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Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Vikram Beri Arrested After Tesla Crash and Arson Attempt at California Winery
Dec 13, 2025 02:53 am CST
Indian-origin millionaire Vikram Beri, founder of online mental health platform BetterLYF Wellness, was arrested in California after allegedly attempting to set fire to Garrod Farms Estate Winery and crashing his Tesla while fleeing the scene. The 42-year-old entrepreneur was charged with assault and resisting arrest following the incident at the Saratoga establishment.
EU Approves Indefinite Freeze of Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine Support Package
Dec 13, 2025 02:50 am CST
The European Union is moving to permanently freeze €210 billion in Russian central bank assets, replacing the previous six-month renewal system with an indefinite hold. This measure paves the way for a potential €165 billion loan package to Ukraine that would function as advance war reparations, despite strong opposition from Hungary and legal challenges from Russia's central bank.
Ukraine Claims Successful Strike on Russian Military Transport Ships in Caspian Sea
Dec 13, 2025 02:49 am CST
Ukrainian special forces have announced a successful operation targeting two Russian vessels transporting military equipment in the Caspian Sea, conducted in collaboration with the "Black Spark" resistance movement. The attack reportedly struck the sanctioned ships Composer Rakhmaninoff and Askar-Sarydzha off Russia's Kalmykia coast, following another recent Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian oil rig in the same region.
Emotional Moment: Interpreter Breaks Down As Ukrainian Child Describes Surviving Russian Missile Attack
Dec 13, 2025 02:39 am CST
An 11-year-old Ukrainian boy's heartbreaking testimony about surviving a Russian missile strike that killed his mother moved an interpreter to tears at the European Parliament. Roman Oleksiv, who survived with severe burns requiring 36 surgeries, shared his story during a documentary screening, highlighting the devastating human impact of the ongoing conflict that has claimed the lives of at least 676 children since Russia's full-scale invasion began.
Tarique Rahman Set to Return to Bangladesh After 17 Years as Former PM Khaleda Zia's Health Deteriorates
Dec 13, 2025 01:46 am CST
Tarique Rahman, son of critically ill former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, will end his 17-year self-exile in London and return to Bangladesh on December 25, just weeks before the country's parliamentary elections scheduled for February 12. The BNP has previously indicated Rahman would assume the prime minister role if the party wins and his mother remains medically unfit.
Pakistan Revives Sanskrit Education: University Launches Course with Plans for Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita Studies
Dec 13, 2025 01:12 am CST
For the first time since the 1947 Partition, Sanskrit has returned to Pakistani education with Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) introducing a four-credit course. Led by Dr. Shahid Rasheed and supported by Dr. Ali Usman Qasmi, this initiative aims to engage with Pakistan's rich yet neglected Sanskrit archives and develop local expertise in classical Indian texts. The university plans to expand offerings to include studies of the Mahabharata and Bhagavad Gita, promoting Sanskrit as a shared cultural heritage that can bridge religious divides in South Asia.
British Adult Film Star Bonnie Blue Faces Deportation from Bali After Minor Traffic Fine
Dec 13, 2025 12:36 am CST
British adult film star Bonnie Blue is being deported from Bali following a police raid and a $12 traffic fine. Despite authorities finding no evidence of pornographic content production, which is strictly prohibited in Indonesia, the controversy highlights ongoing tensions between foreign visitors and local customs in the popular tourist destination.
Israel Continues Military Strikes in Lebanon Despite Year-Old Ceasefire Agreement with Hezbollah
Dec 13, 2025 12:28 am CST
Despite a November 2024 ceasefire agreement, Israel conducted multiple strikes across Lebanon on Friday, targeting what it claims are Hezbollah installations up to 30 kilometers from the border. The Israeli military stated they struck a training compound used by Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force and additional military infrastructure, while maintaining troops in five strategic areas. These operations continue despite terms requiring Hezbollah to withdraw north of the Litani River and Lebanon's army to dismantle the group's military presence by year's end.
Turkey Maintains S-400 Fleet While Negotiating F-35 Program Return With United States
Dec 13, 2025 12:25 am CST
Turkey's defense ministry confirmed no changes to its Russian S-400 air defense systems while diplomatic discussions continue with the United States regarding sanctions relief and potential return to the F-35 fighter jet program. The NATO allies have been at odds since 2020 when Washington removed Ankara from the program citing security concerns, which Turkey disputes. Both nations seek resolution during Trump's second term despite U.S. insistence that Turkey cannot possess S-400 systems while participating in the F-35 program.
New Photos Surface from Jeffrey Epstein's Estate Showing Trump, Clinton, and Other Powerful Figures
Dec 13, 2025 12:23 am CST
House Democrats have released 19 previously unseen photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate showing connections to prominent figures including Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, and former Prince Andrew. These images, part of a larger collection of 95,000 photos, have emerged as lawmakers continue investigating Epstein's high-profile relationships and call for the Department of Justice to release all case files related to the late financier's sex trafficking charges.