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A 47-year-old Indian national, Periyasamy Mathiyazhagan, has been sentenced to nine weeks in prison for failing to return SGD 25,000 mistakenly sent to him. The funds were intended for a company loan repayment. Despite knowing the money was not his, he used it to pay off debts and sent some to his family in India. Interestingly, this case highlights the legal complexities surrounding misappropriated funds and the challenges in recovering them. What do you think should happen in such situations? Share your thoughts!

Image Source: AP Israel attacked Iran (symbolic photo) Israel Attacks Iran:: After the attacks on Israel by Iran, there are possibilities of war in West Asia and the Middle East. This entire area seems to be standing on the brink of war. A few days ago, Iran attacked Israel with more than 300 drones and missiles. Israel claimed to have neutralized 99 percent of these drones and missiles. Now Israel has responded to these attacks of Iran. <!-- /8323530/Khabar_Desktop_VDO_1X1 --> Iran took precautionary measures After reports of attack from Israel surfaced, Iran has closed its airspace in the western part for movement. Many flights have also been diverted after the blasts. Iran has canceled all flights going to Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz. At least eight flights are reported to have been diverted. Iranian media has said that the sound of explosions was heard. According to Iran’s ‘Fars News Agency’, the sound of explosions has been heard near Isfahan Airport. Flights suspended, routes changed ABC News quoted Iran’s government media as saying that flights to Tehran, Isfahan and Shiraz have been suspended. After receiving information about the explosion near Isfahan Airport, it has been decided to suspend flights. The explosion took place in Kahjawaristan, located near Isfahan Airport. Strategically and strategically this place is considered extremely sensitive. Nuclear plants are safe Amid reports of damage to Iran’s nuclear plant, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has declared the country’s nuclear plant completely safe. According to the report of news agency IRNA, a senior IRGC commander, Brigadier General Ahmed Hajtalab, has described the nuclear plants as completely safe. Brigadier General Ahmed Hajtalab is the chief of the IRGC unit that is responsible for the security of the nuclear plant. missile defense system active After media reports of Israel attack surfaced, Tehran has activated the missile defense system. Israel has retaliated against Iran after the April 14 attack. Tension between the two countries started on April 1. Israel attacked Iran’s embassy in Syria’s capital, Damascus. After this, Iran attacked Israel with drones and missiles. Also read: Israel attacks Iran, blasts shake the area around Isfahan Airport BrahMos supersonic missile will be deployed in China’s neighbourhood, this India-Philippines deal will prick ‘Dragon’ Latest World News function loadFacebookScript(){ !function (f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function () { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod.apply(n, arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loaded = !0; n.version = '2.0'; n.queue = []; t = b.createElement(e); t.async = !0; t.src = v; s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);

𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 & 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤, 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐔𝐒 & 𝐔𝐤𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬. The Russian military has assembled a force of 50,000 soldiers, including North Korean troops, as it prepares to begin an assault aimed at reclaiming territory seized by Ukraine in the Kursk region of Russia, according to US and Ukrainian officials. A new US assessment concludes that Russia has massed the force without having to pull soldiers out of Ukraine’s east — its main battlefield priority — allowing Moscow to press on multiple fronts simultaneously. Russian troops have been clawing back some of the territory that Ukraine captured in Kursk this year. They have been attacking Ukrainian positions with missile strikes and artillery fire, but they have not yet begun a major assault there, US officials said. Ukrainian officials say they expect such an attack involving the North Korean troops in the coming days. For now, the North Koreans are training with Russian forces in the far western part of Kursk. https://lnkd.in/dhkBcbaE

Image Source : AP Symbolic photo of firing in America. Minneapolis (USA): The incidents of firing in America are not stopping. Such incidents are coming to light one after the other every day. Sometimes by entering people’s homes, sometimes by firing in bars and restaurants and sometimes in crowded markets, the attackers have presented a big challenge to the American police. Despite this, the American police is sitting idle. Despite the continuous criminal incidents, the American police is not able to tighten the noose on the criminals. In the latest case, there has been a fierce firing in an apartment complex in Minneapolis, America. In this firing incident, three people including the suspected gunman died. <!-- /8323530/Khabar_Desktop_VDO_1X1 --> The US police gave this information. It is being told that this incident happened in South Minneapolis. Two police officers have also been injured in this firing. Detailed information about this matter is not available yet. In a statement issued by the police, it was told that apart from two officers, four civilians have also been injured in the firing. Minneapolis Police has advised local residents not to go near the spot. The police will give detailed information about the firing in a press conference. Nothing is known about the attacker According to the police, the suspected attacker has also been killed, but it is not yet known why he opened fire. Who was the target of the gunman and why? The police is engaged in investigating the whole case in depth. Samples are being collected from the spot for forensic investigation. (AP) Read this also Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran expressed regret over his decision, said- “Trusting General Bajwa was a big mistake” Trump got angry on the decision of the US court, said- Corrupt hearing happened due to political reasons; People will give the real decision on November 5 Latest World News function loadFacebookScript(){ !function (f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function () { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod.apply(n, arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loaded = !0; n.version = '2.0'; n.queue = []; t = b.createElement(e); t.async = !0; t.src = v; s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s); }(window, document, 'script', '//https://lnkd.in/dNCd7S6K'); fbq('init', '1684841475119151'); fbq('track', "PageView"); } window.addEventListener('load', (event) => { setTimeout(function(){ loadFacebookScript(); }, 7000); });

𝐘𝐞𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐨 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐢, 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐮𝐦𝐡𝐚𝐚𝐫𝐚 ...': 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 India's foreign exchange reserves declined$6.4 billion to $675.65 billion from $682.13 billion as of November 8, as reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. The forex kitty, which reached at record high of $704.885 billion at September's end, have consistently declined over several weeks. According to data released on Friday, the foreign currency assets, which constitute a significant portion of the reserves, reduced by USD 4.467 billion to USD 585.383 billion for the week ended November 8. The foreign currency assets, when expressed in USD terms, reflect the impact of value changes in non-US currencies such as the euro, pound and yen that are part of the foreign exchange reserves. Additionally, the central bank reported that gold reserves declined by USD 1.936 billion, reaching USD 67.814 billion during the week and Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) decreased by USD 60 million to USD 18.159 billion. The data from the apex bank showed that India's reserve position with the IMF reduced by USD 14 million to USD 4.298 billion in the reporting week. However, India is at fourth position globally in foreign exchange reserves, following China, Japan, and Switzerland. The RBI regularly engages in market operations through liquidity management, including dollar sales, to prevent sharp depreciation of the rupee. The central bank maintains vigilant oversight of foreign exchange markets, intervening solely to ensure orderly market conditions by managing excessive exchange rate volatility, without adhering to predetermined targets or bands. https://lnkd.in/gfCMt9SF

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Image Source: AP weapons deployment in space (symbolic picture) United Nations: The United Nations Security Council has rejected Russia’s proposal to completely ban the race to send weapons into space. During the debate on the resolution in the Security Council, the US said that Russia had launched a satellite last week which could be part of the deployment of weapons in space. The member countries of the Security Council are condemning this possible global trend in the future but have failed to take steps against it. Last month, Russia’s rivals America and Japan had put forward a proposal in the Security Council which was rejected. <!-- /8323530/Khabar_Desktop_VDO_1X1 --> America’s side America and its allies say that the purpose of the resolution discussed on Monday in the 15-member council is only to divert the world’s attention from Russia’s real intention to deploy weapons in space. “The resolution put before us today is nothing but the ultimate Russian distraction,” US Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood told the council. Russia’s argument Russia’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzia, rejected the fact that his country was trying to mislead the world. He said the vote on this resolution is an important moment for our Western allies to reveal the truth. China and other countries supported this proposal. “If they do not support this resolution, it will become clear that their main objective is to maintain their independence in relation to the deployment of weapons in outer space,” Nebenzia said. Also know Every nation says it wants to keep weapons out of space, and council member states reiterated this on Monday. But when it came to voting, the council was divided on the proposals by Russia and the US and Switzerland was absent from the voting process. The resolution fell under UN rules because it did not receive the required nine votes. (Language) Also read: Ibrahim Raisi was related to Prophet Muhammad, that’s why… Explainer: Why did Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi always wear a black turban, the reason is very interesting Latest World News function loadFacebookScript(){ !function (f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function () { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod.apply(n, arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loaded = !0; n.version = '2.0'; n.queue = []; t = b.createElement(e); t.async = !0; t.src = v; s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s); }(window, document, 'script', '//https://lnkd.in/dNCd7S6K'); fbq('init', '1684841475119151'); fbq('track', "PageView"); } window.addEventListener('load', (event) => { setTimeout(function(){ loadFacebookScript(); }, 7000); });

The Sino-Indian Border: A Complex History India's northern border with China has been a source of tension for decades. The unresolved nature of the border has led to numerous conflicts, including the 1962 war and recent incidents in Doklam and Ladakh. The ambiguity surrounding the border stems from conflicting claims, differing treaty interpretations, and territorial disputes. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is often unclear, leading to misunderstandings and confrontations. China's border policy is assertive and ambiguous. China claims vast territory but is reluctant to provide a clear definition. Tensions have intensified in recent years, with both countries deploying troops and equipment to disputed areas. What are the key challenges in resolving the Sino-Indian border dispute? How can both countries work together for a peaceful solution? Learn more about the history and complexities of the Sino-Indian border in the book 'General's Jottings.' Order today: https://lnkd.in/geRJF69V #FaujiDays #Nationalsecurity #Ladakh #IndiaChinaBorder #ordernow

Trump's threats to BRICS will force them to search for alternatives to dollar — expert Jacques Sapir believes that if Trump makes good on his threat to raise import tariffs on these countries to 100%, such a move would lead to a doubling of the prices of medicines, consumer electronics and fertilizers in the United States PARIS, December 3/ The US President-elect's attempt to threaten the BRICS countries about the possible creation of a single currency and their refusal to settle in dollars will only convince the countries of the association that their chosen path is right, they will continue to look for an alternative to the US currency, French economist, scientific director of the Paris-based Higher School of Social Sciences (L'Ecole des hautes etudes en sciences sociales) Jacques Sapir told TASS. "Donald Trump's threats against countries that stop using the dollar are quite ridiculous. The countries against which these threats are directed, namely the BRICS, provide the bulk of American imports," he said, highlighting China and India. Russia, Sapir recalled, continues to supply agricultural fertilizers to the United States. The French economist believes that if Trump makes good on his threat to raise import tariffs on these countries to 100%, such a move would lead to a doubling of the prices of medicines, consumer electronics and fertilizers in the United States. Sapir expressed doubt that this is what the US leader wants to achieve and called his statements counterproductive. According to him, these threats were made "not by the president-elect, but by Trump as a candidate in the election campaign," so he may still change his mind on this issue. "The more the United States tries to protect the role of the dollar in international trade with the help of 'administrative' measures, the more they will emphasize the role of the dollar in their foreign policy and the more they will convince the BRICS countries of the need to find an alternative to the dollar," the economist concluded. Earlier, Trump said that he would impose 100% trade tariffs on goods from the BRICS countries if they create a new currency or abandon the dollar. Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the Valdai plenary session on November 7, noted that it is too early to talk about a single BRICS currency, as the countries of the association do not yet have such a goal. According to the Russian leader, in order to talk about a common currency, "greater economic integration" is needed, as well as "raising the quality of economies to a certain level, so that they are very similar, compatible in quality and structure with each other." Speaking at the BRICS summit in Kazan in October, the Russian president also called the use of the dollar as a weapon for political purposes a big mistake. #business #finance #financialservices

India’s Modi urges BRICS to unify stance on terrorism #bne #bneEditorsPicks #India #Brics #terrorism Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for unified efforts against terrorism at the 16th BRICS Summit, stressing the need for member states to avoid "double standards" when tackling this global threat. Modi emphasised that combating terrorism and its financing requires collective, unwavering support from all nations, and highlighted the importance of preventing youth radicalisation across the bloc, Indian state owned DD News reported. The Indian Prime Minister also advocated for advancing discussions on the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism at the United Nations. Addressing new technological risks, he underscored the necessity for international regulations on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Modi's remarks came as the summit unfolded amid geopolitical tensions, following China's move in June 2023 to block a UN proposal aimed at designating Sajid Mir—a terrorist linked to the 2008 Mumbai attacks and based in Pakistan—as a "global terrorist."

After the recent revelations by Canada—which accused New Delhi of being involved in the assassination of a Canadian Sikh separatist leader—and the US indictment of a former Indian intelligence officer in a murder-for-hire plot, the Modi government has come under increasing pressure from the West. To confront a more powerful adversary like China, India needs the help of these countries, which are also prone to lecturing Modi about the backsliding of democracy, treatment of religious minorities, draconian laws, the situation in Kashmir and Manipur, and ties with Russia. A détente with Beijing provides New Delhi some breathing space to assert its independence and deal with the United States from a position of greater strength. It does not mean that India will forego its strategic partnership with the United States but only that it will be able to handle the pressure from Washington better. Sushant Singh writes on how the supposed resolution of the Indo-China crisis helps Modi more than India. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/gdAxd488