Federal agents are flooding the Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis. They are conducting raids at 22, mostly Somali locations across the area. Things will get difficult for some of these potential fraudsters. They might be severely abusing a system meant to help needy children. The FBI raided 22 locations. It included child care centers in Minnesota on Tuesday morning. It is part of a wide-ranging investigation of social services fraud. Last winter’s Operation Metro Surge raids were not focused on immigration enforcement. This one concentrates on prominent businesses tied to the Somali-American community. Responses A DHS spokesperson told Newsweek, “The American people…
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Big things are happening quickly as President Trump continues to disrupt historic global structures of control and influence. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced they are leaving OPEC in order to manifest their own sovereign economic destiny and increase domestic oil production without the limits and rules of the OPEC cartel. This is a significant alignment with President Donald Trump who has actively argued against the OPEC assembly and the oil price controls they have historically imposed. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday it will leave OPEC effective May 1, stripping the oil…
In Federalist 51, James Madison recognized the “great difficulty” of self-governance: “[Y]ou must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself.” The Gun Control Act has controlled the governed — us — and Americans’ access to a range of weapons. But has Congress’ approach to machine guns overstepped its powers? A new lawsuit from a Texas gun club seeks to enforce the Framers’ vision of a limited federal government. (RELATED: Fear That’s Long Haunted Gun Owners Could Be Erased In Tennessee)Our Constitution’s genius is that it separates powers. Not only…
Mexican Navy special forces captured a top commander of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), who carried a $5 million U.S. bounty. Audias Flores Silva, known as “El Jardinero,” was apprehended Monday in the western state of Nayarit after a 19-month surveillance operation involving more than 500 troops, six helicopters and multiple aircraft, Reuters reported. Security personnel encircled a cabin near the resort city of Puerto Vallarta where roughly 30 pickup trucks and over 60 armed guards shielded the cartel figure, Mexico’s Navy announced. His escorts fled as a distraction, but troops discovered Flores concealed in a roadside ditch. The…
California may be called the Golden State, but residents who flee end up with much more green in their pockets. A report released last month by the California Policy Lab concluded that Californians who leave the state often end up in more affordable communities and are able to build wealth more easily. When residents move, they save an average of $672 per month on housing expenses alone — such as rent or mortgage, utilities, property taxes, and insurance. The medium home price for them is $398,000 lower — marking 48 percent cost savings relative to the California communities they leave.…
Dr. David M. Morens, a former senior adviser to former NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci, has been arrested and indicted on allegations of hiding recordings and communications related to the origin of COVID-19. The 78-year-old served in the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from 2006 to 2022 and is charged with conspiracy against the United States, destruction and falsification of federal records, and concealment of records. Key allegations include using a personal Gmail account to exchange non-public NIH information and evade Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, particularly concerning the “Understanding the Risk of Bat Coronavirus Emergence”…
The Vienna plot drew comparisons to a 2017 attack by a suicide bomber at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, that killed 22 people.WIENER NEUSTADT, Austria (AP) — A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.The plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still canceled Swift’s three performances in August 2024. The singer’s fans, known as Swifties, who had flown to Austria from across the globe to attend a performance of her record-setting Eras Tour were…
A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci was indicted Tuesday regarding his alleged efforts to hide records about the origins of the Chinese coronavirus. Seventy-eight-year-old Dr. David Morens is facing multiple charges in the case, the New York Post reported. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) detailed the indictment against the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) staffer, saying he was allegedly involved in evading Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests linked to COVID-19 research grants: According to the indictment, Morens, Co-Conspirator 1, Co-Conspirator 2, and others conspired during the COVID-19 pandemic to defraud and commit several…
Accidents are common on Indonesia’s aging railroad network. In January 2024, two trains collided in West Java province, killing at least four people.BEKASI, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers finished removing victims from a damaged commuter train car Tuesday, confirming that the crash outside Indonesia’s capital killed 15 people, all of whom were women.The crash occurred Monday when a long-distance train crashed into the rear car of the stopped commuter train at Bekasi Timur Station outside Jakarta. The car was one designated for women only, a common accommodation to stop harassment.A total of 88 injured people were taken to hospitals for treatment, said Bobby Rasyidin, CEO…
Republican North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer said Tuesday that Americans are “cynical” toward elites who only make a “little bit” of money. Cramer claimed that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell should “cash in” on his role at the agency, which prompted “Squawk Box” co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin to say the American people would not approve of such an idea. Cramer said he is concerned about the public’s cynicism toward those elites who just happen to make some money while in a powerful position.“That said, what I worry about, Andrew [Ross Sorkin], is that as a nation, we are cynical toward…
President Trump hailed “the two most exceptional nations the world has ever known” as he and First Lady Melania welcomed the Royal couple to the White House on Tuesday morning for the first full day of the state visit marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. King Charles III and his Queen Consort Camilla arrived at the White House on Tuesday morning as invited guests of U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania, met by an impressive display of martial music, an honour guard of U.S. troops, and the executive mansion draped in American and British flags. The…
ALLEGED WHCD SHOOTER CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF THE PRESIDENT … Would-Be Trump Assassin Faces Life In Prison, Other Federal Charges The suspect who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ (WHCA) Dinner Saturday, Cole Allen, was charged Monday.
At an E Street Band’s concert in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Bruce Springsteen offered a prayer to President Donald Trump following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “We also send out a prayer of thanks that our president, nor anyone in the administration, nor anyone attending, was injured at last night’s incident at the [White House] Press Correspondents’ Dinner,” Springsteen told the audience, according to a fans’ video posted on X. The “Dancing in the Dark” singer went on to condemn political violence. “We can disagree. We can be critical of those in power, and we can peacefully fight…
At an E Street Band’s concert in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Bruce Springsteen offered a prayer to President Donald Trump following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “We also send out a prayer of thanks that our president, nor anyone in the administration, nor anyone attending, was injured at last night’s incident at the [White House] Press Correspondents’ Dinner,” Springsteen told the audience, according to a fans’ video posted on X. The “Dancing in the Dark” singer went on to condemn political violence. “We can disagree. We can be critical of those in power, and we can peacefully fight…
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it would be exiting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The decision, state-run media reported, is part of a vision for the country’s economic future, suggesting its ties to OPEC are in conflict with its national interests. The announcement referred to the “near-term volatility” stemming from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S-Iran conflict. “A stable global energy system depends on flexible, reliable, and affordable supply. The UAE has invested to meet evolving demand efficiently and responsibly, prioritizing stability, affordability and sustainability,” the UAE said in a statement. Abu…
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it would be exiting the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The decision, state-run media reported, is part of a vision for the country’s economic future, suggesting its ties to OPEC are in conflict with its national interests. The announcement referred to the “near-term volatility” stemming from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S-Iran conflict. “A stable global energy system depends on flexible, reliable, and affordable supply. The UAE has invested to meet evolving demand efficiently and responsibly, prioritizing stability, affordability and sustainability,” the UAE said in a statement. Abu…
A Russian yacht passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, despite the U.S. blockade and Iranian monitoring of the waterway.The yacht, a 142-ft. vessel, sailed from Dubai on Friday, before arriving in Muscat, Oman, The Hill reported, citing data from MarineTraffic. The ship is connected to a sanctioned Russian oligarch and was flying the Russian flag. Its passage made the yacht one of the few private vessels to clear the waterway amid the ongoing ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. Negotiations have stalled, however, and Tehran has not committed to additional talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. Trump on Monday,…
A Russian yacht passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, despite the U.S. blockade and Iranian monitoring of the waterway.The yacht, a 142-ft. vessel, sailed from Dubai on Friday, before arriving in Muscat, Oman, The Hill reported, citing data from MarineTraffic. The ship is connected to a sanctioned Russian oligarch and was flying the Russian flag. Its passage made the yacht one of the few private vessels to clear the waterway amid the ongoing ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. Negotiations have stalled, however, and Tehran has not committed to additional talks in Islamabad, Pakistan. Trump on Monday,…
Dr. David M. Morens, a former top adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, was arrested and charged Tuesday with conspiracy and destruction of federal records in one of the first cases to allege a cover-up in the COVID-19 pandemic.The charges, brought by the U.S. Justice Department, the FBI and the Health and Human Services Inspector General, were immediately praised by two powerful investigative chairmen in Congress who had alleged Morens was destroying records and using private email to keep information about the coronavirus and its origins from Congress. “More than two years ago, my PSI staff discovered and made public emails…
Dr. David M. Morens, a former top adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci, was arrested and charged Tuesday with conspiracy and destruction of federal records in one of the first cases to allege a cover-up in the COVID-19 pandemic.The charges, brought by the U.S. Justice Department, the FBI and the Health and Human Services Inspector General, were immediately praised by two powerful investigative chairmen in Congress who had alleged Morens was destroying records and using private email to keep information about the coronavirus and its origins from Congress. “More than two years ago, my PSI staff discovered and made public emails…
A three-judge panel of the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled against the federal government’s mass detention policy for illegal aliens awaiting deportation, setting up a likely Supreme Court fight.The 5th Circuit and 8th Circuit Courts of Appeals have already sided with the Trump administration, meaning that the ruling has created a circuit split, which makes the Supreme Court more likely to hear the matter. The 3-0 ruling on Tuesday saw the judges assert that the Trump administration’s policy “would send a seismic shock through our immigration detention system and society, straining our already overcrowded detention infrastructure, incarcerating…
A three-judge panel of the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday ruled against the federal government’s mass detention policy for illegal aliens awaiting deportation, setting up a likely Supreme Court fight.The 5th Circuit and 8th Circuit Courts of Appeals have already sided with the Trump administration, meaning that the ruling has created a circuit split, which makes the Supreme Court more likely to hear the matter. The 3-0 ruling on Tuesday saw the judges assert that the Trump administration’s policy “would send a seismic shock through our immigration detention system and society, straining our already overcrowded detention infrastructure, incarcerating…
“victims claim Brown University did not respond to reports of suspicious activity or implement measures to enhance campus safety before the attack” The post Brown Students Sue School for Allegedly Ignoring Warnings Before Campus Shooting first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
“victims claim Brown University did not respond to reports of suspicious activity or implement measures to enhance campus safety before the attack” The post Brown Students Sue School for Allegedly Ignoring Warnings Before Campus Shooting first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
David Morens. Credit: NIAID One of the top cronies of one of the most destructive political figures in recent memory has been indicted by President Trump’s Department of Justice. As The New York Post reported, 78-year-old David Morens, a former senior advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci was charged with several crimes, including: conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal, or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting. The Post also notes that the indictment, which was unsealed Monday in Maryland federal court, also lists two unnamed co-conspirators who “concealed, removed, destroyed…
David Morens. Credit: NIAID One of the top cronies of one of the most destructive political figures in recent memory has been indicted by President Trump’s Department of Justice. As The New York Post reported, 78-year-old David Morens, a former senior advisor to Dr. Anthony Fauci was charged with several crimes, including: conspiracy against the United States; destruction, alteration, or falsification of records in federal investigations; concealment, removal, or mutilation of records; and aiding and abetting. The Post also notes that the indictment, which was unsealed Monday in Maryland federal court, also lists two unnamed co-conspirators who “concealed, removed, destroyed…
One of the least fair impulses we all tend to share is attributing the actions of a mentally ill person of any race, ideology, sexual preference, or whatever characteristic you please to an entire group. Advertisement Insane people come in all shapes and sizes, and can hold any number of opinions that overlap with mainstream views without the mainstream views being the cause of their actions. 43% of Americans who think the Republican Party is “so dangerous” that violence is necessary “to get the country back on track,” also believe “Donald Trump wants children to learn that slavery was a good…
One of the least fair impulses we all tend to share is attributing the actions of a mentally ill person of any race, ideology, sexual preference, or whatever characteristic you please to an entire group. Advertisement Insane people come in all shapes and sizes, and can hold any number of opinions that overlap with mainstream views without the mainstream views being the cause of their actions. 43% of Americans who think the Republican Party is “so dangerous” that violence is necessary “to get the country back on track,” also believe “Donald Trump wants children to learn that slavery was a good…
Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has long been the poster child for the billionaire class, a hyper-capitalist and unnervingly out-of-touch group whose spineless obsession with hoarding more money than they could ever spend has earned them a reputation as a corrupted blight on modern society. Despite his virtually infinite wealth, Zuckerberg’s lack of basic empathy has led to widespread mockery and facetious accusations of secretly being a robot. Now, his latest move is sure to kick the allegations into overdrive. And no, we’re not…
Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has long been the poster child for the billionaire class, a hyper-capitalist and unnervingly out-of-touch group whose spineless obsession with hoarding more money than they could ever spend has earned them a reputation as a corrupted blight on modern society. Despite his virtually infinite wealth, Zuckerberg’s lack of basic empathy has led to widespread mockery and facetious accusations of secretly being a robot. Now, his latest move is sure to kick the allegations into overdrive. And no, we’re not…
A nurse loads a syringe with a vaccine against hepatitis in Lynwood, Calif., on Aug. 27, 2013. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty ImagesRemoving the universal hepatitis B vaccine dose for newborns would lead to more infections and deaths, according to two new studies released on April 27.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in December 2025 said it was no longer recommending that infants born to women who tested negative for hepatitis B receive a dose shortly after birth, although the agency maintained the recommended dose for all other newborns. The update is on hold under a federal judge’s recent ruling.We…
A nurse loads a syringe with a vaccine against hepatitis in Lynwood, Calif., on Aug. 27, 2013. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty ImagesRemoving the universal hepatitis B vaccine dose for newborns would lead to more infections and deaths, according to two new studies released on April 27.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in December 2025 said it was no longer recommending that infants born to women who tested negative for hepatitis B receive a dose shortly after birth, although the agency maintained the recommended dose for all other newborns. The update is on hold under a federal judge’s recent ruling.We…
By Michael Gryboski, Editor Tuesday, April 28, 2026Volunteers with University United Methodist Church of Wichita, Kansas, handing out gas cards to commuters as part of their “Love at the Pump” event on April 25, 2026. | Jessica Seacat A Kansas congregation is stepping beyond its walls to meet people where they are: at the gas pump.University United Methodist Church of Wichita recently gave away 200 gas cards to commuters, each worth $20, in an effort to help offset rising fuel costs and offer a tangible expression of care to the community.The church hosted a “Love at the Pump” event on…
Costs are projected to make a 24% surge, with fertilizer jumping 31%.WASHINGTON (AFP) — The World Bank said Tuesday that war in the Middle East is expected to push energy costs this year to their highest since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, while fertilizer affordability also plunges.“The war is hitting the global economy in cumulative waves: first through higher energy prices, then higher food prices, and finally, higher inflation,” said World Bank chief economist Indermit Gill, as the organization releases its latest commodity markets outlook.Energy costs have rocketed after U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting Iran from Feb. 28. Tehran retaliated by virtually…
The U.S. Embassy building during a ceremony in Mexico City on Dec. 17, 2024. Yuri Cortez/AFP via Getty ImagesThe U.S. Embassy in Mexico said Monday that government employees should avoid travel to a city near the U.S.-Mexico border due to “violent criminal activity.”The American consulate in Matamoros, Mexico, obtained reports of criminal activity, including roadblocks set up in Reynosa, Mexico, according to a State Department bulletin.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.
The U.S. Embassy building during a ceremony in Mexico City on Dec. 17, 2024. Yuri Cortez/AFP via Getty ImagesThe U.S. Embassy in Mexico said Monday that government employees should avoid travel to a city near the U.S.-Mexico border due to “violent criminal activity.”The American consulate in Matamoros, Mexico, obtained reports of criminal activity, including roadblocks set up in Reynosa, Mexico, according to a State Department bulletin.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.
Democrat congressional candidate Ala Stanford. Credit: NBC 10 Philadelphia YouTube screenshot A far-left Democrat congressional candidate in Pennsylvania humiliated herself on live television last week after being asked a basic question about immigration enforcement. On Friday, Dr. Ala Stanford sat down for a one-on-one interview with NBC 10 Philadelphia’s Lauren Mayk to discuss her candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 3rd congressional district, which is located in Philly. As NBC 10 notes, voters are choosing a new member of congress to replace retiring Congressman Dwight Evans to represent the district. In the middle of the interview, Mayk brought up Stanford’s support for abolishing…
Democrat congressional candidate Ala Stanford. Credit: NBC 10 Philadelphia YouTube screenshot A far-left Democrat congressional candidate in Pennsylvania humiliated herself on live television last week after being asked a basic question about immigration enforcement. On Friday, Dr. Ala Stanford sat down for a one-on-one interview with NBC 10 Philadelphia’s Lauren Mayk to discuss her candidacy for Pennsylvania’s 3rd congressional district, which is located in Philly. As NBC 10 notes, voters are choosing a new member of congress to replace retiring Congressman Dwight Evans to represent the district. In the middle of the interview, Mayk brought up Stanford’s support for abolishing…
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026. Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran informed his administration that it is in a “state of collapse” and wants the Strait of Hormuz to be opened amid what he said are leadership problems.In a post issued on Truth Social on the morning of April 28, the president wrote, “Iran has just informed us that they are in a ‘State of Collapse.’”We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the…
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026. Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran informed his administration that it is in a “state of collapse” and wants the Strait of Hormuz to be opened amid what he said are leadership problems.In a post issued on Truth Social on the morning of April 28, the president wrote, “Iran has just informed us that they are in a ‘State of Collapse.’”We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the…
A pawnshop advertising sign greets customers outside of Phenix City, Alabama, on April 7, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch TimesCall it the “silver tsunami.”Waves of aging small business owners are planning to retire over the next 10 years, according to new data from the 2026 Zelle Small Business Pulse Report, released on April 27.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.
A pawnshop advertising sign greets customers outside of Phenix City, Alabama, on April 7, 2026. John Fredricks/The Epoch TimesCall it the “silver tsunami.”Waves of aging small business owners are planning to retire over the next 10 years, according to new data from the 2026 Zelle Small Business Pulse Report, released on April 27.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.
Ever wonder why the judicial systems in the U.S., France and England are so different? We take a look and decide definitively which one is the best. Well, maybe.Grab your passport, doughty listener. We’re headed across the Atlantic to see how justice works in England and France, and why it looks so different from the U.S.While a judge in France takes an active role seeking the absolute truth, the U.S. system functions more like a high-stakes sporting event, where the judge serves as a referee between two competing sides.In our fifth episode this season, we trace the evolution of trials…
HBO host Bill Maher described Democratic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a “communist” Monday, surprising his guest, left-wing comedian David Cross. Mamdani has called for massive tax increases on top income earners, a rent freeze, free day care and city-run grocery stores as part of a far-left policy agenda during his successful mayoral campaign. Cross and Maher started to clash during Monday’s episode of Maher’s “Club Random” podcast when Cross described himself as a “Democrat Socialist.” (RELATED: Mayor Mamdani Says Exodus From NYC Is Just Your Imagination)“You’re plainly to the left of me if you even say you’re…
HBO host Bill Maher described Democratic New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a “communist” Monday, surprising his guest, left-wing comedian David Cross. Mamdani has called for massive tax increases on top income earners, a rent freeze, free day care and city-run grocery stores as part of a far-left policy agenda during his successful mayoral campaign. Cross and Maher started to clash during Monday’s episode of Maher’s “Club Random” podcast when Cross described himself as a “Democrat Socialist.” (RELATED: Mayor Mamdani Says Exodus From NYC Is Just Your Imagination)“You’re plainly to the left of me if you even say you’re…
The desire for a bigger budget has pitted parliamentarians against EU nations including Germany, which has the bloc’s largest economy. Berlin instead calls to cut spending.STRASBOURG, France (AFP) — The European Parliament on Tuesday threw its weight behind a more ambitious and bigger long-term EU budget, demanding new taxes to ramp up future spending.The EU executive last year proposed a nearly 2 trillion-euro ($2.3 trillion) long-term budget bazooka for 2028-2034 that includes paying off the bloc’s coronavirus-related debt.EU lawmakers rejected that proposal, and called on the European Union to roll over the debt to finance a 10% increase in spending…
(José Niño, Headline USA) Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, ridiculed Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., after a video re-emerged showing her describing World War II as “World War Eleven.” Lee posted: “‘World War Eleven’ — Yes, that was deadly.” “World War Eleven” Yes, that was deadly pic.twitter.com/mEyxsPii4K — Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) April 27, 2026 The original footage originated from a Jan. 22, 2025 press conference where Omar, accompanied by fellow House Democrats, advocated for repealing the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. President Trump had cited the statute to accelerate deportations of suspected Venezuelan gang members. During her statement, Omar declared that the…
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) The Justice Department has secured an indictment against David Morens, a former senior aid to ex-COVID czar Anthony Fauci, for deliberately concealing records about coronavirus.The indictment stems from the infamous $3.7 million grant that the National Institutes of Health gave to Peter Daszak and his firm, EcoHealth Alliance, for “Understanding the Risk of Bat Coronavirus Emergence.” That grant allegedly funded risky gain-of-function research that some think led to the COVID-19 pandemic. In early 2020, the Trump administration terminated the grant. But according to the indictment, Morens conspired with others to restore the termination of the bat coronavirus grant and…
Bahrain handed down life sentences to five people Tuesday on charges of espionage on behalf of Iran just one day after the kingdom stripped citizenship from 69 others it accused of backing Tehran’s attacks, officials and state media said. The country’s High Criminal Court convicted two Afghan nationals and three Bahrainis of surveilling and photographing key installations on Iran’s behalf, Gulf News reported, citing the public prosecution. The court acquitted a sixth defendant, also Bahraini. Prosecutors said they are weighing an appeal of that ruling. The state media outlet Bahrain News Agency (BNA) also reported the ruling.In a separate case,…
Bahrain handed down life sentences to five people Tuesday on charges of espionage on behalf of Iran just one day after the kingdom stripped citizenship from 69 others it accused of backing Tehran’s attacks, officials and state media said. The country’s High Criminal Court convicted two Afghan nationals and three Bahrainis of surveilling and photographing key installations on Iran’s behalf, Gulf News reported, citing the public prosecution. The court acquitted a sixth defendant, also Bahraini. Prosecutors said they are weighing an appeal of that ruling. The state media outlet Bahrain News Agency (BNA) also reported the ruling.In a separate case,…