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Indonesia: In Sharia-ruled Aceh province, unmarried couple caned 140 times each for sex and drinking, woman faints

OpIndia Staff -
The public caning event organised by the Sharia police also had other ‘criminals’. One police official also received 23 canings for being caught ‘in close proximity to a woman’. 
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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in USA agrees to return 3 ancient bronze figures, which were stolen from India: Read details

Aditi -
The theft of ancient Indian artefacts, including ancient sculptures, temple idols, coins, paintings, has been a long-standing and complex problem.
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After supporting Khalistanis who want to break India, Canadian govt objects to Trump officials secretly meeting Alberta separatists

Raju Das -
Canadian PM Mark Carney and other leaders of the country have objected to Trump officials secretly meeting Alberta separatists, and urged the United States to respect Canada's sovereignty.
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US Treasury Secretary whines after India inks Mother of all Deals, claims Europe put trade above the interests of the Ukrainian people

OpIndia Staff -
Bessent said that the EU-India trade deal explained why Brussels was unwilling to back  the US decision to impose 25% tariffs on India last year
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Another Hindu man killed in Bangladesh: Madhu Chandra Shil pushed to death by Ashraf Ali over land dispute

OpIndia Staff -
The man who lost his life has been identified as Madhu Chandra Shil, who was 60 to 62 years old.
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Donald Trump says “a massive Armada is heading to Iran”, warns that the fleet led by USS Abraham Lincoln is ready to fulfil its...

OpIndia Staff -
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that he is sending a large military fleet to Iran, saying, “A massive Armada is heading to Iran.”...
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US: At least 10 people dead, schools closed, 17,000 flights cancelled and 822,000 left without power as deadly winter storm grips the country

OpIndia Staff -
The United States Senate has postponed a planned vote and around half of the 50 states have declared emergencies.
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In audio recordings, Republican Senator Ted Cruz heard saying Navarro, Vance and sometimes Trump are blocking the trade deal with India

OpIndia Staff -
The audio, about 10 minutes long and time-stamped from early and mid-2025, came from a Republican insider, Axios stated.
Economy and Finance

India set to slash tariff on cars imported from EU countries to 40% from 110% under ‘mother of all deals’

OpIndia Staff -
As India and the European Union are set to sign the ‘mother of all trade deals’ soon, India is reportedly preparing to reduce tariffs...
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China: Top military general Zhang Youxia placed under investigation as Xi Jinping deepens crackdown on senior Army leadership

OpIndia Staff -
Diplomats and experts are glued to this, given Zhang's tight link to Xi and the commission's role in commanding the PLA's modernisation and tough stance.
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