US federal authorities have taken down a massive dark web network trading child sexual abuse material, in what the justice department described as “one of the most successful” operations of its kind.The move has resulted in the conviction of at least 18 individuals across the United States.The man at the centre of the investigation, William […]
Former US President Barack Obama (AP photo) Former US President Barack Obama on Monday urged immediate action to prevent what he called the “preventable” starvation unfolding in Gaza, referring to the situation caused by the war that erupted between Israel and Hamas on October 7, 2023.“While a lasting resolution to the crisis in Gaza must […]
Frustration is boiling over in Queens, where residents, business owners, and civic leaders are accusing representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of ignoring worsening conditions along Roosevelt Avenue, a stretch now infamous for rampant prostitution, illegal vending, and growing gang activity.“I have not personally seen Ocasio-Cortez since she’s been elected. I have not seen her in the community,” […]
The European Union has frozen $1.7 billion in aid earmarked for Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a bill that weakens the independence of the country’s top anti-corruption agencies. The withheld amount represents over a third of the funding set aside by the Union under its Ukraine Facility fund, which was launched last year to […]
In a disturbing video footage from downtown Cincinnati, a man and a woman can be seen violently attacked during a chaotic brawl on Friday night, beaten mercilessly and pushed to the ground.The clip, which has since gone viral, shows the pair being swarmed by a crowd, with the white man appearing to be chased into […]
Dubai Metro and taxis accounted for over 62% of public transport rides in the first half of 2025, with May being the busiest month at 68.8 million rides/ Image: File Dubai saw 395.3 million public transport rides in H1 2025, up 9% from 2024. Metro (36.5%) and taxis (26%) made up most of the ridership. […]
President Trump makes no secret of his displeasure over the cost of renovating Federal Reserve headquarters – around $2.5 billion, or even higher by his accounting.But getting White House to discuss another of Washington’s expensive renovation projects, the cost of refurbishing a “free” Air Force One from Qatar, is quite another matter. Officially, and conveniently, […]
BEIJING: China’s famous Shaolin Temple announced Sunday that its abbot is under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets. Shi Yongxin was also alleged to have committed criminal offences and seriously violated the Buddhist precepts by maintaining relationships with multiple women over a long period and fathering at least […]
Ukrainian drones targeted St. Petersburg on Sunday, Russia said, forcing the airport to close for five hours as Vladimir Putin marked Russia’s Navy Day in the city, despite the earlier cancellation of its naval parade due to security concerns. Russian defence ministry said air defence units downed 291 Ukrainian drones Sunday. Source link
Sean Feuch (Picture: Instagram) US singer Sean Feucht’s permit to hold a concert at the York Redoubt National Historic Site in Halifax was cancelled this week by Parks Canada. Officials cited safety concerns following public backlash against his anti-2SLGBTQ+, anti-women’s rights, and anti-diversity remarks on social media. Feucht, a religious performer with links to the […]
