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Who is Barbara Jabarika? The Woman Behind Mehul Choksi’s Bizarre Honey-Trap

14 Apr 2025

Indian authorities finally caught up with fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi. Over the weekend, he was arrested by Belgian police as he allegedly tried to escape to Switzerland to seek medical care. The arrest was the culmination of a determined seven-year manhunt in various nations. One of the most bizarre...

Belgium Charges 8 in Huawei-Linked EU Bribery Scandal Investigation

05 Apr 2025

Belgian federal prosecutors have formally charged eight individuals in connection with a European Parliament bribery probe tied to Chinese tech giant Huawei. The charges include active corruption, money laundering, and participation in a criminal organization. While five of the accused have been released—some under house arrest—three remain in custody. Huawei...

Mehul Choksi Confirmed in Belgium, Extradition Efforts Underway

26 Mar 2025

Mehul Choksi, a diamond dealer on the run and among India's most wanted in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, has been officially reported to be in Belgium. The Belgian foreign ministry has confirmed his presence, stating that they "attaches great importance and attention to it." But Belgium...

Belgium Finally Forms Government Coalition After Months Of Negotiations And Talks

01 Feb 2025

Political parties in Belgium agreed on the broad coalition government which was formed last Sunday after almost eight months of grueling negotiation over the win by the Flemish nationalist party, N-VA, during the June 2024 elections. According to the report of VRT News, the new government will be led by...

Belgium Leads EU with Disposable E-Cigarette Ban to Protect Youth Health

31 Dec 2024

Belgium's landmark decision to become the first European Union country to ban disposable e-cigarettes represents a decisive step toward addressing public health concerns, especially among the youth. The ban, which aims to curb the rising popularity of disposable e-cigarettes, is rooted in the growing recognition of the potential health risks...

Transforming Sex Work: Belgium Law Grants Sex Workers Health Insurance, Pensions, and Legal Protections

01 Dec 2024

The nation has made history as Belgium becomes the first country globally to introduce a wide legal framework that provides full employment rights for sex workers. This historic legislation is just following up on the decriminalisation of sex work, a move that took place last year in 2022. Sex workers...

Paris Olympics: India and Belgium Hockey Teams Secure Unbeaten Spots in Quarter-Finals

31 Jul 2024

India and Belgium have advanced to the knockout stages of the Paris Olympics following key results in Pool B. India’s men's hockey team secured their spot in the quarter-finals with a decisive 2-0 victory over Ireland. This win was further cemented when Argentina defeated New Zealand 2-0, allowing India to...

President Zelenskiy To Visit Belgium For Signing Security Pact

28 May 2024

The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, is scheduled to embark on a visit to Belgium on Tuesday, during which he will engage in the signing of a significant security pact with Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, as officially announced by the Belgian government. On Monday, the Belgian government issued a written...

Indian Women’s Hockey Team Falls 0-2 To Belgium In FIH Pro League 2023-24 Match

24 May 2024

The Indian Women's Hockey Team suffered a 0-2 defeat to Belgium in their second match of the European leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2023/24. Belgium's Alexia 'T Serstevens (34') and Louise Dewaet (36') scored a goal each to secure the win. India started the match aggressively on Thursday,...

Defending champions Belgium defeat
New Zealand 2-0 to enter semifinals

26 Jan 2023

Defending champions Belgium advanced into the semifinals of the ongoing FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup after overpowering New Zealand 2-0 in the second quarterfinal match at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Belgium faced a formidable challenge from New Zealand. Van Aubel Florent made a spectacular field goal in...

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