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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Time of India
Nigerian woman 25th to be held in cocaine bust
Chennai: A 41-year-old Nigerian, Sarah Kumama,was arrested in Bengaluru in connection with a transnational cocaine supply ring that has led to the arrest of 25 people in Tamil Nadu since Jan. Police said Sarah, who also went by the aliases "Happiness" and "Blessings", was taken into custody by a special team. She was a key link in the distribution chain which has networks across multiple cities, including Chennai, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The crackdown began on Jan 25 with the arrest of Fayaz Ahmed, 31, of Royapettah, and S Chandrasekar, 35, of Koyambedu. Both were caught with cocaine by a joint team from the Anti-Narcotics Intelligence Unit and Choolaimedu police. Fayaz has a murder case pending against him. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Other related arrests include Nigerian nationals Eko Nathanial Chibuzor from Mumbai and Ebere Moses Obogodo from Bengaluru in March. Police said Nathanial was one of the key suppliers to Chennai-based peddlers. Pub DJ Julian Dishan, 33, and bar manager M Arunraj, 29, were arrested for allegedly distributing cocaine at a Nungambakkam establishment. Four individuals under the age of 21 were also on the accused list. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "With Sarah's arrest, we have apprehended 25 people involved in this network. Efforts are on to trace more links in the supply chain," said an investigation officer. During the course of investigation, police recovered 65 grams of cocaine, 1.7 kg of ganja, two grams of ganja oil, four grams of OG ganja, 20 mobile phones, three two-wheelers, three cars, and two weighing machines.
Malaysia Sun
16-06-2025
- Malaysia Sun
Young Frenchman on trial for drug trafficking in Malaysia
Tom Flix has gone on trial in northern Malaysia, charged with drug possession and trafficking which could carry the death penalty if he is found guilty. Flix, 34, a former executive of French waste management firm Veolia,was arrested in early August 2023 on the island resort of Langkawi, where he was hoping to open a restaurant. Police found several hundred grams of cannabis in a common area of the house he shared with his Malaysian business partner, who was also arrested. Flix's lawyer Collin Andrew said the hearing began Monday at the Alor Setar High Court in northwestern Malaysia and was then ajourned until Tuesday after the first witness had not brought all the necessary documents to court. The trial was scheduled to end on Thursday, but it was not known whether sentencing would take place immediately afterwards. Flix faces the death penalty, or "104 years of cumulative imprisonment, 54 strokes with a cane and a 27,000 euro fine," his mother Sylvie Flix told France's AFP news agency. Drugpossession and trafficking are serious crimes inMalaysiathat can still carry the death sentence if the amounts are above a certain threshold. Death sentences, however, are no longer mandatory and no executions have taken place since 2018. Frenchman on death row in Indonesia leaves jail ahead of transfer home 'Terrible' conditions in prison Felix's parents spoke to French PresidentEmmanuel Macronabout his case during a recent state visit to neighbouringSingapore, where they live. "He heard us and said that this situation is indeed unacceptable and that he would do everything possible to ensure Tom's release," Flix's mother said. His family insists that, during the investigation, Tom was exonerated by his partner, but that the Malaysian police did not take this into account. Since his arrest 22 months ago, Flix has been held in Perlis prison in "terrible" conditions, according to his lawyer and family. In footage taken from adocumentarybroadcast on M6's 66 Minutes in December 2024, the detainee appears emaciated and refers to his total despair. "It's not always easy to keep him fighting," his mother told Le Parisien daily in December 2024. Global executions at highest level in almost a decade, says Amnesty "He also has suicidal thoughts; he told me he felt like swallowing a box of sleeping pills and never waking up again." Serge Atlaoui, aFrenchmanwho was held on death row in Indonesia for drug offences was released in February and returned to France. Jakarta left it to the French government to grant Atlaoui the only Frenchman on death row in Indonesia "clemency, amnesty or a reduced sentence". (with newswires) Originally published on RFI
Vogue Singapore
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue Singapore
Why a 'Lorde Summer' is already influencing what we wear
'What—was— that !' If you're anything like us, you simply cannot get Lorde's new banger 'What Was That' out of your head. Her song of the summer (is it too early to declare that?) is building up major hype for her forthcoming album, Virgin , out on June 27th—her first full-length record in four years. Sure, summer 2024 may have been Charli XCX's Brat Summer, but fans are officially declaring 2025 a Lorde Summer—and a sartorial vibe shift is already afoot. It all traces back to Lorde's new music video for the track, which was released back in April. In the new clip, the singer parades around New York city on a bike wearing a very normcore outfit: A crisp white dress shirt, baggy jeans punctuated with a carabiner and keys, and taped-up clunky shoes. At the end of the video, she unbuttons the mensy top to reveal a shiny black patent bra top, as she dances and performs for her crowd of fans assembled in Washington Square Park. We can't stop thinking about her outfit. It's rather basic—bland, even. And yet, it feels fresh, and also reflects exactly where fashion is headed. Take a look at the recent spring 2025 runways. That normcore Lorde look—a simple dress shirt, loose-legged jeans—was all over the high-fashion catwalks. At Balenciaga, a striped polo was paired with baggy jeans (Lorde even wore this exact look recently); At Tommy Hilfiger, an extra-long dress shirt was also paired over slouchy denim, while Casablanca showed a printed bra top with its swishy jeans. If summer 2024 was all about sexy and raunchy dressing (very Brat!), 2025 seems to be much more sober in aesthetic—a deliberately plain and classic mood. It is both rigid (dress shirt), yet undone (baggy jean)—a combination of finance bros meets Lower East Side creatives. Balenciaga spring 2025. Isidore Montag Tommy Hilfiger spring 2025. Courtesy of Tommy Hilfiger Casablanca spring 2025. Daniele Oberrauch Bottega Veneta spring 2025. For Lorde, the new look mirrors where she is creatively and artistically. In a recent interview, the singer said she is 'in the middle gender-wise,' adding, 'I'm a woman except for the days when I'm a man.' Her 'What Was That' outfit reflects this intentionally: It blurs the lines of masculine and feminine, and plays up a more androgynous feel. Of course, one could also look at the political and culture landscape of the moment to inform such a choice of fashion, too. With many human rights under threat with our current administration—including LGBTQ+ rights and resources for trans youth—a more nondescript and label-free uniform can act as a form of protection, or even a form of rebellion. In other words: Maybe it's not just about wearing a dress shirt and jeans, but about resisting something bigger—a form of armor. A Lorde-esque street style look. Getty A Lorde-esque street style look. Getty Lorde Summer may just be kicking off, but we have already seen the nondescript uniform appear on plenty of street style stars during Fashion Month. (The combo is also everywhere in New York City; I saw four iterations of the look on my commute this morning alone.) And when Lorde kicks off her tour in September, we are calling it now: One can expect plenty of Lorde Outfit cameos there, too. The good news is, the outfit is easy to replicate, should you be a fan of the movement. Get a classic button-up (or steal one from your partner), and throw on your baggiest pair of jeans. Voila! (But don't forget the carabiner adorned with keys and charms.) This article was originally published on
New Indian Express
08-05-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Thiruvananthapuram's Sea Hawk brings back memories of 1971 war
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A fighter aircraft of the Indian Navy which participated in the 1971 Indo-Pak War is the pride of Thiruvananthapuram city. The Hawker Sea Hawk IN-174 sits majestically on the Jawahar Bala Bhavan premises facing the busy Palayam-Vellayambalam stretch. The carrier-based plane was used for ground attacks. The Sea Hawk, perched on INS Vikrant,was part of the squadron that bombed the Chittagong Port in present-day Bangladesh. Chittagong was a crucial eastern base of the Pakistan Navy then. The weapons it carried included four 40 mm guns, two 1000 LBS bombs, four 500 LBS bombs and 24 rockets. The subsonic aircraft's ceiling height was 40,000 feet. The board near the aircraft reads: 'In 1971 Indo-Pak war the aircraft was launched from INS Vikrant for attack on Chittagong Port'. During 1980s, the Navy donated the aircraft to the Jawahar Balbhavan which offered a course on aeromodelling. Originally, the aircraft was kept in the open, left to elements. It was the intervention of the then President APJ Abdul Kalam that helped the aircraft regain its glory. In 2006, Blessen Siby, a Tiruvlla resident wrote to Kalam seeking his intervention. Within a week, the President's Office wrote to the chief secretary seeking follow-up action. Unfortunately, in a classic case of red-tapism, the state government acted on it after 10 long years. In 2016, the government and the Indian Navy jointly conducted the repair works. The Navy repainted the plane and erected a board displaying its details.
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside troubled Peaky Blinders star Paul Anderson's chaotic life as actor looks unrecognisable
Paul Anderson, best known for his role as the gangster Arthur Shelby in Peaky Blinders has sparked concern from friends and fans over his health and brushes with the law While he's best known as a well-dressed and quick-witted criminal in Peaky Blinders, away from the cameras, Paul Anderson, who plays notorious gangster Arthur Shelby, has had a turbulent time. Starring in one of the nation's most favourite TV shows, Anderson's sharp-suited character has amassed fans all over the country, but in real life, he has been plagued by health issues, alleged career setbacks and criminal charges. The 46-year-old has sparked concerns in recent years after fans were shocked by images of the actor looking dishevelled and caught with crack cocaine on him. Close friends have also shared their worries the father-of-one was on a "downward spiral" after breaking the law and had reportedly gone missing from his million pound London home. He was recently charged with riding a motorbike without insurance near Lord's Cricket Ground last August, shortly after he shared a snap of himself next to the impressive BMW bike on Instagram. However he failed to attend the hearing for driving without insurance where he was found guilty - despite claims he is "untraceable". Anderson was also unreachable when he was meant to meet with a social worker after pleading guilty to possessing crack cocaine in January last year. The Sun reported in December 2023 how the actor, who has had plot lines involving drugs on Peaky Blinders,was caught with crack cocaine on Boxing Day in Camden. He pleaded guilty to possessing the Class A drug, as well as Class B amphetamines and two Class C prescription substances. He was fined £1,345 after appearing in front of magistrates. An arrest warrant was issued, but it was reportedly withdrawn several weeks ago because Anderson could not be traced. Scotland Yard told the news site inquiries were ongoing. However despite being "missing" he has recently given a rare interview to a local Scottish newspaper ahead of a planned appearance in Dundee in June. In the interview, he hinted at a new series of Peaky Blinders set to begin filming this summer, as well as sharing details on his friendship with Tyson Fury. Last summer the actor also detailed he was "struggling" in a clip shared to Instagram, which sparked concerns of a "downward spiral" from close friends who said he was "living like he is on another planet." In the clip, Anderson said: "Just like you, search inside, find it for yourself, overcome the struggles, the tribulations, the pain that you are feeling. Because there is no story without struggle." He continued: "Take it from me, I have struggled, and I struggle today, the same way you do, and we deal with it. If I can help you deal with your struggles, then let's do it together, let's make this the first of many conversations, because you can't do it on your own, you need help. "And I will say this one more thing to you, you can help others, in turn, it will help you. It's called service. So turn around my friend, look for somebody else who also is suffering, and hard as you may find it, help them, because you'll find it helps you more, believe it or not. Remember this, we are amazing. You are unbelievable." Around the same time, friends have also shared worries for his health, and a local shopkeeper, who considered Anderson a friend, told MailOnline: "It's heartbreaking. He's a mess. But his erratic behaviour is causing real problems. He often seems dazed and not with it." He claimed the actor had been arguing with locals and was struggling to walk. "He looks out of control. It's tragic," the friend said. But this wasn't the first time the star was looking unwell. In February last year, he took to Instagram to reassure his fans after he was pictured looking unrecognisable. A far cry from his sharp suited Arthur Shelby look, he was spotted shopping at a London bakery wearing a chunky cream fleece and a leopard print hoodie, looking pale and downbeat. In response to concern, he took to Instagram to explain his unrecognisable appearance. "Back to business and back on set today! Thank you for all your love and concern to everybody. I was and have been absolutely flattened by the flu."
