Turkey Jails Istanbul Mayor Before Trial, Triggering Explosive Opposition Backlash

People take part in a protest on the day Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was jailed as part of a corruption investigation, near Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality building, in Istanbul, Turkey, March 23, 2025.

ISTANBUL, March 23 — In a move that has ignited political turmoil and public outrage, a Turkish court has ordered the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu ahead of his trial on corruption-related charges. The decision has led to one of the largest waves of protests seen in the country in over a decade, as … Read more

Global Flight Chaos as Massive Fire Forces Heathrow Airport Shutdown

Heathrow Airport closed for at least 24 hours after substation fire

LONDON, March 21 – A massive fire at a power substation near Heathrow Airport plunged Europe’s busiest air hub into darkness, forcing its complete shutdown and stranding thousands of passengers worldwide. The unexpected closure on Friday has triggered a ripple effect, disrupting international flight schedules and leaving airlines scrambling to rework their operations. Flames and … Read more

American Citizen Freed After Over Two Years in Taliban Custody Amid Diplomatic Efforts

US citizen George Glezmann (C) with US official Adam Boehler (C-L), former US envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad (C-R) and Qatari diplomats in Kabul, before heading for Doha

DOHA/KABUL, March 20 – After more than two years in captivity, an American citizen, George Glezmann, has been released by the Taliban. His freedom follows diplomatic negotiations facilitated by Qatar, with U.S. officials confirming his safe return. Glezmann, an airline mechanic from Atlanta, was detained in December 2022 while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist. … Read more

NASA Astronauts Successfully Return to Earth After Extended Space Mission

A SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, two veteran NASA astronauts who have been stuck on the International Space Station for nine months, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov and NASA astronaut Nick Hague, undocks from the ISS to begin a journey to return to Earth March 18, 2025.

WASHINGTON, March 18 – After an unexpectedly prolonged stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally making their way back to Earth. Departing the orbiting laboratory in the early hours of Tuesday morning, they embarked on their journey home aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, marking the … Read more

SpaceX Crew Dragon Makes Historic Docking at ISS, Ending Astronauts’ Nine-Month Struggle

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams prepare orbital hardware for installation inside the International Space Station.

WASHINGTON, March 16 -After an extended stay of over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally preparing for their long-awaited return to Earth. Their unexpected delay, caused by technical problems with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, has come to an end as a new SpaceX Crew Dragon … Read more

FBI Issues Urgent Warning for Gmail, Outlook, and VPN Users Amid Rising Ransomware Threats

FBI Warns Gmail, Apple Mail, Outlook Users

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an alarming alert regarding escalating ransomware threats targeting webmail services and virtual private networks (VPNs). These attacks, which have been linked to the notorious Medusa ransomware group, are posing a significant risk to individuals and organizations alike. The FBI, in collaboration with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security … Read more

Wall Street Awaits Fed Decision Amid Market Jitters Sparked by Tariff Uncertainty

A Wall St. street sign is seen near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S.

NEW YORK, March 14 – The U.S. stock market has been on a rollercoaster ride in recent weeks, with sharp declines fueled by ongoing trade policy uncertainties and economic concerns. Investors are now shifting their focus to the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting, hoping for signals on potential interest rate adjustments that could bring some stability. … Read more