The Uttarakhand High Court strongly criticized police for detaining Prabhat Dhyani, president of Uttarakhand Parivartan Party, at Rishikesh railway station while he was traveling to Delhi for a protest, questioning the legal basis and police's role in protecting constitutional rights versus government image.
Former Met Commissioner Paul Condon admitted at the spycops inquiry that undercover surveillance of Stephen Lawrence's family in the 1990s was institutionally racist. He apologized for the "horrendous" abuses by the Special Demonstration Squad, citing systemic failure to supervise the unit.
Nafarrete has been appointed as the new chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, replacing General Romeo Brawner Jnr. His 36 years of combat experience in Mindanao are highlighted, signaling continuity in security policy as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region prepares for its first parliamentary election on September 14.
Hong Kong police arrested 991 individuals aged 16-93 and seized HK$3 million cash and HK$4.4 million in valuables during a June-July crackdown on illegal World Cup gambling. The operation uncovered HK$365 million in betting records across 249 premises, targeting bookmaking, betting, illegal gambling operations, and money laundering.
South Korean JCS Chairman Gen. Jin Yong-sung and Australian Adm. Mark Hammond held phone talks to discuss Indo-Pacific security, including North Korea's threats, and agreed to expand military cooperation through joint exercises and personnel exchanges.
A female marmoset monkey was found abandoned inside a laundry bag on a route 302 bus in Kensal Rise, north-west London. Discovered by the driver, the stressed and dehydrated primate was rescued by RSPCA animal welfare officers.
A former NSW Police officer, David Robert Blackbourne, is on trial for allegedly raping a 17-year-old in 1998. The court heard the complainant was allegedly locked in a cell and handcuffed by Blackbourne months prior to the alleged assault.
Hong Kong police arrested 78 people, including a 16-year-old, in an anti-triad operation targeting illegal gambling at Happy Valley Racecourse. The crackdown, conducted from July 7 to Monday, uncovered a syndicate involved in illicit horse racing betting.
Chinese actor Li Chengru, 71, known for classic roles, lost US$13 million in foreign currency trading before his acting career took off. His early life involved poverty and an apprenticeship that ignited his passion for acting, leading him to script supervision for 'Journey to the West'.
Sri Lanka is experiencing a severe dengue outbreak with 76,044 infections and 53 deaths since January, approaching 2017 levels. Hospitals in areas like Negombo are overwhelmed by a rapid influx of patients, forcing them to add beds and increase staff hours.
Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar was found dead in his Agartala office toilet on Monday. While police suspect suicide, a magisterial probe has been ordered, and opposition parties are demanding a judicial inquiry into the death of the senior IPS officer.
A video showing a handcuffed 17-year-old being pulled to the ground by a Western Australian police officer has prompted a police review. The incident, which occurred outside a Perth hotel, resulted in a minor head laceration for the teen, who was later released with an infringement for disorderly behaviour.
Hong Kong's first-time lawmakers in the eighth Legislative Council have submitted fewer questions to the government compared to veterans but recorded higher attendance. Political observers suggest this reflects a balance between respecting the executive-led system and providing checks.
Democratic lawmakers demand answers on ICE agent vetting and training after officer David Brouillette, with a history of mental health issues, fatally shot Colombian national Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine. The incident raises questions about DHS hiring practices amid a mass deportation agenda.
Ukrainian recruitment officers face escalating attacks, including a fatal stabbing and a riot in Lviv, as the country struggles with mobilization due to war fatigue and fear of the front line, a crisis exacerbated by recent political changes.
Hong Kong customs officers arrested 13 people, including four aged 18 and under, and seized over HK$159 million in counterfeit merchandise during an eight-week World Cup operation. Authorities expressed concern over a rise in young people involved in online sales of fake items.
The article argues against calls to "move on" from Trump-era policies without accountability, specifically for ICE, citing recent killings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. It advocates for abolishing ICE, prosecuting its personnel, and resisting attempts to forget the victims.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will mandate body cameras for officers during vehicle stops, a move announced by Tom Homan amidst heightened scrutiny following two fatal shootings of men during traffic stops in Texas and Maine this month.
Hong Kong's ASTRI, following its April 2026 merger with NAMI, is showcasing new AI and advanced materials technologies at LEAP East. The integration has strengthened cross-disciplinary research, leading to innovations like artificial skin, AI-enhanced firewalls, and energy-efficient cooling systems, while also expanding into Middle Eastern markets.
Uttarakhand Police arrested suspended Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee employee Pramod Nautiyal in connection with alleged donation theft. Irregularities surfaced during cash offering counting, leading to an FIR and Nautiyal's arrest.
Madras High Court ruled GST officers need only a reasonable basis, not proof, to issue fraud notices. Businesses must reply seriously, as silence can be construed as suppression of facts. The ruling shifts the burden to the taxpayer's reply stage.
A cargo truck collided with vehicles responding to an earlier accident on a highway in Jalisco, Mexico, killing at least 9 people, including two children. Ten others were injured, including National Guard officers and four US citizens. The crash caused multiple vehicles to catch fire.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old construction worker, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston. His family and local leaders dispute the official account, calling for an independent investigation and criticizing the "immigration crackdown."
Police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe have urged the public not to speculate on motives, stating there is no evidence of political motivation. Politicians across the spectrum have echoed calls for restraint, warning that speculation is unhelpful and distressing to the family.
