Thai police have dismantled a $187 million international fraud ring, arresting 10 suspects, including Chinese nationals. The suspects were charged with fraud, cyberfraud, and money laundering. The operation targeted scam centers linked to Cambodia and Myanmar, where trafficked individuals swindle victims, often through fake online jobs and cryptocurrency investments. Authorities seized assets, including cash, luxury watches, and cars, as they continue efforts to crack down on transnational scams.
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The Israeli military intercepted a missile launched by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. This marks the latest in a series of attacks, with the missile debris landing near Jerusalem. Recent Houthi attacks follow heightened hostilities since the Gaza war, prompting Israeli retaliatory airstrikes on Houthi infrastructure and continued military operations against the rebels.
Syrian rebels, led by a former al-Qaida member, overthrew President Assad, prompting a return of refugees and a halt in public services. Israel launched airstrikes on suspected weapons sites, while Turkey's allies captured Manbij from Kurdish forces. Russia granted Assad asylum as Syrians celebrated in the streets and searched for missing loved ones.
Rep Nancy Mace has accused her ex-fiancé Patrick Bryant and his business partners of committing sexual crimes against her and other women, including minors. She claims strong evidence supports her allegations, which the accused deny. Mace asserted that whatever she said are not allegations and she has evidence of the same in the form of photos and videos.
Ugandan special forces have been deployed to South Sudan's capital, the Ugandan army chief said Tuesday, after rising tensions that have threatened a fragile peace agreement. Ugandan army spokesman Felix Kulayigye confirmed that troops had been deployed in the capital "to protect the government".
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Trump's tariffs on Colombian imports, warning it would increase costs for American consumers. Colombian President Gustavo Petro initially resisted Trump's measures but eventually conceded amidst pressure, agreeing to accept deportation flights.
on Thursday, accusing him of "anti-Pakistan propaganda" as he seeks regulatory approval for his Starlink service in the country. "It was said that approval should be given on condition of his apology," Khan told AFP. "We are not saying it should be a pre-condition but it was a part of the discussion and we can only give our recommendations to the government," she added.
The USCIS completed the FY 2026 H-1B visa cap selection, with selected individuals now able to file their petitions starting April 1, 2025. Applicants must follow all guidelines to ensure the smooth processing of their petitions and prove eligibility for professional, specialized jobs.
A recent Taiwanese survey reveals alarmingly low support among young people for regulating pro-China influencers. Less than 40% of those aged 20-24 favor legal measures against influencers promoting unification, compared to much higher support in other age groups. Experts warn this indicates a concerning lack of awareness about Chinese influence campaigns, particularly among youth exposed to Chinese social media.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket successfully landed its first stage booster at Cape Canaveral after launching the Crew-10 mission to the ISS. This mission is crucial for returning Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were stranded for nine months, back to Earth. New crew members arrived to replace them.