Russian state-run news agencies on Wednesday said that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner group that led a mutiny against Russia’s army in June, was on the list of passengers of a plane that crashed. “The plane that crashed in the Tver Region listed Yevgeny Prigozhin among its passengers, (Russia’s aviation agency) Rosaviatsia said,”...
West African military chiefs held a second day of talks in Ghana on Friday, preparing for a possible armed intervention in Niger after a coup there ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has agreed to activate a “standby force” as a last resort to restore democracy in Niger after...
Dairo Antonio Usuga, one of Colombia’s most notorious drug lords, was sentenced to 45 years in prison Tuesday by a US federal judge. Usuga, 51, who pleaded guilty to cocaine smuggling charges earlier this year, was the leader of Colombia’s largest narco-trafficking gang, the Clan del Golfo, or Gulf Clan. Known as “Otoniel,” Usuga was...
The United States has chartered a plane to evacuate its non-essential personnel from coup-hit Niger, a State Department official said Thursday. The flight, which is also open to American citizens wishing to leave the West African country, is scheduled to depart Friday afternoon from Niamey “if all things go right,” the official told reporters, speaking...
West African leaders on Sunday gave the military junta in Niger one week to cede power, warning they did not rule out the “use of force”, and imposed immediate financial sanctions. The 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demanded the “immediate release and reinstatement” of Niger’s elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, who has been...
Red light therapy is a popular trend on TikTok, where videos with the hashtag #redlighttherapy have garnered 96 million views. Red light therapy, TikTok culture experts approve. (Healthline) Videos show users using red light to improve the appearance of their skin, claiming it can help with acne, aging, and hair loss. But red light therapy...
The supertanker, FSO Safer, became a symbol of the need for urgent action to prevent serious damage to the marine ecosystem in an area that is home to the world’s major shipping lanes. The confined ship caught four times the amount of oil spilled by the Exxon Valdez – enough to make it the fifth...
A walk-in closet has been opened during investigators’ search for alleged serial killer Gilgo Beach Long Island property Rex Heuermann, police have confirmed. However, no hardware room was actually found, as previously reported. Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been making headlines since his arrest (Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office/Handout via REUTERS) Suffolk County...
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan, Pakistan-based Dawn reported. PTI leader and former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan (Reuters) The ECP has asked the Islamabad police to arrest and produce him on Tuesday in a contempt case. On July 11,...
“I hope they last, because if not, it would be another missed opportunity to help the Syrian conflict come to a negotiated endat a time when the impact of the crisis is deepening,” said Geir Pedersen, at the Security Council meeting. While there have been positive humanitarian initiatives following the devastating earthquakes in February, it...