International – Page 107

Crackdown: Saudi Arabia arrests nearly 22,000 residency, border, and labour law violators in one week | World News

Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 21,997 illegal residents/Representative Image Saudi security authorities arrested a total of 21,997 illegal residents and law violators between August 7 and August 13, 2025, in a series of joint inspections conducted nationwide as per Saudi Gazette. The Ministry of Interior’s targeted enforcement operations, carried out in coordination with […]

‘I’m gonna blow you up’: Woman arrested for bomb threat call to University of Central Florida; spammed professor with texts and selfies

AI Image used for representative purpose A Florida woman was arrested after drunkenly phoning the University of Central Florida just after the summer term ended, and dropped the bomb threat. Kristin Galli, 29, allegedly called UCF’s Student Care Services on May 22, blurting out, “I’m gonna f–king blow you guys up” before hanging up the […]

Afghanistan’s water push: Kabul seeks control of rivers; Taliban’s canal projects raise alarms as neighbours fear flow cuts

After decades of war, Afghanistan is moving to assert sovereignty over its water resources, a shift that is testing fragile ties with neighbouring countries. Since taking power in 2021, the Taliban have launched large-scale infrastructure projects, including dams and canals, to harness river flows that spill into Iran, Pakistan, and Central Asia. But as per […]

‘He is 18 years old but a kid’: LA high school senior was walking his dog when ICE took him into custody – Who is Benjamin Marcelo Guerrero Cruz?

A Los Angeles high school senior was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents last week, allegedly leaving his dog loose on the street during the arrest. The student, identified as 18-year-old Benjamin Marcelo Guerrero Cruz, was detained in Van Nuys on Friday, August 8, according to Newsweek citing GoFundMe campaign […]

‘Over a female’: 9 teens charged in fatal shooting of 16-year-old in South Carolina; girlfriend part of alleged setup

Nine teenagers in South Carolina have been arrested in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy, which reportedly stemmed from an argument “over a girl” with the alleged gunman, as per local reports. Among those charged is the victim’s 17-year-old girlfriend.Trey Dean Wright, 16, was found fatally shot on June 24, with multiple gunshot […]

Bahraini royal family member and Royal Guard Commander claims victory at UK’s Rushford Endurance Race | World News

Sheikh Nasser has claimed victory in the challenging 120km Rushford Endurance Race/Image: Instagram His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Commander of Bahrain’s Royal Guard, has claimed victory in the challenging 120km Rushford Endurance Race held in the United Kingdom. The […]

Widespread malnutrition in Gaza: Palestinian woman Marah Abu Zuhri dies in Italy; was evacuated on humanitarian flight

A Palestinian woman, who was evacuated from Gaza to Italy for treatment after suffering from extreme malnutrition, has died at a hospital in Pisa, officials said.Marah Abu Zuhri, 20, traveled with her mother to Pisa on an overnight flight on Wednesday as part of an Italian government evacuation programme. The University Hospital of Pisa said […]

‘Nothing can stop love’: US couple gets married amidst Pro-Palestine protest; see pic inside

AI image used for representative purpose In midtown Manhattan, a Queens couple proved that not even the roar of a protest could overshadow their wedding day.Nicole and Richard Uraga, both 30, tied the knot at the main branch of the New York Public Library in Bryant Park, entering the iconic building just before over 700 […]

‘Restore their melodious laughter’: US First Lady pens ‘peace letter’ to Putin; Melania Trump urges protection of children, future generations | World News

US First Lady pens ‘peace letter’ to Putin; Melania Trump urges protection of children, future generations First Lady Melania Trump wrote a “peace letter” to Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling on him to protect children and future generations by ending the war in Ukraine. The letter was hand-delivered to the Russian leader by US President […]

‘Puts lives at risk’: Man dies attempting to flee ICE raid in California; dozens honour Montoya with march

A man fleeing an immigration raid at a Home Depot in Southern California was struck by a vehicle and killed on a freeway on Thursday as federal agents closed in, authorities said.The victim has been identified as Roberto Carlos Montoya Valdés, 52, of Guatemala, by the National Day Laborer Organizing Network.Montoya fled a Home Depot […]