Fabio Ochoa, once a top operator in Pablo Escobar’s Medellin cartel, was deported to Colombia after serving 25 years of a 30-year sentence in the US. He was released immediately upon arrival in Bogota, with Colombian authorities confirming he faces no pending charges. Source link
Washington— Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington on Monday after suffering from fever. The 78-year-old was admitted for testing and observation in the afternoon, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena, said in a statement. “He is in good spirits and deeply appreciates the excellent care he is … Read more
The motive of Talib A.*, the perpetrator of the deadly Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, is still unclear. What has been confirmed is that he is a Saudi citizen and is in custody. Yet, soon after the attack, the far-right scene in Germany began to anger migrants. “I have never experienced such a hostile and … Read more
Washington— A journalist jailed in Azerbaijan for almost seven months has said he believes his arrest is linked to his reporting. Farid Mehrlizada, an economist and journalist with VOA’s sister outlet Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, has been jailed since May on charges including conspiracy to smuggle foreign currency. Journalists, their employers, and press freedom groups … Read more
Defense Minister Israel Katz on Monday confirmed Israel’s involvement in the July killing of former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, marking Israel’s first public admission of responsibility for the operation. Source link
As the situation in Syria continues to evolve following the ouster of President Bashar Assad from power, the nearly decade-old UN Security Council resolution is being described as important for what lies ahead. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, “The people of Syria stood at a moment in history and a moment of opportunity. That opportunity … Read more
Lusaka – The international success of Zambian footballers Barbara Banda and Rachel Kundananji is inspiring girls and young women in Zambia to take up the sport. The success of the two stars and the Zambia national women’s team is a ray of hope for many Zambian girls. Women’s football has been on the rise in … Read more
Washington. US President Joe Biden on Monday pardoned the death sentence of 37 out of 40 criminals. Biden took this step before the return of Donald Trump. Who did not pardon the death sentence of a large number of people during his first term. There is less than a month left for Trump to assume … Read more
In recent weeks, Elon Musk has increased his presence on the European political scene, openly showing support for far-right parties. This involvement has raised concerns among some officials, who view it as foreign interference—particularly through his social network, X. Source link
The US House Ethics Committee on Monday accused Matt Gaetz of “routinely” paying women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex and the purchase and use of illegal drugs while the Florida Republican was a member of Congress. “The Committee determined that there was substantial evidence that Representative Gaetz violated House rules and other standards of … Read more