US authorities arrested five individuals from Ohio, Missouri, and California in connection with a plot to attack a White House UFC event with guns and explosive-laden drones. The alleged plan aimed to "jumpstart" a revolution.
Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj declared Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann 'anti-Panth' and 'anti-Guru' following a review of an alleged viral video showing alcohol sprinkling on Sikh guru images. Sikh high priests advised the Khalsa community against associating with Mann and summoned AAP Sikh MLAs who supported a sacrilege-related law.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's football team arrived in Houston for their first World Cup since 1974, showcasing style and resilience despite challenges like the Ebola outbreak and US isolation periods. The team received a warm welcome from local volunteers and the Congolese expat community.
US authorities have ordered AI company Anthropic to block foreign users from accessing its advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security. The company stated it must disable access for all users to comply with the directive, which was issued without specific details on the security concern.
Jibril Rajoub, president of the Palestinian Football Association, is in Mexico City awaiting a US visa to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He criticized the restrictions, calling them unfair to football representatives. Visa issues have affected delegates from several countries, with the US State Department yet to comment on Rajoub's case.
The FBI and DOJ seized 13 websites posing as consulting firms that offered fake jobs to Americans, including security clearance holders, to obtain sensitive government information. The operation, linked to China's intelligence services, used fake identities and AI-generated photos.
US authorities are refunding billions in customs duties following a Supreme Court decision that invalidated President Trump's global tariffs. May saw $22 billion in refunds, with $166 billion more being processed, impacting the budget deficit.
US authorities and major tech firms like Coinbase, Meta, and Apple froze over $3.8 million in crypto stolen from Americans as part of 'Disruption Week.' The initiative targeted organized crime in Southeast Asia, disrupting millions of scam accounts and leading to seven arrests in Thailand.
Senator Marco Rubio stated that Russia clearly remains a challenge for US authorities during Senate hearings.
US authorities have banned green-card holders who traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the last 21 days from entering the country to prevent Ebola spread. The order, initially for 30 days, exempts US citizens and aims to balance public health with resource management.
US authorities are investigating suspicious oil deals that occurred minutes before Donald Trump announced a delay in strikes on Iran. Political analyst Marat Khamidulin suggests these deals likely involved insider information, potentially implicating White House or Pentagon staff. Democrats have also expressed concern, viewing such platforms as gambling on military actions.
Andry José Hernández Romero, a Venezuelan migrant deported to El Salvador's Cecot prison by the Trump administration, has moved to Spain to seek asylum, citing safety concerns and distrust of US authorities.
US authorities are reportedly closing investigations into Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and his Adani Group. The Treasury Department settled a case for $275 million over Iran sanctions violations, while the DOJ is expected to drop bribery and fraud charges.
Two former Sinaloa state officials, members of Mexico's ruling Morena party, surrendered to US authorities over alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel. President Claudia Sheinbaum faces mounting pressure as these officials face charges for aiding drug importation into the US.
US authorities arrested alleged Iraqi commander Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, accused of orchestrating 18 terror attacks in the UK, Europe, and Canada, including firebombings and shootings, linked to Iran's IRGC.
US authorities arrested alleged Iraqi commander Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, accused of orchestrating 18 terror attacks across the UK, Europe, and Canada, including firebombings and shootings, allegedly on behalf of Iran's IRGC.
Iran's Ambassador to Belarus, Alireza Sanei, stated that US claims of controlling the Strait of Hormuz are primarily for domestic consumption, aimed at influencing energy prices. He asserted that Iran controls the strait and that US rhetoric is a psychological tactic to manage the energy market.
US authorities are set to drop fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, resolving a year-long criminal case, with potential settlements also for SEC civil fraud and OFAC probe, aiding Adani Group's return to international markets.
US authorities are nearing a resolution to drop fraud charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, with the Justice Department potentially dropping its criminal case this week and the SEC settling its parallel civil fraud case, significantly benefiting the Adani Group.
U.S. immigration authorities have canceled the visas of more than two dozen people, including some who worked on a Disney Cruise Line ship, amid allegations they possessed or had viewed child sexual abuse images
US authorities find an additional $10 million connected to Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of Celsius ditches his legal team and a new law in Washington state bans crypto ATMs.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis noted that new Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has "taken a fresh look" at the situation with the detention center, hence the policy shift
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday expanding sanctions on Cuba to target foreign companies and financial institutions doing business with the island. The measure extends US enforcement power beyond its borders using a 'secondary sanctions' model, allowing authorities to block assets of foreign individuals or entities operating in key sectors including energy, financial services, mining, and defense. The provisions could affect companies in China and Europe and echo sanctions approaches used against Iran.
FIFA has reached an understanding with the US Treasury allowing all 48 teams at the 2026 World Cup to apply for federal tax exemption on their tournament earnings. The breakthrough resolves months of concern that 30 nations without double taxation agreements with the US would face significant tax burdens, potentially losing over 20% of their earnings. While federal taxes (up to 37% for individuals, 21% for corporate entities) will now be exempt, state and city taxes remain unresolved, creating a "postcode lottery" where a team's final liability depends on where matches are played. The tournament begins June 11, 2026.
