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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Delhi Police question family of Rajasthan man held on espionage charges
A Delhi Police team on Friday questioned the family and friends of a Rajasthan-based man who has been arrested on espionage charges. A resident of Deeg, Kasim, 34, who was arrested on Thursday, was allegedly in touch with ISI officers and had also undergone training in Pakistan for a month last year, a police officer said, speaking on condition of anonymity. On Friday, a Special Cell team visited Deeg for questioning. In the custody of the Special Cell now, Kasim allegedly admitted to receiving Rs 2 lakh in Pakistani currency in instalments to execute spying activities in India, a police officer said. Kasim allegedly also deleted data from his phone after the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack. The device is now being sent to forensics, the officer added. According to the police, Kasim was working in the guise of a maulana while simultaneously providing vital information about military establishments to Pakistan. He was also in touch with a few people in Pakistan through different social media platforms, the police alleged. Sources also alleged that he had spoken to a few people in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory response after the Pahalgam attack where it carried out strikes in nine terror locations across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. 'Kasim had visited Pakistan twice, in August 2024 and March 2025. He stayed there for about 90 days and also met ISI persons,' a police officer said earlier. By using Indian SIMs, Pak Intelligence Operatives were communicating with Indians through WhatsApp, to extract information on sensitive installations related to the Army and other Government offices, the police said. A case was registered under the appropriate sections of law, and Kasim was placed in police remand.
CNBC
4 days ago
- Business
- CNBC
Synopsys pulls full-year guidance, citing new China export restrictions
Synopsys pulled its guidance for the full fiscal year on Thursday, citing a letter it received from the U.S. Commerce Department on restrictions of sales of its products in China. The stock dropped about 3%. The announcement comes one day after Synopsys CEO Sassine Ghazi disputed a report that the White House told the company, as well as rivals Cadence and Siemens, to stop selling to clients in China. He said he had wanted to address the swirling of speculation. "Synopsys is currently assessing the potential impact of the BIS Letter on its business, operating results and financial condition," the company said in a statement on Thursday. On a conference call with analysts on Wednesday, Ghazi had said the company saw a slowdown in China during its fiscal second quarter, which ended on April 30. "Recall as we started sometime in FY 2024 communicating that we are seeing both a cumulative impact of the restrictions in China as well as the macro situation inside China have caused us to continue on communicating that this deceleration will continue, and that headwind has gotten stronger as we go through the each quarter over the last year, year and a half," he said.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Bella Culley not an 'adequate adult', says lawyer
A British teenager held in prison in Georgia on suspicion of drug offences has been described as "not far from childhood" by her new lawyer. Bella Culley, 18, from Billingham on Teesside, has had the first meeting with her new family-appointed lawyer Malkhaz Salakaia, who said he had to explain to her where she was geographically. She is being detained for 55 days before trial while the prosecution investigates where the 12kg (26lbs) of marijuana and 2kg (4.4lbs) of hashish found in a travel bag came from, and whether she was planning on handing it over to someone else. Mr Salakaia said Miss Culley was in "good health" but he would not describe her as an adequate adult. The lawyer, who does not speak English and specialises in juvenile law, has been communicating with his client using a translator. Their first meeting lasted two hours in prison number 5, near the town of Rustavi. Mr Salakaia said his client was in good health, did not have any complaints about the place of detention and was ready to defend herself in court. When asked whether he would describe Miss Culley as an adequate adult, his answer was "no". He said he had the impression she was "not far from childhood". During their meeting, the 18-year-old was also giving evidence to Georgian investigators. Miss Culley asked for advice about what to say and on some questions she chose to remain silent. At the previous pre-trial hearing on 13 May, Miss Culley told the court she was pregnant. Georgian Police said officers had seized marijuana and the narcotic drug hashish in a travel bag at Tbilisi International Airport. The BBC understands Ms Culley arrived in Tbilisi on a flight from Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates, on 10 May . The BBC has been told the British Embassy has advised the teenager's family not to speak to the press. Miss Culley was charged by Georgian police with illegally buying, possessing and importing large quantities of narcotics. A spokesperson said the arrest was the result of a joint operation between multiple departments and, if she was found guilty, Miss Culley could face up to 20 years in jail or life imprisonment. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Bella Culley writes letter asking to see her family British teen arrested in Georgia for drug offences What are conditions like in Bella Culley's prison?
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Minneapolis teacher charged with child sex crimes after 'predator hunter' sting
A Minneapolis substitute teacher has been charged with 14 child sex offenses following a sting operation by a Houston-based "predator hunter" group. Preston Casey Palmer, 34, is facing charges of possession and distribution of child pornography and solicitation of a child under the age of 14. It follows a months-long operation by Predator Poachers, an online vigilante group led by Alex Rosen that lures suspected pedophiles and then confronts them on camera, which culminated with Palmer's arrested at Brackett Field Park in south Minneapolis on Wednesday. Police arrived at the park to be met by several members of Predator Poachers, who told officers that Palmer had been communicating online with a 17-year-old who was pretending to be a 13-year-old boy since March, with these conversations allegedly "overtly sexual in nature and involved the dissemination of sexual images depicting adults and children." Among the messages was a claim by Palmer that he had 87 gigabytes of child sexual abuse material and more than 1,000 videos, saying he keeps them on his "pedophone," according to the criminal complaint. The park where he was arrested is close to Palmer's current place of work, Sullivan STEAM Middle School. He has worked at several schools in Minneapolis since being hired as a substitute teacher in November, per the Star Tribune. The predator hunters said that Palmer allegedly agreed to meet in the park with the "13-year-old boy" and the boy's "father," who was actually another member of the group. While Palmer was being arrested, the complaint says a young child in the park shouted "That's my teacher!" Palmer allegedly had a flash drive and a cellphone in his possession at the time of his arrest, with the phone containing more than 18,000 files. While these are being forensically examiner, a "preliminary review of 40 random files were found to contain images of juveniles performing sexual acts." As je was being taken into custody, Palmer allegedly made "several spontaneous statements that he was sorry, he was an addict, and he will have a felony and be on the registry."
Tatler Asia
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
What to watch: 6 shows that celebrate Asian American and Pacific islander stories
2. 'Crazy Rich Asians' (2018) When Chinese-American professor Rachel Chu accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore, she discovers his family is obscenely wealthy—and that his mother considers her utterly unsuitable. Adapted from Kevin Kwan's bestselling novel, the box office hit is the first major Hollywood studio film with an all-Asian cast in 25 years. Beyond showcasing jaw-dropping opulence, the film explores distinctly Asian hierarchies, the weight of familial obligation, and the tension between those who migrated and those who remained. The mahjong showdown between Rachel and matriarch Eleanor Young (played by Michelle Yeoh) remains a masterclass in storytelling, communicating volumes through the strategic positioning of tiles. Also read: Everything we know so far about the 'Crazy Rich Asians' sequel 3. 'Saving Face' (2004) Among the groundbreaking Asian romance films, Saving Face revolves around Wil Pang, a Chinese-American surgeon juggling her mother's expectations, her community's traditions, and her growing feelings for a ballet dancer. Long before representation was a Hollywood buzzword, Wu crafted this tender exploration of lesbian identity within the constraints of a traditional Chinese-American community in New York. When Wil's widowed mother arrives pregnant and unmarried at her doorstep, both women find themselves navigating shame, secrecy, and the possibility of redemption. Saving Face has become a touchstone for Asian-American queer cinema—and a thoughtful choice for what to watch if you're seeking powerful, under-the-radar love stories. 4. 'Shōgun' (2024) When a mysterious European ship washes ashore in 17th-century Japan, English pilot John Blackthorne becomes entangled in the power struggle that will determine Japan's future. FX's TV adaptation of James Clavell's novel marks a revolutionary shift in how Japanese feudal history is presented to Western audiences. With most of the dialogue in subtitled Japanese, the series meticulously recreates the Edo period, from the political machinations of rival daimyo to the social codes governing every interaction. Hiroyuki Sanada, who also serves as producer, brings gravitas to Lord Toranaga, while Anna Sawai, in her Emmy-winning role as Lady Mariko, portrays the constraints placed on even the more influential women in feudal Japan. If you're browsing what to watch this week, Shōgun is a visually stunning and culturally grounded pick. Also read: Who is Anna Sawai? Get to know the first Japanese woman to win an Emmy for best drama actress 5. 'Never Have I Ever' (2020-2023) High schooler Devi Vishwakumar's quest for popularity and romance is complicated by grief over her father's death and familial expectations as a first-generation Indian-American. Mindy Kaling's semi-autobiographical Netflix series reinvents the teen comedy by placing a brown girl with anger issues at its centre. From navigating cultural customs to dealing with comparisons to more successful cousins, the show explores the nuances of growing up Indian in American suburbia. Tennis legend John McEnroe as the unexpected narrator perfectly complements Devi's hot-headed personality. The show's frank discussion of arranged marriages, Hindu traditions, and intergenerational trauma provides specificity without being didactic. Also read: Exclusive: Netflix's 'Never Have I Ever' star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan talks season two 6. 'Moana' (2016) In an effort to save her island, a Polynesian chieftain's daughter embarks on an ocean voyage with the help of ancient wayfinding traditions and a reluctant demigod. The film's Oceanic Trust, composed of Pacific Islander experts, ensured that Polynesian wayfinding wasn't just a plot device but the spiritual backbone of the narrative. Their feedback helped shape the film down to the small details in Moana singing to the ocean and Maui recounting his feats through his tattoos. The soundtrack, which weaves Samoan, Tokelauan, and Tuvaluan lyrics with contemporary elements, amplifies this cultural specificity. Following the success of the original film and its 2024 sequel, anticipation builds for next year's live-action adaptation, which brings back Dwayne Johnson as Maui and debuts Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana. If you're looking for what to watch as a family while celebrating Pacific Islander heritage, Moana remains a joyful, generation-spanning favourite.
