Zohran Mamdani appointee Catherine Almonte Da Costa, who called Jews ‘money-hungry,’ forced to resign

A newly appointed key member in the incoming Zohran Mamdani administration on Friday resigned a day after her appointment was announced. Catherine Almonte Da Costa resigned following an old post on X. The Anti-Defamation League published messages from Da Costa dating back several years that the organisation described as antisemitic and demeaning to Jewish people.“Money […]

Cat in custody: Kitty caught smuggling crack cocaine and weed into Costa Rican prison

Kitty caught smuggling crack cocaine and weed into Costa Rican prison (Video credit: @nexta_tv) In a bizarre incident (what can be a crime movie), prison guards in Costa Rica recently apprehended an unexpected drug mule, a black-and-white cat strapped with crack cocaine and marijuana, attempting to smuggle the stash into a jail.The kitty was intercepted […]

Serbia ‘committed’ to EU despite Vucic’s Moscow visit: Bloc chief Costa

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attended the May 9 celebrations in Russia (Image: AP) European Council chief Antonio Costa on Tuesday insisted that Serbia was fully committed to the EU accession process, despite the country’s president visiting Moscow last week.Aleksandar Vucic attended the May 9 celebrations to mark 80 years since the victory over Germany, even […]

Oscar Arias: US revokes visa of Nobel Peace laureate and Costa Rica’s former president Oscar Arias

US revokes visa of Nobel Peace laureate and Costa Rica’s former president Oscar Arias (Picture credit: AFP) Former Costa Rican President and Nobel Peace laureate Oscar Arias has said that the United States revoked his visa without providing a reason. Speaking at a news conference in San José, Arias, 84, said he was informed via […]

Ex-Yankees star Brett Gardener’s son did not die of asphyxiation, Costa Rican investigators give shocking update

Former Yankees star Brett Gardner lost his 14-year-old son. In a tragic incident, ex-Yankees star Brett Gardener’s son, 14-year-old Miller, died following a sudden illness during a family vacation at a Costa Rican resort. Authorities initially thought the cause of the sudden death was asphyxiation but they ruled out asphyxiation Tuesday as they said after […]