Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, wanted for Rs 13,000 crore bank fraud, is set for extradition to India and will be housed in a specially equipped cell at Arthur Road jail. Indian authorities presented evidence to a Belgian court showcasing the cell's comfort and security, adhering to European standards.
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President Trump begins his first Asia tour of his second term, visiting Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. The trip aims to restore economic balance and reaffirm US influence, with key meetings planned with Chinese President Xi Jinping and potentially North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The tour includes trade negotiations, peace accords, and investment commitments.
Lia Thomas, the first transgender NCAA women's swimming champion, received the Voice of Inspiration Award, sparking renewed debate on transgender athletes. Her acceptance speech, framing trans activism as her purpose, drew praise from supporters and sharp criticism from opponents like swimmer Riley Gaines, who deemed it an 'insult to women' and a dismissal of fair competition standards.
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