Global Update Preview: Fugitive Jeweler Wanted by India Is Arrested in Belgium
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April 14, 2025, 2:07 p.m. Eastern time

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Two uniformed officers standing at the back of a police van, which has one door open. Inside a man wearing a mask sits in a chair.

Fugitive Jeweler Wanted by India Is Arrested in Belgium

The fugitive, Mehul Choksi, is wanted in connection with a major financial scandal at a publicly owned Indian bank. The police in Antwerp, Belgium, arrested him over the weekend.

Places mentioned: India

Brice Oligui Nguema, wearing a blue suit and tie, gestured in a celebratory manner with his hands extended while standing in front of a crowd. To his right, a man holds the Gabonese flag.

Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon

Brice Oligui Nguema had promised to relinquish power after he led a coup in 2023. He now is set to lead the oil-rich country for the next seven years.

Places mentioned: Central Africa

The Musicians Who Knew a Malian Rock Star Pay Tribute to His Legacy

Amadou Bagayoko and his wife, the singer Mariam Doumbia, rose from icons in Mali to international success over the last two decades. After Mr. Bagayoko’s death, those who knew him chose a few of their favorite songs.

Places mentioned: West Africa

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