In a significant development in the ongoing battle against drug trafficking, a UK court has sentenced a woman to over 21 years in prison for her role in heroin smuggling. The woman, identified as Saira Noshin, was arrested in 2024 after authorities discovered 85 kilograms of heroin worth around 8 million pounds at her home in Bradford. According to the police, Noshin had been using her home as a base to package and distribute heroin, with evidence suggesting that she was part of a larger organized crime group operating across the UK.
The sentencing follows a series of high-profile arrests and convictions in recent months, highlighting the ongoing struggle to combat the UK’s heroin epidemic. The case also raises concerns about the ease with which organized crime groups can operate in the country, exploiting loopholes in the law to evade detection.
Meanwhile, protests continue in Assam, India, against the Modi government’s policies, with tribal communities demanding greater autonomy and protection of their rights. The protests follow a series of incidents in which tribal communities have been subjected to violence and harassment by government forces.
In the United States, a new report has revealed that former President Donald Trump had a close relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with Trump flying on Epstein’s private jet on multiple occasions in the 1990s. The revelations have sparked widespread criticism and calls for a full investigation into Trump’s involvement with Epstein.
In other news, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has expressed his frustration at his brother, Prince Harry, for continuing to receive financial support from the royal family despite his decision to step back from his royal duties. The move has sparked a heated debate about the role of the monarchy and the privileges afforded to its members.
In India, a 20-year-old student at the B.Tech program at Greater Noida has been found dead in a suspected case of suicide. The police have launched an investigation into the incident, with the university issuing a statement expressing its sadness at the loss of life.
In Turkey, the Minister of Interior has announced that the flight data recorder and voice recorder from the plane that crashed earlier this month have been recovered. The announcement comes as the investigation into the cause of the crash continues, with a post-mortem examination scheduled to be carried out to determine the cause of death.
In Libya, the army chief, General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad, was on board a plane that crashed in Ankara, Turkey, after taking off from the Turkish capital. The crash has raised concerns about the safety of the Libyan military’s air operations.
In a significant development, the Indian government has announced new laws that will allow individuals to own up to four firearms, with farmers allowed to own up to 10 firearms. The move has been criticized by opposition parties, who argue that it will only increase the availability of firearms in the country.
In other news, a professor at the Jamia Millia Islamia university in New Delhi has been suspended for allegedly including a controversial question in the semester exams. The university has apologized for the incident, with the professor denying any wrongdoing.
The palace of the British royal family, Buckingham Palace, has announced that a valuable collection of silver items has been stolen from the estate. The theft has sparked a police investigation, with the palace expressing its sadness at the loss of the valuable items.
In Pakistan, a former television actress, Saba Qamar, has been accused of misbehaving with police officers, with a case filed against her in a Lahore court. The actress has denied any wrongdoing, with the police launching an investigation into the incident.
In a separate incident, the Pakistan Military Academy has taken over the responsibility of guarding the Mazar-e-Quaid, the mausoleum of Pakistan’s founding father, Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
In other news, the ex-wife of Pakistani actor Feroze Khan has alleged that he has refused to give her custody of their children. The move has sparked a heated debate about the rights of women in Pakistan, with the actress expressing her sadness at the situation.
Finally, the Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, has called for unity in the country, stating that everyone must come together to improve the situation in Pakistan.
