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SYDNEY – A woman imprisoned for 20 years over the deaths of her four children, and pardoned in June, saw her convictions quashed by New South Wales state on Thursday, with her lawyer saying she plans to claim “substantial” compensation. Kathleen Folbigg was convicted in 2003 of murdering three of her children, and of manslaughter in the death of her fourth. Folbigg maintained her innocence and said the children had died of natural causes over a decade, from 1989-1999. In 2019, an initial inquiry into the case reaffirmed Folbigg’s guilt.…

Tel Aviv: Senior Hamas leader and political head of the terrorist group Ismail Haniyeh has reportedly sought Pakistan’s help in the ongoing war with Israel. Pakistan media reported that describing Pakistan as brave, he said that if Israel faces resistance from Pakistan, then the crime of cruelty can stop. Expressing hope for Pakistan’s support for Hamas, Haniyeh called the country a land of mujahideen (people fighting for Islam). Underscoring the sacrifices made by Palestinians in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Haniyeh said Pakistan’s strength could potentially stop the conflict, according to…

Kathmandu: A gang allegedly involved in illegally sending Nepalese citizens to Russia for recruitment in the Russian Army was busted and all its 12 members were arrested. Kathmandu District Police said the gang used to charge Rs 7 to 11 lakh from each person for arranging ‘visit’ visa and other documents for recruitment in the Russian Army. Nepal Police has taken precautionary measures against possible incidents of human trafficking after six Nepalese civilians were killed in the Russia-Ukraine war, sources said. Sources said that the Nepal government has also requested Russia not to…

Toronto: In Canada, after some masked persons sprayed an unknown substance in cinemas showing Hindi films in three different areas of Greater Toronto, Vaughan, Brompton and Scarborough, the spectators were evacuated and some people who came in contact with them were treated. The incident occurred at the beginning of this week. Canada’s York Regional Police said a similar incident took place at a cinema complex in Vaughan at around 9.20 pm. Police said two men wearing masks and hoods sprayed an unknown and aerosol-based substance into the air inside the…

Wins for Best CSR/Corporate Sustainability Initiative and Best Global/International Organization for Business Culture underscore UST’s commitment to driving positive social impact Thiruvananthapuram: UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, was recognised for the fourth consecutive year at the prestigious 2023 Business Culture Awards (BCA), winning recognition for its commitment to fostering a culture of excellence and sustainability. This year, UST secured wins in two significant categories – Best CSR/Corporate Sustainability Initiative for its community-based environment projects aligned with its business strategy and net zero goal, and Best Global/International Organization for Business Culture for COLORS, an award-winning employee engagement program of UST. The…

Kochi: A transformative wave in dental care is set to sweep across India as the World Implant Expo concludes, providing a platform for dental experts and students from Kerala and beyond to incorporate cutting-edge techniques. The three-day expo served as a bridge, fostering the exchange of knowledge on complex dental issues and advanced treatments, mirroring practices in countries like America and Europe. Dental treatment, predominantly championed by the United States, Europe, Middle East and South East Asia follows distinct methodologies. By facilitating the sharing of insights from global experts, the…

New Delhi: Sector-126 Kotwali Police has busted a racket supplying intoxicating drugs to the students of Amity University and other educational institutions located in Noida and the people living nearby. The accused have been identified as Akshay Kumar of Baghpat, Rajan Singh of Mainpuri, Darshan of Burhampur (Madhya Pradesh), Aditya Kumar of Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Satendra Srivastava of Badaun, Sagar Bajaj of Firozpur City Punjab, Anit Som of Meerut, Apoorva Saxena of Kaushambi, Narendra Kumar of Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan). Nine vicious accused involved in the supply of narcotic drugs have been arrested…

Kochi: The World Implant Expo kicked off in Kochi, marking the first-ever Global Conference of Dental Implantologists in Kerala. Experts at the expo emphasized the global prevalence of dental diseases impacting millions of people and the imperative to address this health concern. Approximately 16.3% of the Indian population is affected by complete or partial tooth loss, known as Edentulism and Partial Edentulism. The conference highlighted that early detection and treatment of dental diseases using cutting-edge technologies can significantly improve outcomes. Dr. Shankar Iyer, Chairman of the Implant Expo and Director…

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Union Cooperative extends its warmest congratulations to the leadership of the United Arab Emirates and the citizens and residents of the country on the occasion of the 52nd National Day, which falls on December 2, 2023. The cooperative announced that it will launch a special discount campaign starting from November 27, 2023, and lasting until December 6, offering discounts and reduced prices on essential goods to delight consumers and all segments of society. It emphasized that celebrating National Day enhances the values of loyalty and belonging…