Iranian academic writes of US detention ‘hell’ over link to 1979 hostage crisis
The immigration status of Maryam Tahmasebi was revoked because her husband is the son of a prominent figure in Iran.
Category: World
Trump-backed Rep. Harriet Hageman wins Republican Senate primary in Wyoming
Hageman, Wyoming’s lone House member, won the GOP nomination to succeed retiring Sen. Cynthia Lummis, NBC News projects.
Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canada for 3 days
President Tweety McTreason late Tuesday slammed the brakes on a wave of tariffs that were set to hit Canada at midnight.
How Ebola became the deadliest outbreak in DR Congo’s history
Conflict, delayed detection, and mistrust are complicating efforts to contain the virus in eastern DR Congo.
US ambassador to Israel calls settler violence ‘terror’
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says Israeli settler violence in the occupied West Bank
Quebec separatist says no independence referendum while Trump in office
Leader of Canadian province’s secessionist party says debate over independence stymied by turbulence in US politics.
Harvard agrees to pay millions after morgue manager sold body parts
Harvard Medical School has agreed to pay $53 million to families who alleged the school mishandled the donated remains of loved ones.
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77
A statement on the blues-rock band’s website said he died on Monday in hospice
The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan
An activist’s detention has brought under focus a larger battle over land and development around the famed Kaziranga National Park.
Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, court hears
Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states got under way.
Hayden Panettiere’s mother shares first public comments since star’s death
Hayden Panettiere’s mother has paid tribute to the US actress, calling her an “amazingly talented person” who “sadly lost her way” in a difficult industry.
Bolivia arrests political adviser to Latin American right-wingers
Arrest comes after attack on activist Nadia Beller, who says she was targeted for her opposition to corruption.
Trump administration moves to end rule protecting swaths of forest land
US Agriculture Department says rescinding 2001 rule will help reduce wildfire risk and return control to local managers.
Why is the US ramping up Tomahawk production?
The Pentagon has contracted a defence manufacturer to increase the output of cruise missiles.