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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicTrafficking

Topic: trafficking

Indonesian authorities bust baby trafficking ring; 5 of 6 infants were to be sold in Singapore

The 12 suspects arrested in the trafficking syndicate played roles ranging from recruiting and caregiving to couriering babies to clients, according to the Police department.

Human traffickers the ‘only beneficiaries’ of mass migration, says US State department

Saying that migrants are 'often victims' of this trade, the dept added that Trump 2.0 is focused on safeguarding US' border and citizens.

ED raids 17 locations in Jharkhand, West Bengal in illegal Bangladeshi infiltration case

In September, the agency filed a PMLA case to probe alleged infiltration and trafficking of Bangladeshi women into Jharkhand, leading to the generation of slush funds.

District strategic to India-Myanmar road project emerges as ‘new trafficking route’ for weapons into Mizoram

Weapons sized twice this month in Lawngtlai. Security agencies on alert even as anti-junta leader denies role of Chin groups in smuggling or colluding with armed groups in Manipur.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.