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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

Putin visit: Russia seeks stronger civil nuclear partnership with India

The two leaders will review the entire range of the multifaceted defence relations, including military and military technical cooperation

Hitan Mehta named CEO of King Charles founded British Asian Trust

Over the past 18 years, London-based Mehta has worked closely with King Charles III, who founded the charity as the Prince of Wales in 2007 and continues as its founding patron

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

Kremlin says Putin accepts some US peace ideas as talks on Ukraine continue

Peskov said that Russia was grateful to Trump for his efforts but that the Kremlin would not be giving a running commentary on discussions with the US as publicity was unlikely to be constructive

Airbus cuts 2025 delivery target after issues with top-selling jet

Engine supplies have been under scrutiny as planemakers look to increase production of new jets while airlines compete with assembly lines for supplies to address long engine repair times

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

Macron eyes energy cooperation, Airbus deals and 'pandas' on China visit

French President Emmanuel Macron's three-day China visit brings top ministers and CEOs as France pushes for progress on energy, trade, agriculture and panda diplomacy

Kremlin says Russia's battlefield gains in Ukraine aided recent US talks

In video footage released on the talks' eve, President Vladimir Putin hailed what his commanders said was Russia's capture of the city of Pokrovsk in eastern Ukraine

From Giorgio Armani to Diane Keaton: Global icons world lost in 2025

Remembering the influential cultural, political and business figures the world lost in 2025, and the enduring impact of the work, ideas and leadership they leave behind

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

IED blast targeting police vehicle kills 3 policemen in northwest Pakistan

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has strongly condemned the bomb attack

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

Cyclone Ditwah devastation to cost Sri Lanka up to $7 billion: Official

Over 1.4 million people have been affected, with more than 233,000 sheltering in 1,441 relief centres