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Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused a 21-year-old DJ named Luiza Rozova of being an ‘illegitimate’ daughter. Rozova, who works in Paris, is known by her patronymic name Vladimirovna, which means daughter of Oleg Rudnov, a close ally and confidant of Putin. Rozova’s mother, Svetlana Krivonogikh, is a multi-millionaire who owns multiple houses in Monte … Read more
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, attended a Thanksgiving dinner party at President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Following tradition, Trump hosted a Thanksgiving meal for his inner group, which included Elon Musk and star Sylvester Stallone. The holidays for Trump are normally a close family affair, joined by his children and grandchildren but this … Read more
Mohandas Pai, former CFO and Board Member of Infosys, lambasted Indian-American billionaire and venture investor Vinod Khosla and urged him to oppose the genocide of minority Hindus in Bangladesh, headed by his “very close friend” Muhammad Yunus. Pai’s attack comes as Khosla had expressed excitement after Muhammad Yunus was named as interim head of Bangladesh … Read more
According to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), an Israeli fighter plane launched an airstrike in southern Lebanon with the goal of “thwarting a threat.” According to Xinhua, this is the first strike of this sort since Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a truce in Lebanon early Wednesday morning. According to the Israel … Read more
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has severely denounced the murder of a lawyer and the violent confrontations that followed following the arrest of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das. In her statement, she condemned the government’s handling of the crisis and demanded the immediate release of the famous Hindu leader. “A lawyer was killed, and … Read more
In a broad campaign against corruption in the nation’s military, Beijing said Thursday that a top Chinese military officer had been dismissed from office and is accused of “serious violations of discipline.” Beijing’s defence ministry spokesperson, Wu Qian, told a news conference that the governing Chinese Communist Party “has decided to suspend Miao Hua from … Read more
US President Joe Biden stated that the US will make another effort with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and others to implement a truce in Gaza while assuring the release of captives and seeking an end to the war in the blockaded coastal enclave without Hamas in charge. “Over the coming days, the United States will … Read more
Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, the son of Malaysian telecom magnate Ananda Krishnan, opted to abandon his affluent lifestyle at the age of 18, despite his father’s enormous riches. Ananda Krishnan, popularly known as AK, is Malaysia’s third-richest man, with a net worth surpassing ₹40,000 crore (about US$5 billion), according to a South China Post story. Ananda … Read more
An affidavit submitted before Bangladesh’s High Court describes ISKCON, or the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, as a “religious fundamentalist” group. The interim administration, which took control after August’s student-led uprising toppled then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has also stated that it is “examining ISKON.” This comes amid demonstrations over the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy … Read more
Samsung Group has appointed Kim Kyung-Ah as president and CEO of Samsung Bioepis Co., marking the first time a woman not part of its founding family has held this position in its 86-year history. Kim, a doctor in neurotoxicology from Johns Hopkins University, has over two decades of experience in biologic development and will oversee … Read more
Israel has declared a cease-fire in Lebanon following an all-out battle with Hezbollah, amid worldwide appeals for Middle East peace. However, warfare will continue in Gaza, where Israel has promised to eliminate the Palestinian Hamas organization. Here are the top points: Get the latest news updates and stay informed with FELA NEWS! Source: NDTV
Jay Bhattacharya is Donald Trump’s nominee to be the director of the National Institutes of Health. An economist from Kolkata who studied medicine at Stanford University, Bhattacharya was against US COVID policy. He will now supervise a $47.3 billion budget at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the main public funding agency for medical research … Read more
India on Tuesday condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu priest and a religious minority leader in Bangladesh. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also urged the Bangladeshi authorities to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all other minorities. Chandan Kumar Dhar, also known as Chinmoy Krishna … Read more
A judge on Monday granted a request by prosecutors to dismiss the election subversion case against Donald Trump because of a Justice Department policy of not prosecuting a sitting president. Judge Tanya Chutkan agreed to the request by Special Counsel Jack Smith to dismiss the case against the president-elect “without prejudice,” meaning it could potentially … Read more
According to a research published by UN Women and the UN Office of Drugs and Crime, an astounding 140 women and girls are slain by an intimate partner or family member every day, making the home the deadliest place for women. This corresponds to over 51,100 casualties worldwide in 2023, a marginal rise over the … Read more