Iran is conducting “indiscriminate” targeting of vessels across the Gulf of Oman and the wider Persian Gulf following the launch of U.S.-Israeli strikes under Operation Epic Fury, according to a maritime intelligence firm. Windward AI noted the sanctioned Palau-flagged tanker Skylight was hit as the conflict across the Middle East entered its second day, with […]
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UK government to unseal former ambassador Mandelson documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein probe
The UK government is set to unseal a first batch of key documents relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the U.S., MPs were told Monday. The disclosure, set for “early March,” follows a Commons motion ordering the release of files related to Mandelson’s vetting for the post and comes in the wake of […]
Trump threatens to end Iraq support over al-Maliki comeback bid tied to Iran influence
President Donald Trump appealed to Iraqis on Tuesday to not reinstate the controversial former Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki to a new term because of his alleged corruption and severe mismanagement of the country’s economy and security situation. Trump wrote on the Truth Social platform: “I’m hearing that the Great Country of Iraq might make […]
Baseball Hall of Fame adds 2 outfielders to Cooperstown, including one tied to Astros’ scandal
Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones, who combined to hit 869 home runs (Beltran hit 435, Jones hit 434), were both elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame Tuesday. In his fourth year on the ballot, Beltran received the necessary 75% of votes to be inducted into Cooperstown, finishing with the highest percentage (84.2%) among […]
Anti-graft agency raids properties tied to Zelensky’s ex-business partner Tymur Mindich amid expanding energy corruption probe
In recent months, Mindich has been in the spotlight, with the National Anti-Corruption Bureau looking into the businessman’s activity. – https://kyivindependent.com/tag/ukraine/rss/ This article appeared on the websitekyivindependent.com This article is taken based on Law no. 8/1996 of Romania. News does not enjoy copyright, so they can be taken, this is our right to take news […]
State Dept says G20 boycott tied to South Africa’s ‘government-sponsored discrimination’ against Afrikaners
FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration on Friday intensified its dispute with South Africa, saying no U.S. government official will attend the G20 Summit in Johannesburg in protest of what it describes as state-backed discrimination against White Afrikaners. “The lives and property of Afrikaners have been endangered by politicians who incite race-based violence against them, […]
NYC Gambino family mobster tied to alleged rigged NBA poker scheme denied bail over witness tampering fears
A mobster allegedly linked to a case involving rigged card games tied to some NBA members was denied bail Tuesday amid fears he could tamper with a witness. A judge denied bail for Anthony Ruggiero Jr. despite his request for a $5 million bond backed by family and friends during a bail hearing in Brooklyn […]
French fries tied to diabetes risk, but not all potatoes ‘created equal,’ study finds
All potatoes are not created equally, a massive new study has found – especially when it comes to the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that eating just three servings of french fries per week was associated with a 20% higher risk of developing […]
Ukraine confirms drone strikes on Russian chemical plants tied to explosives production
Editor’s Note: This story was updated to include confirmation from Ukraine’s General Staff. Ukraine’s General Staff confirmed on June 14 that overnight drone strikes targeted two major military-industrial facilities in Russia, according to a statement of the military. “As part of efforts to reduce (Russia’s) ability to produce explosives and ammunition, the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ […]
Tennessee bodycam of ‘Maryland man’ traffic stop shows troopers’ hands tied despite smuggling clues
The Tennessee Highway Patrol released body camera footage of its 2022 encounter with Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, where state troopers suspected he was involved in human trafficking. Garcia, 29, is a Salvadorian who illegally entered the United States in 2011 and in 2019 was issued a deportation order. Two previous judges concluded that Abrego-Garcia was likely affiliated […]