European Police Bust €520M Tax Fraud Ring Linked to Italian Mafia Groups
European authorities have dismantled a sprawling criminal enterprise involving tax fraud, money laundering, and Italian mafia connections, arresting 43 people…
Mali Junta Arrests Prominent Politician Over Criticism of Burkina Faso Military Rule
Mali’s military government arrested a prominent political figure Wednesday for criticizing the ruling junta of neighboring Burkina Faso, marking another…
Chinese President Xi to Inaugurate $1.3B Megaport in Peru Amid Local Concerns
In a stark contrast of development and disparity, a remote Peruvian fishing village where one-third of residents lack running water…
FBI Raids Home of Polymarket CEO Amid Election Gambling Controversy
Federal law enforcement agents raided the downtown New York home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan on Wednesday, seizing his phone…
Car Blast Kills Russian Soldier in Annexed Crimea, Officials Say
A Russian soldier was killed early Wednesday when his car exploded in Sevastopol, a major port city in annexed Crimea,…
Two Chicago Residents Sentenced for Sex Trafficking of a Minor
A Chicago man was sentenced today to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking a minor victim and distributing child…
UN Calls for Sudan Cease-fire as External Arms Fuel Expanding Conflict
United Nations officials renewed urgent calls Tuesday for an immediate cease-fire in Sudan, warning that external weapons supplies are fueling…
Biden, Trump Pledge Smooth Transition in White House Meeting as Cabinet Takes Shape
President Joe Biden welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House Wednesday for a two-hour meeting focused on ensuring a…
Republicans Win House Control, Setting Stage for Trump’s Return to Power
Republicans will maintain control of the House of Representatives by a razor-thin margin, NBC News projected Wednesday, giving President-elect Donald…
Explosions Near Brazil’s Supreme Court Kill One, Force Evacuation
Two explosions outside Brazil’s Supreme Court Wednesday night forced the evacuation of justices and left one person dead in the…
