They were forced to scam others worldwide. Now thousands are detained on the Burmese border
Thousands of sick, exhausted, terrifying young men and women from countries around the world, wrapped in rows, stuffing shoulders from shoulders, surgical masks covering mouths and eyes. Their nightmare was supposed to end. The UN warns of “terrifyingly disturbing” activities by military and Western Burma rebels Last month, a dramatic and highly publicized operation by […]
Who is Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University agitator detained by ICE for deportation?
The Columbia University alumni who was detained by federal immigration officials on Saturday is a former Palestinian student and known campus agitators. Immigration and customs enforcement agencies have sympathized with terrorist groups such as Hamas and Hezbollah and supported the Colombian-owned apartment home to Mahmoud Khalil, who stepped on the front line of the Colombia […]
Virginia Dem spotlights case of US citizen detained by ICE
Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va.) highlighted US citizens on his social media page after an individual said he was illegally detained by US immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday. “Ice detained a US citizen in northern Virginia and painted a gun. He offered to show his ID and told the officers he was an American […]
The doctors detained in Gaza: ‘He was dragged from the operating theatre’ – podcast | Israel-Gaza war
The health system has collapsed since the war in Gaza began more than a year ago. The hospital was attacked, disrupted medical supply lines, and many doctors were killed in Israeli artillery fire. Other doctors are in custody. Dr. Khaled Serr I am a surgeon at Nasser Hospital in Gaza. He says his hospital was […]
Hezbollah $2.5 million detained in Lebanon Beirut airport for terrorist group
The man, who is allegedly carrying $2.5 million in cash directed at Lebanese terrorist groups, was reportedly detained in a bust at Beirut's airport on Friday. “The detainees and seized funds will be handed over to the investigative unit of the General Security Directorate,” Lebanon's Treasury Ministry said in a statement obtained by Reuters. “We […]
American detained in Russia released as officials work to set up potential Trump-Putin meeting
The 28-year-old American citizen, who was detained in Russia for drug smuggling earlier this month, was released ahead of talks between Washington and Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. Kalob Byers was released to the US Embassy in Moscow late Sunday evening. US officials confirmed with the Associated Press on the condition of anonymity. […]
Russia frees US citizen detained on drug smuggling charges ahead of talks between Moscow, Washington
A US citizen who was arrested in Russia for drug smuggling earlier this month has been released from Russian detention. Karob Wayne Byers, 28, was taken into custody at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport on February 7 after a marmalade containing cannabis was allegedly found in baggage by customs officials. Byers was traveling from Istanbul with his […]
Russia Frees Another U.S. Citizen Detained on Drug Charges
Less than a week after teacher Mark Vogel was released from three years of confinement, Russia reportedly released a second American who was detained on drug charges. US officials on Monday Confirmed Russian media reports that Karob Wayne Byers, 28, was released about 10 days after being detained along with his Russian fiancée at Moscow's […]
Middle-Aged British Couple Detained in Iran During Motorcycle Trip
(AFP) – The British government on Saturday detained two Brits in Iran as Craig and Lindsay's foreman. The two are currently being held in Carman, a city and state in southeastern Iran, the family said in a statement issued by the UK Foreign Office. “This unexpected event has raised great concern for the whole family […]
Austria: Teen Killed, Four Injured In Stabbing Attack; Syrian National Detained
After a knife attack near the main square in Villach city centre in southern Austria on February 15, 2025, the candles are lit up near police barriers (Gerd Eggenberger/APA/AFP via Getty Images) Photo by OAN Staff Abril Elfi 2:10pm – Saturday, February 15th, 2025 A 14-year-old was killed and four other people were injured during […]