The 56-year struggle of one woman to save her innocent brother from death sentence

The 56-year struggle of one woman to save her innocent brother from death sentence

When a court declared Iwao Hakamata innocent in September, the world’s longest-serving death row inmate seemed unable to comprehend, much less savour the moment. “I told him he was acquitted, and he was silent,” Hideko Hakamata, his 91-year-old sister, tells the BBC at her home in Hamamatsu, Japan. “I couldn’t tell whether he understood or not.” Hideko had…

US claims North Korean soldiers dead battling Ukraine

US claims North Korean soldiers dead battling Ukraine

The United States has reported that North Korean troops have lost their lives while engaging with Ukrainian forces in the Kursk border region of Russia. The recent reports indicate that these would mark the first casualties since revelations surfaced in October regarding North Korea’s deployment of approximately 10,000 troops to bolster Russia’s military campaign. According…

Western nations strengthen ties with Syria's new administration

Western nations strengthen ties with Syria’s new administration

German and French officials are due to meet representatives of Syria‘s new governing authorities in Damascus on Tuesday, expanding Western contacts with the new administration after British diplomats met its leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, late Monday. Nine days after Bashar al-Assad was ousted, Western states are gradually opening channels to the new authorities in Damascus led…

US case against Gautam Adani is solid, but extradition is doubtful

US case against Gautam Adani is solid, but extradition is doubtful

Legal experts indicate that the U.S. fraud case involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is supported by substantial documentation, which could bolster prosecutors’ efforts. However, the likelihood of the tycoon being extradited to face trial shortly remains low. Last month, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn unveiled an indictment that alleges Adani engaged in bribery of Indian officials…

Yoon's impeachment trial begins in South Korea's court

Yoon’s impeachment trial begins in South Korea’s court

The constitutional court of South Korea has initiated trial proceedings concerning the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. His suspension follows a controversial declaration of martial law, which has led to significant political upheaval in the nation. Last Saturday, Members of Parliament voted to impeach Yoon, following a series of actions that ignited widespread protests…

Taliban politician killed by suicide bomb in Kabul

Taliban politician killed by suicide bomb in Kabul

Khalil Haqqani, the Taliban’s refugee minister, has died following a suicide bombing at his ministry in Kabul. This incident marks the most significant loss for the movement since it regained control of Afghanistan in 2021. According to sources from the interior ministry, six additional individuals lost their lives in the explosion that occurred as Haqqani…