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Topic: Treason

Russia convicts man of treason, gives sentence for 12 1/2 yrs for sending missile parts to US

Sergei Kabanov had smuggled parts used in Russian air defence missile systems and in radar-based weapons systems, said the Federal Security Service.

British Sikh man who wanted to ‘kill’ Queen Elizabeth for Jallianwala massacre, admits treason

Jaswant Singh Chail was arrested on Christmas Day 2021 after he was caught on the grounds of Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow to kill the late monarch.

Saudi authorities arrest king’s brother, ex-crown prince for ‘treason’ in fresh crackdown

The arrests come at a time of increased pressure on Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the 34-year-old de facto ruler, due to fall in oil prices.

Arrest warrant against Cyril Almeida shows why journalism in Pakistan is dangerous

Charges of treason against journalist Cyril Almeida in Pakistan is a classic act of shooting the messenger.

After journalist Cyril Almeida, ex-Pak PM Abbasi is the new target of treason charges

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Pashtun rights activist Hayat Preghal to be released on bail; Terror financing watchdog FATF to visit Pakistan in October.

On Camera

Can Syria’s tiny Druze minority survive West Asia’s new storms? There’s little hope

Indians see West Asia as one uninterrupted wash of Islam, but the reality is more complex. For the Druze, support from Israel—where they are a recognised minority—is now critical.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.