Iranian national jailed in France for promoting terrorism online
A French court has jailed an Iranian woman whom Tehran had indicated could be exchanged for two French nationals it held for alleged espionage. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was sentenced on Thursday to four years in prison, three of which…
Hillary Clinton to testify in US House Epstein probe
Hillary Clinton sits during panel discussion at the 62nd Munich Security Conference. Democrats say the investigation is being weaponised to attack political opponents of Donald Trump Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is to testify behind closed doors before…
Netanyahu Warns Iran Amid Rising US–Tehran Tension
Concerns over regional stability emerged on Monday as Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is passing through what he described as complex and challenging days amid escalating strain between Washington and Tehran. Addressing lawmakers in parliament, the Israeli leader said his…
Hollywood actor Robert Carradine dies at 71
American actor Robert Carradine, known for his roles in ‘Lizzy McGuire,’ ‘The Long Riders,’ and ‘Revenge of the Nerds,’ has passed away at 71 following a two-decade struggle with bipolar disorder. Carradine died by suicide on Monday, February 23. His…
Rob Jetten becomes Netherlands’ youngest ever PM
Rob Jetten has become the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands after his minority government was sworn in. The 38-year-old claimed victory in October’s election with his Democrats 66 party (D66) narrowly beating anti-Islam populist Geert…
Us Tells Citizens In Mexico To Stay Indoors After Carrel Leader Killed
The U.S. State Department issued a security warning on Feb. 22 advising Americans in Mexico to “shelter in place” until further notice, after the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel was killed by the Mexican army. “Due to ongoing…
Venezuelan opposition politician released after amnesty law passed
Venezuelan opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa has announced on social media that he has been freed after “almost nine months of unjust imprisonment”. His comments come shortly after the country’s interim President, Delcy Rodríguez, signed an amnesty bill approved by…
Jacksonville Rapper Lil Poppa Dies at 25
Jacksonville rapper Lil Poppa has died. His death was ruled a suicide by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office, TMZ reports. He was 25. Born in 2000, Janarious Mykel Wheeler began making music at 7 years old, getting his…
Bill Gates pulls out of India’s AI summit over Epstein files controversy
Bill Gates will not deliver his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi, his philanthropic organisation said hours before the Microsoft co-founder was due to speak. The Gates Foundation said the decision was made after “careful consideration”…
Turkey’s president rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has rejected Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent nation. During a visit to Ethiopia, Erdogan said it could prove dangerous for a volatile region. In December, Israel became the…