US targets Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ over crackdown on protesters-
The US Department of the Treasury building stands in Washington, Dec. 7, 2024.The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on nine vessels of what is known as the shadow fleet and eight related firms, the US Treasury Department said, as the Trump administration sought to escalate pressure on Iran over the recent killing of protesters.... Read More
No Sign of Compromise as Russia and Ukraine Head Into Abu Dhabi Talks –
Vladimir Putin greets Steve Witkoff at the Kremlin on Jan. 22, 2025.kremlin.ruPresident Vladimir Putin met late Thursday with an American delegation led by White House special envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss the latest developments in talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, a day before planned trilateral discussions in Abu Dhabi. “The talks lasted... Read More
US strikes alleged drug boat in Pacific, killing 2-
The attack represents the first known strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat since the US military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro killing 2- The attack represents the first known strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat since the US military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3. Strike smashes boat, seen... Read More
Millions of Americans brace for dangerous cold Winter storm to bring heavy snow and brutal cold across U.S.
A massive winter storm is forecast to bring subzero temperatures and heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain to a large swath of the United States beginning today. At least a dozen states have declared states of emergency, with the National Weather Service forecasting that 170 million people will be hit by winter weather warnings between... Read More
FBI confirms drug kingpin Ryan Wedding arrested Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico
He will be extradited to the US after years on the run, FBI Director Kash Patel has said. Wedding, who had been on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is accused of running a transnational drug trafficking operation that moved tonnes of cocaine across international borders. Wedding, 44, was also wanted on murder charges.... Read More
Pakistan: DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At least five people were killed while 10 others were injured in a suicide attack at the residence of a peace committee member near Qureshi Mor on Friday night, according to officials.
In a statement, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rescue 1122 spokesperson Bilal Ahmed Faizi said five bodies and 10 injured had been taken to the hospital. He said that seven ambulances, a fire vehicle and a disaster vehicle reached the site of the incident soon after it was reported, adding that a rescue operation was still under way.... Read More
Pakistan: rights lawyer Imaan Mazari-Hazir and her husband arrested.
Pakistani rights lawyer Imaan Mazari-Hazir and her husband were arrested, according to her mother, politician and former minister Shireen Mazari. A judge ordered the couple’s arrest in a cyber terrorism trial. Police officials presents arrested lawyer and human rights activist Imaan Mazari-Hazir (C) before a court in Islamabad on August 20, 2023The 32-year-old human rights... Read More
Uganda detains 2,000 opposition supporters-
30 killed after disputed election | Uganda’s army chief and son of newly re-elected President Yoweri Museveni said Friday that 30 opposition supporters had been killed and 2,000 detained in the wake of the vote. Opposition leader Bobi Wine remained in hiding on Friday after accusing security forces of raiding his home in the aftermath... Read More
Iran will find out when it’s time’: Huckabee warns Tehran may face new US action.
Mike Huckabee warned Iran that the US may take further action if Tehran does not change course, saying Iranian leaders have already seen that President Donald Trump follows through on his threats. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Counterpoints on Friday, Huckabee was asked about comments by Trump indicating that a US armada is heading... Read More
Weather forecast: Bitter cold across Canada through weekend” Bone-chilling cold warnings are sweeping the country this morning, with some regions expected to reach lows of -50 C with the wind chill.
Environment Canada has issued orange weather alerts for all of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, as well as most of northern Ontario, warning of severe weather conditions likely to cause significant damage, disruption or health impacts.Bone-chilling cold warnings are sweeping the country this morning, with some regions expected to reach lows of -50 C with the wind... Read More