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Mexican navy seizes nearly 8 tons of cocaine in high-stakes Pacific raids
Two high-stakes operations unfolded in the Pacific Ocean as Mexico’s navy chased down speedboats carrying a massive load of illegal cargo. During these raids, the navy seized more than 15,800 pounds of suspected cocaine, capturing footage of helicopters and patrol boats in pursuit of drug-laden speedboats. In the first operation, naval officers intercepted three speedboats… -
Russia spent $1.3 billion on Monday’s strike against Ukraine: Report
Russia’s missile and drone barrage on Ukraine on Monday, Aug. 26, wasn’t just one of the largest since the war began — it came with a hefty price tag. Ukrainian estimates put the cost of the attack at around $1.3 billion, highlighting the enormous financial toll of Russia’s ongoing military campaign. The assault, which targeted… -
Army private who fled to North Korea to plead guilty to multiple charges
U.S. Army Pvt. Travis King, who crossed into North Korea last year, is set to plead guilty to five military charges, including desertion, according to his lawyer. King, who fled across the Demilitarized Zone from South Korea into North Korea in July 2023, faced 14 charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including assault… -
Germany’s knife attack fuels immigration debate ahead of elections
A deadly knife attack in Germany has reignited debates over immigration and asylum laws just ahead of key elections, putting pressure on political leaders to act swiftly. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed to toughen deportation laws and crack down on knife regulations following the attack. A Syrian national, suspected of being an Islamic extremist,… -
Telegram CEO Durov detained as French probe intensifies over platform misuse
The arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov is raising questions about the accountability tech executives face over content shared on their platforms. Durov, the billionaire behind the encrypted messaging app Telegram, was detained at a Paris airport amid an ongoing investigation by French authorities. The investigation alleges that Telegram’s lack of content moderation has enabled… -
India’s Prime Minister Modi visits Kyiv, calls for diplomacy
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kyiv on Friday, Aug. 23, marking the highest-profile trip by a leader from a neutral nation during the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict. His visit is part of Ukraine’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to engage non-Western countries in potential peace talks. Modi’s arrival follows a recent trip to Moscow, where he reinforced… -
Smuggling ringleader arrested for Texas migrant death tragedy
Guatemalan authorities arrested seven individuals on Wednesday, Aug. 21, linked to a human smuggling operation that led to the deaths of 53 migrants in Texas in 2022. The migrants, including eight children, died of asphyxiation after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer under extreme heat. The smuggling ring, known as “Los Orozcos” is accused of transporting… -
Russian soldier plants explosives at military base, defects to Ukraine
A Russian soldier, known by the call sign “Silver,” defected to Ukraine in a dramatic escape after planting explosives at his military base. The ensuing explosion injured his commander and several officers. Silver, a 24-year-old drone operator from Siberia, had become disillusioned with the Russian military, citing war crimes, corruption, and extrajudicial killings within his… -
Brazil opens maximum-security lab to study world’s deadliest viruses
Brazil has made a leap in global health security with the launch of Orion, Latin America’s first maximum-security biolab for advanced pathogen research. Spanning 322,000 square feet, Orion is set to become one of the most advanced pathogen research centers worldwide. Housing BSL-2, BSL-3 and BSL-4 labs — biosafety levels that dictate the degree of… -
Russia accuses CNN journalist of illegally crossing border into Kursk region
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has launched criminal investigations against several journalists, including CNN’s Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh. He is being investigated for allegedly crossing into Russian territory illegally. Walsh, along with Olesya Borovik and Diana Butsko, who are two Ukrainian journalists, are accused of crossing the Russian border illegally near the… -
Shein, Temu face off in high-stakes fast fashion lawsuits
In the fast-paced world of fashion, two Chinese retail giants are locked in a battle for dominance, and the stakes are rising. It’s not just about who can offer the cheapest clothes — it’s a legal showdown exposing the competition behind those rock-bottom prices. Allegations of counterfeiting, intellectual property theft and questionable business practices have… -
Target sales bounce back with clothes, beauty and lower prices
Target surprised Wall Street on Wednesday, Aug. 21, with a strong second-quarter performance, beating both earnings and revenue expectations. Customer traffic increased across both in-store and online channels, driven by strategic price cuts and new loyalty initiatives. Despite these gains, the company remains cautious about the future, as economic uncertainties and evolving consumer habits present… -
Ex-US Airman wanted for child porn resurfaces in Russian propaganda video
Wilmer Puello-Mota, a former U.S. Air Force Veteran who was charged with possession of child pornography, has resurfaced. Puello-Mota fled the U.S., and has now been seen in a Russian propaganda video. In the video, released by Russia’s Defense Ministry, Puello-Mota, 28, claims to be a reconnaissance drone operator fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine’s…
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