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Chen Zhi, a China-born businessman who became a Cambodian citizen and founded the Prince Group in 2015, is now facing intense international scrutiny over alleged links to scam compounds operating in Cambodia. In 2025, authorities in the United States and United Kingdom reportedly designated a company connected to him as a “transnational criminal organization.” The case has drawn global attention to Southeast Asia’s sprawling cyber scam networks, human trafficking allegations, and the billions generated through online fraud operations.

A wave of anger and grief swept through parts of Pune district after the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in Nasrapur village shocked Maharashtra. Residents across the Bhor-Rajgad belt observed a shutdown in protest, demanding strict punishment for the accused, a 65-year-old labourer who has now been arrested.

Daniel Kinahan, one of Ireland’s most notorious cartel figures, has reportedly been arrested near the Burj Khalifa after spending years living openly in luxury while evading authorities. The arrest marks a dramatic turning point in a decade-long international manhunt linked to the deadly Regency Hotel shooting in Dublin, where David Byrne was killed in a brazen mob attack.

Israel says it killed a Hezbollah Radwan force commander in a Beirut strike, marking the first attack on the Lebanese capital since last month’s ceasefire. Hezbollah has not confirmed the death.

Apple is settling a class-action lawsuit for $250M over misleading claims about AI-powered Siri features, which remain unavailable two years after being previewed. Check in this article which model of iPhone and countries' users will get the disbursed amount.

PBKS lead spinner Yuzvendra Chahal faces potential BCCI & DGCA action after a viral video allegedly shows the spinner vaping on a team flight. This follows Riyan Parag’s recent vaping controversy. Read for the full story on the deleted Arshdeep Singh vlog.

Marking one year of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force held a joint press briefing and released footage from the mission that targeted and destroyed a terror facility. Calling the operation “Precise In Action, Eternal In Memory,” officials highlighted the planning, execution, and significance of the strike. The newly released visuals offered a rare glimpse into the operation, while also serving as a tribute to the personnel involved in one of the IAF’s most talked-about missions in recent years.

On Thursday, Nora Fatehi was summoned by the National Commission for Women for questioning over the “Sarke Chunar” song row. Earlier, Dhurandhar star Sanjay Dutt, who also features in the song alongside Fatehi, had also appeared in connection with the viral track.

Veteran actress Jane Fonda paid a warm tribute to former husband and media mogul Ted Turner as he passed away at the age of 87. Turner and Fonda were married from 1991 to 2001 and remained friends even after their divorce.

The United Kingdom is heading into its biggest electoral exercise since the 2024 General Election, with more than 5,000 council seats being contested across England. The vote is also crucial for Scotland and Wales, where voters are set to choose new parliamentary leadership. For Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the elections are being viewed as a major midterm test as Reform UK and the Green Party continue gaining momentum in opinion polls.

Josh Groban has officially received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a major milestone in his two-decade career. Known for his powerful vocals and crossover success in music, television, and Broadway, Groban was honoured with the 2,785th star in front of fans, friends, and industry colleagues. The ceremony celebrated not just his chart-topping achievements, but also the lasting connection he has built with audiences around the world over the last 20 years.

Lizeth Zarate, a coordinator for the Zocalo -- Mexico City's main square located in front of the presidential palace -- said the Wednesday crowd was around 50,000.

The NFRA instruction to not sanction new loans to the us sanctioned refineries is in contrast with what China’s Ministry of Commerce had said earlier this week.

A US jury has delivered a landmark verdict against Meta, finding the tech giant negligent over its platform design alongside Google in a case that could reshape the future of social media regulation. Meta has been ordered to pay $4.2 million in damages, sparking fresh debate around online safety, algorithm-driven engagement, and corporate accountability. The ruling is being seen as a major legal moment that could influence future lawsuits against Big Tech companies worldwide.

Kash Patel’s alleged personalised bourbon bottle habit is now colliding headfirst with his drinking controversy. A new report claims the FBI director handed out engraved “Ka$h” whiskey bottles to staff and officials. All you need to know.

Conducted without crossing the Line of Control or the international boundary, the operation depended heavily on real-time intelligence, navigation, communication and reconnaissance, capabilities enabled by the Indian Space Research Organisation.

Trump described the ongoing Iran conflict as an “incursion” lasting six weeks while defending it through comparisons with past US wars. As backchannel talks continue and a possible US-Iran memorandum is discussed, analysts remain uncertain about when the conflict will truly end.

A report claimed that Iranian airstrikes had hit more than 200 structures and equipment at US military sites across Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and UAE. This is much more than the US has acknowledged. Here is a breakdown

Prime Minister Modi gifted Vietnam’s President To Lam a series of symbolic gifts entailing a unique Lotus flower, Brass Buddha with Bodhi tree and silk fabric. Each gift holds a special meaning.