Kuwaiti authorities dismantled an organized online gambling network, seizing over KD 153,000 laundered through medical clinics and commercial companies. The syndicate disguised illegal proceeds as legitimate revenue before transferring funds abroad. Seven suspects were arrested and referred to prosecution, with investigations ongoing.
A series of earthquakes, including a 5.2 magnitude tremor, have struck Afghanistan’s Hindukush region, causing widespread devastation. The quakes have resulted in over 2,200 fatalities and 3,000 injuries, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation worsened by recent flash floods. International aid is being mobilized, with the WFP dispatching emergency supplies and India airlifting relief materials…
Two individuals were fatally shot in separate incidents during Durga Puja celebrations in Gaya. Deepak Kumar was killed over a property dispute, with the accused surrendering, while 19-year-old Rohit Kumar was gunned down at a pandal following a petty dispute. Both murders involved open firing in public.
A new WalletHub study, highlighted by Newsweek, ranks the top 10 hardest-working states in America for 2025. North Dakota leads with near-total employment and long workweeks, followed by Alaska, South Dakota, Texas, and Hawaii. Virginia, New Hampshire, Wyoming, Maryland, and Nebraska complete the list, each reflecting a distinctive yet unyielding culture of productivity and perseverance.
At the Eastern Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin explored Gen Z slang while promoting regional development and Asia-Pacific cooperation. He visited the National Centre “Russia” and learned youth lingo translations. Beyond this lighthearted moment, Putin emphasized infrastructure projects and deeper energy cooperation, linking the Far East’s growth to Russia’s pivot toward Asia.
Elon Musk has congratulated Google CEO Sundar Pichai and DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis on the launch of Gemini 3. Musk’s praise came with a competitive edge, hinting at xAI’s upcoming Grok 4.20. Gemini 3 is Google’s most advanced AI model, claiming top benchmark rankings. Grok 4.1 had briefly held the top spot before Gemini 3’s release….
Tamil actress Lakshmi Menon is embroiled in controversy following accusations of involvement in a Kochi kidnapping and assault case. Police have named her as an accused, and she is reportedly absconding. The incident stems from a dispute at a bar, escalating into the alleged abduction and assault of an IT employee. Two suspects are in…
India’s engineering exports plunged 16.71% in October 2025, hitting $9.37 billion, largely due to a significant drop in shipments to the US and a high base effect. Key markets like Asean also saw steep declines. Despite this monthly dip, cumulative exports for April-October 2025 showed a modest 1.68% growth.
Kochi Cyber Police have arrested Sangeeth Louis, a lawyer and filmmaker, for allegedly attempting to extort money from veteran actor Balachandra Menon. The arrest follows accusations of threatening to publicize fabricated allegations against Menon. Sangeeth, previously booked under KAAPA, claims his intentions were misunderstood, but police have uncovered evidence suggesting a coordinated extortion attempt with…
