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Putin Invited to Indonesia by President Prabowo: "India Shouldn't Be Your Only Destination"
Dec 11, 2025 12:04 am CST
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto invited Russian President Vladimir Putin for an official state visit during talks in Moscow, suggesting he expand his travels beyond India. The invitation follows Putin's high-profile visit to India and comes as Russia seeks to strengthen relationships with Global South nations amid Western sanctions. The meeting highlighted military cooperation, potential nuclear energy development, and trade relations between Russia and Indonesia.
From Fear to Film: How Syria's Forbidden Regime Sites Became TV Drama Locations
Dec 10, 2025 11:57 pm CST
In a dramatic transformation of Syria's post-Assad landscape, formerly feared military and intelligence facilities have become filming locations for TV series depicting the regime's fall. Directors like Mohamad Abdul Aziz are now creating shows in places once synonymous with oppression, including the Mazzeh airbase and Palestine Branch detention center. "The King's Family" and other productions scheduled for Ramadan viewing represent a new era of creative expression as filmmakers explore previously forbidden stories about life under Assad's rule.
Pakistan Parliament Speaker's Cash Discovery Leads to Multiple Claims from MPs
Dec 10, 2025 11:07 pm CST
In a humorous yet telling incident in Pakistan's National Assembly, Speaker Ayaz Sadiq found 50,000 PKR and asked members to claim it, resulting in more MPs raising hands than there were notes. The viral moment sparked online debate about parliamentary integrity before PTI's Muhammad Iqbal Afridi was identified as the rightful owner.
Spanish Employee Terminated for Arriving 40 Minutes Early Despite Multiple Warnings: A Workplace Compliance Case
Dec 10, 2025 10:30 pm CST
A 22-year-old logistics worker in Spain was fired after repeatedly arriving 40 minutes early to work against her employer's explicit instructions. Despite multiple warnings, she continued this pattern, leading to her termination for serious misconduct. The Social Court of Alicante upheld the employer's decision, ruling that the issue wasn't her punctuality but her persistent refusal to follow workplace regulations under Spain's Workers' Statute.
Army Gynecologist Charged with Secretly Recording 44 Female Patients During Medical Exams
Dec 10, 2025 08:47 pm CST
An Army gynecologist, Major Blaine McGraw, faces multiple charges for allegedly secretly recording 44 female patients during medical examinations at military hospitals in Texas and Hawaii. Described as a "predator in uniform," McGraw was caught when a veteran noticed a phone recording his wife's examination. The case has raised serious concerns about patient safety in military healthcare facilities, with over 75 women coming forward as potential victims.
Exposed: Iran Directs Secret Hamas Financial Network in Turkey Transferring Millions for Terrorism
Dec 10, 2025 08:24 pm CST
Israeli intelligence agencies have uncovered an Iran-supervised Hamas financial network operating in Turkey, where Gaza-born operatives allegedly manage the transfer of hundreds of millions of dollars to the terrorist organization. The IDF and Shin Bet claim this operation exploits Turkey's financial system, raising questions about NATO member Turkey's role in facilitating terrorist financing.
Russia-China Military Cooperation: Nuclear-Capable Bombers Conduct Joint Flight Near Japan Prompting International Concern
Dec 10, 2025 07:42 pm CST
Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable bombers conducted a coordinated long-distance flight near Japan, prompting defensive responses from Japan and South Korea. The eight-hour operation, involving Tu-95 and H-6 bombers along with J-16 fighters, has escalated regional tensions amid ongoing diplomatic disputes between China and Japan, with the US affirming its unwavering commitment to Japanese security.
Maria Corina Machado: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Remains in Hiding Despite Nobel Peace Prize Honor in Oslo
Dec 10, 2025 07:28 pm CST
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will miss accepting her Nobel Peace Prize in person due to safety concerns and potential arrest if she returns to Venezuela. While confirmed "safe" by Nobel officials and expected to reach Oslo, her daughter will accept the prestigious award on her behalf as she continues her fight against President Nicolas Maduro's regime amid international support and controversy.
Investigation Reveals Sperm Donor with Cancer-Causing Gene Fathered Nearly 200 Children Across Europe
Dec 10, 2025 06:48 pm CST
An alarming investigation has uncovered that a single sperm donor carrying a rare cancer-causing genetic mutation has fathered at least 197 children across Europe. The mutation, which causes Li-Fraumeni syndrome, has already resulted in cancer diagnoses and deaths among affected children. The European Sperm Bank distributed the donor's sperm to 67 clinics in 14 countries, raising serious concerns about genetic screening protocols and international regulation of donor sperm.
Pakistan's Attempt to Create a South Asian Alliance Without India: Why Experts Say It's Destined to Fail
Dec 10, 2025 06:18 pm CST
Pakistan is pursuing a new regional alliance with Bangladesh and China while attempting to exclude India from South Asian cooperation. Despite Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar's proposal to expand this trilateral mechanism as an alternative to the dormant SAARC, analysts argue that India's economic dominance, crisis management capabilities, and essential role in regional trade make any South Asian bloc without New Delhi impractical and unsustainable.