‘Illegitimate targeting’: US puts sanctions on Palestinian rights groups; condemns ICC probe into Israel

[ad_1] The United States sanctioned three Palestinian human rights organizations on Thursday that sought an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into Israel over alleged genocide in Gaza, as per the country’s treasury department.The rights groups Al-Haq, PCHR, and Al-Mezan were added to the treasury’s “Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List.”US Secretary of State Marco […]

‘West blocking peace efforts’: Russian FM Sergei Lavrov defends Ukraine invasion; denies civilian targeting

[ad_1] Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov, in a rare English-language interview with US network NBC, has defended Moscow’s actions in Ukraine, denying that Russian forces have targeted civilians and accusing the West of obstructing peace.Speaking on Meet the Press in a pre-taped remote interview aired Sunday, Lavrov refused to label Russia’s military actions as an […]

Customs update: Qatar customs reports major seizures in July targeting narcotics and fraud | World News

[ad_1] General Authority of Customs has reported substantial seizures during July/Image: File The General Authority of Customs in Qatar has reported substantial seizures during July, with a focus on narcotics and violations related to tax evasion, regulatory infringements, and intellectual property rights. This reflects ongoing, year-round enforcement to protect Qatar’s borders and society from illicit […]

‘Goodnight, Cinderella scam’: 2 British tourists robbed of $21000; what is Brazil’s latest fraud targeting foreigners?

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI) Police in Rio de Janeiro are investigating a case where two British tourists claim they were drugged and robbed of $21,000 by three women near a beach.This incident is part of a series of crimes known in Brazil as “Goodnight, Cinderella” scams. In these cases, criminals reportedly seduce foreigners, spike their […]

‘Part of terror network’: Iran hangs 2 men of exiled opposition group; convicts them of targeting civilian infrastructure

[ad_1] Iran on Sunday executed two members of the exiled opposition group Mujahedeen-e-Khalq (MEK) after convicting them of targeting civilian and government infrastructure. The two men—Behrouz Ehsani Eslamlou and Mehdi Hasani—were hanged after being found guilty of launching attacks using improvised mortar launchers, according to the judiciary’s official news outlet, Mizan Online.Iranian courts charged the […]

Exposed: How fake visa rackets are targeting Indian jobseekers for the Gulf | World News

[ad_1] Thousands of Indians are being defrauded by organised visa mafia networks promising fake Gulf jobs, leading to financial ruin and shattered dreams/Representative Image TL;DR: Organised networks in India are issuing fake Gulf job and tour visas, defrauding individuals of ₹23 lakh to ₹67 lakh per application. Law enforcement recently disrupted major operations in Mumbai, […]

Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea | World News

[ad_1] Russia warns US, South Korea and Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea (AP) SEOUL: foreign minister warned the US, South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country’s ally for talks on further solidifying their booming military and other cooperation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey […]

Four jailed in London in 1 million pounds heist targeting South Asian community; crime network dismantled, cash and gold seized

[ad_1] Four members accused of stealing over 1 million pounds worth of jewellery from London’s Indian and South Asian communities were jailed Friday after they pleaded guilty to burglary.Jerry O’Donnell, Barney Maloney, Quey Adger and Patrick Ward, part of an organised crime network, have been sentenced for a total 17 years and one month after […]

Iran-Israel conflict: Qatar closes airspace; Iran fires missiles targeting US airbase in Al Udeid

[ad_1] Qatar authorities temporarily suspended its air traffic across the country on Monday, citing the “safety of its citizens, residents, and visitors”.The ministry of foreign affairs stressed that they are closely and continuously “monitoring the situation” and coordinating with international partners.“The competent authorities announce the temporary suspension of air traffic in the country’s airspace, as […]

Trump vs Musk: DOGE staff fear fallout; public feud sparks anxiety over political targeting- report

[ad_1] Following the public spat between US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, staff members at the Musk-established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are reportedly experiencing increasing concerns about their professional future and potential targeting by the administrationCurrent DOGE personnel embedded within federal agencies are concerned that the public dispute between Trump and Musk might […]