In a shocking turn of events, two individuals found themselves behind bars after a failed attempt to kill an Iranian dissident living in the United States. Rafat Amirov and Polad Omarov, aged 46 and 41 respectively, were sentenced to 25 years in prison each. This sentence was handed down in a New York courtroom, where they stood before Judge Colleen McMahon. The plo...
TikTok is buzzing with a new dance trend that has everyone from stars to regular folks joining in. This trend is all about mixing two popular songs and creating a fun, easy-to-follow dance routine. The trend starts with one person lip-syncing to "What's Up? " by 4 Non Blondes, while another person is hidden from view. Then, the camera pans to the second person, who i...
Khalid Ashmawy knows firsthand how tough it can be to send money back home. When he was a student in Europe, sending cash to his family in Cairo was slow and expensive. Even years later, working in the U. S. at big companies like Microsoft and Uber, the problem didn't go away. This frustration led him to create Munify, a digital bank that makes sending money to Egypt...
A man from B. C. is now facing charges after allegedly making hateful comments towards Jewish protesters. The incident happened back in March 2024, and police say it took a while to build a strong case. The accused, 28-year-old Khalid El Boyok, is charged with publicly stirring up hatred. Police emphasize that they take these kinds of offenses seriously, no matter w...
The quest for justice in the wake of the 9/11 attacks has hit another snag. A federal appeals court recently overturned a plea deal that would have spared Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the attacks, from facing the death penalty. This decision has reopened a complex legal battle that has dragged on for over two decades. Mohammed is accused of ...
In the midst of a brutal civil war in Sudan, the city of Omdurman became the target of yet another paramount tragedy. Paramilitary forces, known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), launched a brutal attack on the Sabrein Market this past weekend. The aftermath was grim: 54 people lost their lives and at least 158 were injured. This was not a one-off incident...
Sudan's civil war has reached a new low with a recent attack on a busy marketplace in the city of Omdurman. The paramilitary group, named Rapid Support Forces, has been going head-to-head with the country’s military forces. This time, they left a trail of destruction in their wake, taking the lives of 54 people and badly hurting at least 158 more. The attack in ...
Did you know which airline and airport were the best in keeping time in 2024? Let's dive in! Mexico's Aeromexico took the top spot, with a stunning 86. 7% of flights arriving on time. Coming close were Saudia at 86. 3% and Delta Air Lines at 83. 5%. But let's not forget Copa Airlines, which actually had 88% on-time flights, but didn't qualify for the global ranking. ...
In a surprising turn of events, a military appeals court has overturned Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's order to scrap plea deals made with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants involved in the 9/11 attacks. This decision reinstates the agreements that would see the men plead guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. The brutal attacks by al-Qaida...
Get ready to be on the edge of your seat with 'The Jackal's Trail', a fresh new crime drama series that's got everyone talking! This modern take on a classic story centers around a skilled assassin known as the Jackal, played by Eddie Redmayne. When the Jackal targets a high-profile figure, a global manhunt is on, turning him into one of the most wanted people alive....