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U.S. prosecutors have charged Farhad Shakeri, an Iranian national, in connection with a plot to assassinate president-elect Donald Trump. The plot, allegedly orchestrated by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, also targeted Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad. Shakeri remains at large in Iran, while two accomplices have been arrested in the U.S.
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Gautam Adani, a prominent Indian billionaire, has been indicted in New York on charges of securities fraud and bribery related to a $250 million scheme involving solar energy contracts. The allegations have led to significant market losses for his conglomerate, Adani Group, and raised concerns about the implications for India's economy and politics as of December 1, 2024.
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Gautam Adani, chair of the Adani Group, has been indicted in New York for allegedly orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme to secure solar energy contracts in India. The charges include securities fraud and conspiracy, impacting his business empire and raising questions about his ties to the Indian government.
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Cyclone Fengal has led to severe flooding and landslides in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, resulting in multiple fatalities and extensive damage. Rescue operations are ongoing, with the army deployed to assist affected communities. The cyclone's remnants continue to threaten further rainfall and landslides in the region as recovery efforts proceed.