Scores of Afghans have left for the US after their visas were processed in the Philippines

A British man was murdered in Ecuador after being pulled from a police station by locals who accused him of shooting a resident in the village of Playas del Cuyabeno. Despite being arrested for his protection, a mob broke into the station six hours later and set him on fire outside, leading to his death. The village, accessible only by boat, is known for its small tourism industry linked to the Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, which...

A North Shore woman reported encountering a suspicious individual claiming to conduct a storm damage survey for Auckland Council following Cyclone Tam. The resident noted that the visitor lacked identification and was the only one to arrive, prompting her to verify with the council, which confirmed that no staff are conducting house-to-house checks. Auckland Councillor Richard Hills advised residents to request ID from anyone claiming to represent the council and to report any suspicious activity...

Three years ago, Bradley van Eysland played a crucial role in thwarting Zurenah Smit's civil claim to her murdered husband Stefan Smit's fortune. His testimony in the ongoing criminal trial could significantly impact her fate, potentially leading to a life sentence for her involvement in the murder. If the court accepts his account of events, he may be a key factor in her conviction. Full Article

Narayan Kumar Subedi learned that his son Ashish, a Bhutanese refugee resettled in the US, was deported amid a domestic dispute and caught in a complex legal limbo, as he is neither welcomed in Bhutan nor recognized in Nepal. After being flown from the US to Bhutan and quickly expelled to India, Ashish and nine others now face detention in Nepal, raising concerns from international rights groups seeking recognition of their status. The situation echoes...

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed details about U.S. airstrikes in Yemen to a private Signal group that included his wife, brother, and personal attorney, raising concerns about handling sensitive military information. The messages contained flight schedules for F/A-18 Hornets and were sent on March 15, coinciding with another chat that mistakenly included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. In response, a Defense Department spokesperson asserted that no classified information was shared, criticizing media outlets for relying...