia in the wake of anger over the disappearance of British toddler Cheryl Grimmer back in 1970NewsAndy Lines17:08, 15 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesCheryl Grimmer disappeared in 1970(Image: PA)Politicians in Australia are proposing a brand new “Cheryl’s Law” after outrage following the disappearance of a British toddler.‌A 17-year-old boy alleg...

Excise policy case: Kejriwal cites judge’s family ties to Centre, ‘rushed’ hearing to seek Justice Sharma’s recusal from hearing CBI plea

Citing data procured under the Right to Information Act, the affidavit noted a “substantial allocation of Central Government’s legal work” to Justice Sharma’s son, amounting to over 5,500 cases between 2023 and 2025.

Man extradited from Nigeria over 2018 London murder

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Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in a month, family says

Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in a month, family says8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleYolande KnellMiddle East correspondentAFPPolls indicate Marwan Barghouti is the most popular Palestinian leader despite his imprisonmentThe family of the most prominent Palestinian prisoner, Marwan Barghouti, says that he has again been subjected to physical violence behind bars in Israel.Arab Barghouti told the BBC he was "shocked and appalled" t...