Wanted Syrian General Sheltered by US and Lebanon in Exchange for Intelligence
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Wanted Syrian General Sheltered by US and Lebanon in Exchange for Intelligence

A former high-ranking Syrian military official accused of crimes against humanity is currently receiving financial support and protection from American and Lebanese authorities. Following the collapse of the Assad regime, Bassam al-Hassan—who previously oversaw Syria’s chemical weapons program and advised former President Bashar al-Assad—was relocated to Lebanon under a covert arrangement facilitated by the FBI […]
Ex-CIA Officer Pleads Guilty to Creating Bogus Classified Operation to Embezzle $190 Million in Cash and Gold
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Ex-CIA Officer Pleads Guilty to Creating Bogus Classified Operation to Embezzle $190 Million in Cash and Gold

A former officer with the Central Intelligence Agency has formally pleaded guilty to orchestrating an elaborate, fraudulent scheme in which he embezzled nearly $200 million in taxpayer funds by establishing a fictional, top-secret government operation. Federal prosecutors confirmed that David J. Rush, a resident of Virginia, admitted to one count of wire fraud after exploiting […]
Former Sri Lankan First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa Detained Amid Corruption Probe
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Former Sri Lankan First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa Detained Amid Corruption Probe

Anti-corruption officials in Sri Lanka have taken former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa into custody regarding allegations that a charitable foundation tied to her improperly handled funds designated for a pediatric medical facility. Investigators detained the 73-year-old at her residence in Colombo following her return from Singapore, where she had been undergoing medical care. The inquiry […]
France Suspends Stun Grenades Amid Violent Student Demonstrations and Serious Injuries
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France Suspends Stun Grenades Amid Violent Student Demonstrations and Serious Injuries

The French government has announced an immediate suspension on the use of stun grenades for policing nationwide student demonstrations. This decision follows a severe incident in Lens where a 15-year-old boy lost his hand. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed the pause would remain in effect until the exact circumstances surrounding Monday’s altercation are fully investigated […]