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Doctor who sold ketamine to actor Matthew Perry gets 2.5 years in prison

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence plus two years of probation to 44-year-old Dr. Salvador Plasencia in a federal courtroom in Los Angeles

Israel receives remains of possible hostage, plans to reopen Gaza crossing

The remains found by militants in northern Gaza have been returned to Israel, where they will be examined by forensics experts

US to restrict visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians

Last month, Trump also said he has ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria following the claims of Christian persecution

Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, finds Pentagon watchdog

The review by the Pentagon inspector general's office was delivered to lawmakers, who were able to review the report in a classified facility at the Capitol

White House may 'veto' Federal Reserve presidents: US Treasury Secretary

Bessent said that there is a disconnect with the framing of the Federal Reserve and added that, unless someone has lived in their district for three years, we're going to veto them

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case

Cuellar is accused of agreeing to influence legislation favourable to Azerbaijan and deliver a pro-Azerbaijan speech on the floor of the US House

Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume from Dec 30

The Boeing 777 plane disappeared from radar shortly after taking off on March 8, 2014, carrying 239 people, mostly Chinese nationals, on a flight from Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur

Floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia kill over 1,400 people

Indonesia has borne the heaviest blow, recording at least 753 deaths, followed by Sri Lanka with 465

South Korean President mulls apology to North over allegations of drone use

Speaking to reporters on the first anniversary of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's ill-fated power grab, Lee stressed his desire to repair ties with North Korea

Australia to enforce social media age limit with fines up to $33 mn

Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube would face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) from Dec. 10 if they fail to take reasonable steps

Asian shares mixed as steady bond yields, bitcoin rebound lift US stocks

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 jumped 1.6% to 50,063.65 on big gains for technology shares like Tokyo Electron

Doctor to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry ketamine before his death

Perry's family and possibly others affected by his death will have a chance to make a statement in federal court in Los Angeles before the sentencing of Dr Salvador Plasencia

Deadly Asian floods no fluke, they're climate warning, say scientists

What feels unprecedented is exactly what climate scientists expect: A new normal of punishing storms, floods and devastation

US DOJ expands legal action against states refusing to share voter data

The department announced it was suing Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington over their failure to produce statewide voter registration lists

US-Russia talks on Ukraine were productive but work remains: Putin adviser

Putin met US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner in the Kremlin in talks that began late Tuesday as part of a renewed push by the Trump administration

Trump to deploy National Guard to New Orleans amid federal crackdown

Trump did not say how many troops would be sent to New Orleans or exactly when they would arrive

Trump admin to withhold SNAP from Democrat states over data refusal

As part of Trump's big tax and policy bill earlier in the year, work requirements are expanding to include people who are ages 55 to 64, homeless people and others

Venezuela to accept deported migrants despite Trump's airspace claim

The government of Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro on Tuesday announced that the twice weekly flights will go on following a request from the Trump administration

Vladimir Putin accuses Europe of sabotaging US-led Ukraine peace efforts

Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv's European allies Tuesday of sabotaging US-led efforts to end the nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine.

US envoy to meets Putin in Moscow as Zelenskyy tours Europe for support

Coinciding with Witkoff's trip, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy went to Ireland, continuing his visits to European countries that have helped sustain his country's fight against Russia