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From Classified Ads to Criminal Charges: Backpage Founder Sentenced

Backpage.com, once a major online classified advertising platform, gained notoriety for its controversial “Adult Services” section, which became a hub

Hidden Cameras, Hidden Crimes: Upskirting Scandal Unveiled at British Museum

A man caught upskirting at the British Museum has been sentenced to four months in jail. Jake Verano Gomez, a

How CNN host Dana Bash handled past interviews with Kamala Harris

How CNN host Dana Bash handled past interviews with Kamala Harris The Straight Times SAVANNAH, Georgia – Vice-President Kamala Harris’

China now global leader in 90% of critical tech research: think tank

China now global leader in 90% of critical tech research: think tank Nikkei Asia TOKYO — China is the top

AI’s Dark Side: New Warnings About Its Potential to Create Deadly Viruses

As AI technology advances, specialized models designed to handle biological data are making significant strides. These models have the potential

Australia’s Harsh Crackdown: International Students Face Visa Caps Amid Record Migration Surge!

Australia is tightening its grip on international student visas, capping new enrollments at 270,000 in 2025—a dramatic reduction from the

Interpol’s Global Crackdown: Unmasking Black Axe’s Cybercrime Network

Police forces worldwide have united in a series of covert operations to combat one of West Africa’s most notorious criminal

US, China, Iran strongly condemn Balochistan terrorist attacks

US, China, Iran strongly condemn Balochistan terrorist attacks The News, Pakistan Global condemnations and pledges of counter-terrorism support for Pakistan

Seeing Palestine ruin ‘more confronting’

Second-class citizens The Economist THERE WERE nearly 32,000 rapes reported in India in 2022, the latest year for which data

Indonesia hopes startups play big role in free school lunch plan

Indonesia hopes startups play big role in free school lunch plan Nikkei Asia, JAKARTA — Indonesia wants local tech startups