Freedom of press? FBI raids US journalist’s home; leaker of classified info ‘behind bars’

The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted searches at the residence of Washington Post journalist in a case pertaining to “obtaining and reporting” classified and “illegally leaking information from a Pentagon contractor,” US attorney general Pamela Bondi informed on Wednesday. She added that the leaker was “behind bars”.The crackdown has raised concerns among press freedom advocates.“This […]

‘I will do jihad soon’: How ISIS-linked Christian Sturdivant planned New Year’s Eve ‘terrorist attack’ and how FBI foiled it

In a shocking turn of events, North Carolina’s own 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant was apprehended just before the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve. Investigators are alleging that he orchestrated a chilling plot, inspired by ISIS, targeting a local grocery store. Federal authorities say an 18-year-old man from Mint Hill, North Carolina, was stopped just […]

Who is Christian Sturdivant? ISIS-inspired teen captured by FBI before he could pull off ‘terrorist attack’ in North Carolina on New Year’s Eve

An 18-year-old from Mint Hill, North Carolina, is accused of plotting a deadly New Year’s Eve attack in support of the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham, before FBI agents moved in to stop him. The suspect was identified as Christian Sturdivant, who planned to stab civilians at public locations using knives, firearms and hammers, […]

Desi power surge: How Indian-Americans shaped Trump’s 2nd term in 2025

Today, the United States is home to a large Indian diaspora. In the past, European powers dominated the world through colonisation. Now, people from so-called third-world countries are asserting themselves in tier-one nations and shaping global conversations.By 2025, the role of Indian-origin leaders and activists in the US could not be ignored. Their influence weighed […]

Who is Saeed Tavakoli? Iranian national wanted by FBI for links to Islamic terror group and alleged violent operations

The FBI is seeking information on Saeed Tavakoli, an Iranian national wanted for his alleged association with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).The wanted man goes by the alias Sardar Ammar.According to federal authorities, Tavakoli is believed to be the chief of IRGC-Qods Force Department 11000. He is alleged to have directed covert intelligence and […]

‘Embarrassment’: FBI director Kash Patel under fire for using taxpayer-funded armoured BMW X5, new jet demand

FBI director Kash Patel is under fire for allegedly exploiting government resources to travel in specially armoured BMWs and had also demanded a new and upgraded jet. Patel is now being driven in armoured BMW X5 vehicles purchased by the bureau at his request and replacing the Chevrolet Suburbans usually used to transport FBI directors. […]

Epstein files opened: Woman reported Jeffrey’s interest in ‘child pornography’ to FBI in 1996; recalled seeing Trump at NY office

A woman in 1996 had filed a complaint with the FBI regarding Jeffrey Epstein’s interest in “child pornography,” however, the agency never publicly acknowledged her report. Maria Farmer has long said she contacted federal investigators nearly a decade before authorities began a full investigation into the convicted sex offender’s abuse. Some observers even questioned her […]

How Russiagate ruined Cambridge scholar Svetlana Lokhova’s life | World News

In early 2017, Svetlana Lokhova was a young mother and Cambridge-trained historian living in England when she woke up to a media storm she could not understand. Journalists were suddenly describing her as a Russian spy who had allegedly conducted an affair with a senior US official. Within days, her name became entangled in the […]

Brown University shooting: How a single Reddit post helped FBI capture gunman Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente

The investigation into the Brown University shooting took a major turn after a tip emerged on Reddit.A routine post on a discussion forum gave police the lead they needed to identify the suspect and trace his movements after the attack.The shooting occurred on December 13 inside an engineering building on Brown University’s campus in Providence, […]

FBI deputy director Dan Bongino to step down next year: Report

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has reportedly told confidants that he plans to step down from his role early next year, according to MS NOW. Bongino is the bureau’s second-highest command only after Director Kash Patel. He has indicated that he will not be returning to the FBI headquarters this month.Sources told MS NOW that […]