A man now accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D. C. , once fought in Afghanistan as part of a controversial paramilitary group. This group, known as a “Zero Unit, ” worked closely with the C. I. A. and was notorious for its harsh tactics. Human rights groups even labeled them “death squads. ” The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, grew up in a ...
The Trump administration has decided to take a closer look at all green cards given to immigrants from specific countries. This decision comes after a recent shooting involving two National Guard members near the White House. The suspect in this case is an Afghan national who arrived in the U. S. in 2021. The list of countries under scrutiny includes Afghanistan, Cu...
A recent incident involving a National Guard shooting has brought attention to the Afghan refugee program in the U. S. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is one of about 76, 000 Afghans who came to the U. S. after the Taliban took over Afghanistan. This program, called Operation Allies Welcome, started after the U. S. left Afghanistan in 2021. Some people, like Pres...
An Afghan man, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is suspected of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D. C. He was once part of a special counterterrorism unit in Afghanistan. This unit, known as NDS-03, worked closely with the CIA and fought against the Taliban. The CIA confirmed that Lakanwal came to the U. S. in 2021 because of his past work with the U. S. gover...
In a shocking turn of events, two National Guard members from West Virginia were critically injured in a shooting near the White House. The incident has left families shattered, especially as it occurred during the Thanksgiving holiday. The victims were identified as 20-year-old Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and 24-year-old Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe. B...
A crypto company with connections to former US President Donald Trump has recently seen some big changes at the top. ALT5 Sigma, which manages crypto investments, said goodbye to its CEO and COO in November. Jonathan Hugh and Ron Pitters left the company, and Tony Isaac, who was the president, is now the acting CEO. The company bought a lot of tokens from World Libe...
Hackers are getting smarter, using new tricks to steal data and cause trouble. They're using fake voices, AI-powered malware, and even targeting internet-connected devices. But the good guys are fighting back. Governments and security teams are shutting down fake networks and tightening digital defenses. One big problem is old internet-connected devices. Hackers are...
Brazil is reaching out to the US for assistance in tackling organized crime and the smuggling of weapons. This request comes as part of broader trade discussions, following a recent police operation in Brazil that targeted tax evasion and money laundering in the fuel industry. Investigations in Brazil have uncovered that criminal organizations are using investment f...
Brazil is reaching out to the US for help in tackling money laundering and illegal arms trafficking. The finance minister, Fernando Haddad, announced this plan recently. He pointed out that US-based funds are being misused to launder money and hide foreign investments in Brazil. This issue came to light during a major police operation in the fuel industry, which reve...
The Louvre Museum in Paris is making headlines again, but this time it's not about art theft or long lines. The museum has decided to raise ticket prices for visitors from outside the European Economic Area. This includes countries like the United States, Britain, and Russia. Starting January 14, these tourists will have to pay 32 euros, which is about $37. That's a ...