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gatestoneinstitute.orgpolitics7 days ago
Turkey Detains Over 200 in Raids Ahead of NATO Summit
Turkish authorities arrested more than 200 people last month in Ankara and detained others in the days before a NATO summit. The detentions followed a demonstration ban and targeted suspected links to designated groups. Two journalists, a lawyer, and a stand-up comedian were also…
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business7 days ago
Philippine senator arrested on plunder charge
A senator was taken into custody Monday after the Office of the Ombudsman filed a plunder charge. The arrest follows a similar detention of another senator last month.
world11 days ago
Two Russians arrested after Empire State Building spire climb and proposal
A Russian couple scaled the Empire State Building spire on Wednesday, unfurled a peace banner, and one proposed before police arrested them. The incident ended with both in custody.
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pbs.orgworld19 days ago
Iran Says It Arrested Over 3,000 People on Collaboration Charges Since Conflict Began
Iran's judiciary stated on June 22 that authorities arrested more than 3,000 people on charges of collaborating with foreign parties since the conflict started. FDD reported the announcement from official Iranian sources.
fortune.compolitics22 days ago
UFC event at White House draws 4,000 spectators on anniversary
About 4,000 people attended seven UFC fights on the White House South Lawn last Sunday. The gathering marked both the 250th anniversary of the United States and President Trump's 80th birthday.
newser.comworld28 days ago
117 Arrested at London Protest Outside Royal Court of Justice
Police detained 117 people during a demonstration outside the Royal Court of Justice. The arrests were made for expressing support for a proscribed organisation.
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news.sky.comworld56 days ago
Two Charged After 43 Arrests at London Weekend Protests
Two people have been charged following 43 arrests made during protests in central London over the weekend. Police reported the charges after reviewing evidence from the demonstrations.
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rte.ieworld56 days ago
Two Americans Arrested After Entering Monkey Enclosure at Japanese Zoo
Two U.S. nationals were arrested after one climbed into a monkey exhibit at Ichikawa City Zoo. The incident occurred at the site where a baby macaque named Punch gained online attention earlier this year.
citizen.co.zapolitics56 days ago
Iran Police Chief Reports Over 6,500 Arrests for Espionage Since February
Iran's police chief stated that security forces have arrested more than 6,500 people accused of espionage since the end of February. He also reported that forces killed 166 armed individuals described as thieves who resisted arrest during the same period.
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The Guardiantechnology59 days ago
ICE Arrested US Citizen at Home and Posted Video to Social Media
Christian Cerna attended a neighborhood protest against ICE raids in June 2025 and was accused of punching a border patrol agent. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault but denies striking the officer. ICE officers arrested him days later in front of his family while filming th…
ocregister.comworld61 days ago
Gulf States Arrest Shiite Citizens on Terrorism Charges Amid Conflict With Iran
Officials in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have detained or stripped citizenship from dozens of Shiite citizens accused of links to Iran-backed terrorism cells. The actions follow Iranian attacks on Gulf states hosting U.S. military bases after the U.S.-Israeli war…
nbcnews.comworld62 days ago
Honduras Arrests Former Mayor Over 2024 Killing of Environmental Activist
Authorities detained three men including a former mayor of Tocoa on suspicion of plotting the assassination of Juan Lopez in September 2024. Lopez had opposed an iron oxide mining project in Colon province. The arrests follow earlier detentions and come more than a year after the…
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Bahrain Arrests 41 Citizens Including Shia Clerics Over Alleged IRGC Ties
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry announced the arrest of 41 citizens, including multiple Shia religious leaders, citing alleged links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The ministry said the detentions followed investigations into espionage involving foreign entities. The ac…
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nypost.comworld66 days ago
Israeli Police Arrest Three Suspects Accused of Planning Terrorist Attacks
Israeli police arrested three suspects this week during operations near Hebron and in Nablus. The suspects include a Palestinian Authority police officer and an ISIS member, according to police. The operations involved undercover entries, sieges of buildings, and the suspects sur…
theiranproject.comfinance79 days ago
Iranian Ministry Announces Arrest of Alleged Israeli Spy and 15 Others
Iran's Ministry of Intelligence reported the arrest of an individual accused of spying for Israel and 15 associated individuals. The arrests occurred across five provinces. The announcement was cited by Fars News Agency.
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HSI Arrests Man for Sending Death Threat to ICE Acting Director
Homeland Security Investigations arrested a San Francisco man who sent a threatening email to ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons. The email called for the execution of ICE agents. The arrest follows an investigation into the message, amid reported increases in threats against immigra…
news.sky.comworld83 days ago
Eight Arrested in London Counter-Terror Investigation into Alleged Arson Attacks on Jewish Sites
Counter-terrorism police in England arrested eight people over an alleged conspiracy to commit arson attacks on Jewish community sites in London. The arrests follow a series of incidents since late March, including attacks on ambulances, synagogues, and a charity. A total of 23 i…
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Iranian Authorities Arrest Dozens Accused of Foreign Intelligence Links in Mazandaran
Iranian authorities have arrested dozens of individuals accused of connections to foreign intelligence networks in the northern province of Mazandaran. The arrests were reported by Iranian media, according to Al Jazeera English. This development occurs amid ongoing tensions relat…
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Lebanese Army Arrests Eight for Firing Weapons During Truce Celebrations
Lebanon's army conducted raids in Beirut and Baalbek, arresting eight individuals for firing weapons into the air on April 17, the day a truce began. Weapons and ammunition were seized during the operations. Additional arrests are expected, as stray bullets from such incidents ca…
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Protesters Block 3rd Avenue in Manhattan Against US Involvement in Middle East
Members of Jewish Voices for Peace blocked 3rd Avenue in Manhattan to protest US involvement in the Middle East. Police responded by making mass arrests after the group shut down traffic. The demonstration highlights ongoing public actions related to foreign policy concerns.
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Four Teenagers Arrested in Fatal Stabbing of 16-Year-Old Boy in Peterborough
Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy in Peterborough. A large police presence remains near a city shopping centre following the attack. The incident occurred in the city, with arrests made as part of the ongoing investigatio…
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Northern California Sheriff Lieutenant and Fireworks Company Owner Arrested on Murder Charges After Factory Explosion
A sheriff lieutenant and the owner of a fireworks company in Northern California have been arrested and charged with murder in connection with an explosion at an illegal fireworks factory last year. The incident resulted in seven deaths. The arrests occurred at a Disney location,…
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Three California Men Arrested After Discovery of Stolen Lego Products Worth $1 Million
Authorities in California arrested three men on Wednesday after stopping two box trucks containing a large quantity of Lego products valued at $1 million. The incident occurred when sheriff's deputies observed the vehicles fleeing. The arrests relate to a theft from a Lego store…
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Kuwaiti Interior Ministry Details Methods in Money Laundering Case
The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry reported that individuals accused in a money laundering case used commercial entities to clean funds. The ministry stated that the accused transported the money by air and land through individuals to avoid detection. This follows the ministry's annou…
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Seven Charged After Six-Hour Protest Blockade at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk
Thirteen protesters were detained during a six-hour blockade at RAF Lakenheath on Tuesday, with seven charged for locking on offenses. The demonstration, organized by the Lakenheath Alliance for Peace, followed a week-long International Peace Camp and targeted the US-operated bas…
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Iraqi Prime Minister Informs French President of Arrests in Drone Attack Killing Officer in Erbil
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani informed French President Emmanuel Macron that perpetrators behind a drone attack in Erbil, which killed a French officer, have been arrested. The attack occurred in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. The Iraqi Prime Minister's office confi…
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