Two Gujarati men based in Chicago suburbs face felony charges for allegedly defrauding an elderly woman in North Kenosha of over $653,000 in gold. Prosecutors state this is part of an international scam where the victim was tricked into believing her savings were compromised. The accused are charged with money laundering and theft, with evidence suggesting overseas coordination.

American and Ukrainian delegations meet in Florida to discuss the outlines of a peace deal with Russia. 

​American and Ukrainian delegations meet in Florida to discuss the outlines of a peace deal with Russia.  

Ahead of Parliament’s Winter Session, an all-party meeting saw the Opposition demanding detailed discussions on national security, the “SIR” issue, pollution, farmers’ concerns, and democracy. They expressed worries about the government’s handling of key national matters and insisted on parliamentary debates. The government stated its readiness to listen to the Opposition’s concerns during the session.