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ICE lodges detainer for illegal migrant charged with strangling wife and dumping body near Oklahoma highway
FIRST ON FOX: The Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged a detainer request for an illegal migrant in Oklahoma who is charged with murder for allegedly strangling his wife to death and dumping her body near a highway. Willie Ricardo Merida‑Escobar, 40, was charged with the first-degree murder of his wife, Karla Gramajo-Cabrera, in Tulsa County, on April 10. Merida-Escobar, a Guatemalan national, entered the country illegally in September 2016 and was issue...
Bahamas police release Michigan man questioned after his wife disappeared from the couple’s boat
NewsWorldAmericasBahamas police release Michigan man questioned after his wife disappeared from the couple’s boatPolice in the Bahamas have released a Michigan man who said his wife disappeared after falling overboard from a small boat in waters off the island nationCorey Williams Tuesday 14 April 2026 20:14 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remo...
Freedom 250 unveils official website to celebrate US semiquincentennial
Freedom 250, a public-private partnership, launched 250.gov on Tuesday to commemorate the nation’s upcoming semiquincentennial. A press release shared first with The Hill described the new website as a “powerful new digital hub designed to bring Americans together” ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Users can navigate a…
Illegal immigrant driver charged with DUI after car veers off road, kills two children on bikes: police
An illegal immigrant, allegedly so intoxicated he could not stand, is accused of driving off a roadway and killing two children riding bikes on a sidewalk, officials said.Eri Otoniel Roblero-Perez was denied bond Monday on two counts of felony DUI resulting in death. He also faces charges of driving without a license and open container. He is currently being held at the Spartanburg County Detention Facility.The crash happened around 12:20 p.m. Sunday along Asheville Highway at Brock Street, abou...
Pakistan launches crackdown against illicit cigarette trade: Bilal Azhar Kayani
PakistanPakistan launches crackdown against illicit cigarette trade: Bilal Azhar KayaniBy Jahangir Khan-Apr 15, 2026ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move to curb the booming illicit tobacco market, the federal government, in coordination with provincial authorities, has announced a nationwide crackdown on the sale of illegal cigarettes. Speaking at the launch ceremony of a research report by Oxford Economics on illicit cigarette trade in Pakistan, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani has sai...
Morocco Signs Dual ICAO Agreements to Boost Aviation Oversight and Security
Fez – Morocco has signed two strategic agreements with the International Civil Aviation Organization, setting out a clear roadmap to strengthen training capacity, regulatory oversight and aviation security, according to official details released on Tuesday. The first agreement establishes a structured international training programme for civil aviation inspectors, led by the Ministry of Transport and Logistics in partnership with ICAO. Designed primarily for ICAO member states, particularly dev...
Makkah airport and metro plans underway: Official
InternationalMakkah airport and metro plans underway: OfficialBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026MAKKAH: Plans to build an airport and a metro system in Makkah are underway, according to an official, as the city moves ahead with major transport and infrastructure upgrades. CEO of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites, Saleh Al-Rasheed, said in an interview with Harvard Business Review that approval has been secured for the strategic and economic investment directions to develop Makkah Air...
VIDEO: Peshawar state-of-the-art mega bus terminal project
Must ReadPakistanVIDEO: Peshawar state-of-the-art mega bus terminal projectBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026A state-of-the-art Peshawar General Bus Terminal, spanning 323 kanals, is set to become one of the largest infrastructure projects in the province’s history. Constructed at a cost of Rs4.2 billion, the project aims to provide world-class travel facilities, an organised transport system, and a modern, well-equipped environment for the public. According to Special Assistant for Information Shafi Jan,...
Sri Lanka repatriates 238 stranded Iranian sailors: minister
InternationalSri Lanka repatriates 238 stranded Iranian sailors: ministerBy AFP -Apr 15, 2026COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has repatriated 238 Iranian sailors stranded in the South Asian country after one of their warships was torpedoed by a US submarine, a minister told AFP on Wednesday. Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara said 32 sailors rescued from the IRIS Dena — a frigate attacked on March 4 just off Sri Lanka — and another 206 from the IRIS Bushehr left on Tuesday. “A few sailors from the IRIS...
Children identify mother’s remains found after 30 years in Karachi
Children identify mother’s remains found after 30 years in KarachiBy Ahmer Rehman Khan-Apr 15, 2026KARACHI: In a shocking incident, the remains of a woman who went missing nearly 30 years ago have been discovered during excavation work inside a house in Orangi Town, Karachi. The disturbing discovery was made in Gulshan-e-Bahar, where workers were digging to deepen a water tank at a house located in Arkania Colony, Street No. 14. According to reports, the house had been purchased five years ago b...
Cuba’s top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctions
InternationalCuba's top destinations deserted, without power or fuel under US sanctionsBy Reuters -Apr 15, 2026CIENAGA DE ZAPATA: The sun is setting in Pálpite, a small town on the edge of Cuba’s vast Zapata Swamp, when suddenly the road swarms with activity. But not with the red land crabs that once attracted hundreds of thousands of tourists annually to one of the island’s top eco-tourism destinations. The crowds now are local residents pouring out of their homes in search of a cell phon...
Woman killed on Jirga orders in ‘Karo Kari’ case in Khairpur
Must ReadPakistanWoman killed on Jirga orders in ‘Karo Kari’ case in KhairpurBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026KHAIRPUR: A young woman was brutally killed in the name of so-called honour, referred to as karo kari, in Sindh’s Khairpur district, in an incident that has sparked widespread outrage. The murder took place in the Tando Masti Khan. According to police, the victim, 22-year-old Khalida, wife of Rashid Chandio, was accused of karo kari with a man from the same community. Reports indicate that the ki...
India power plant blast death toll climbs to 19: police
InternationalIndia power plant blast death toll climbs to 19: policeBy AFP -Apr 15, 2026RAIPUR, India: The death toll from a boiler blast at a power plant in central India has risen to 19, a police officer said on Wednesday, noting 17 others were injured. The explosion occurred Tuesday at a facility operated by Vedanta Limited, a subsidiary of London-listed Vedanta Resources, in Chhattisgarh state’s Sakti district. “The death toll in the power plant blast has reached 19 whereas 17 are undergoing...
Gaza civil defence says toddler among 10 killed in Israeli strikes
InternationalGaza civil defence says toddler among 10 killed in Israeli strikesBy AFP -Apr 15, 2026Gaza City: Gaza’s civil defence agency said on Tuesday that a toddler was among 10 people killed in separate Israeli strikes in the northern part of the Palestinian territory. Violence continues despite a ceasefire in the Gaza war that came into effect on October 10. Mahmoud Bassal, spokesman for the civil defence agency, which operates as a rescue service under Hamas authority, said “four people w...
Child rape accused killed in police encounter in Gujranwala
PakistanChild rape accused killed in police encounter in GujranwalaBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026GUJRANWALA: A suspect accused in a child assault case was killed during an alleged police encounter in Gujranwala, police said. According to a spokesperson for the district police, the suspect—identified as Arsalan alias Shani—was in police custody on physical remand in connection with the abduction and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. The encounter took place within the jurisdiction of the Khiali pol...
Dr. Fazeela Abbasi fights to restore frozen joint bank account
LifestylePakistanDr. Fazeela Abbasi fights to restore frozen joint bank accountBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026Dr Fazeela Abbasi filed a request to reopen her joint account with Hamza Ali Abbasi. In the recent update, during the Special Court Central hearing held against Dr Fazeela Abbasi in the money laundering case. The case was heard by Special Judge Central Humayun Dilawar. According to court orders, Dr Fazeela Abbasi’s interim arrest bail has been extended until April 20. Dr Fazeela has also filed...
Punjab CM approves expansion of Model Village Project
PakistanPunjab CM approves expansion of Model Village ProjectBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif has granted in-principle approval to transform 7,500 villages into model villages under the second phase of the “Model Village Project.” Chairing a special meeting to review progress on rural development and clean water initiatives, the chief minister directed authorities to present clear timelines for project completion and submit comparative “before and after” videos of each village...
Turkey school shooting: four dead, 20 injured, says governor
InternationalTurkey school shooting: four dead, 20 injured, says governorBy AFP -Apr 15, 2026A student opened fire at random in a Turkish school Wednesday, killing four people and wounding 20, a local official said, just one day after a shooter wounded 16 people and then killed himself in another school. Latest International News & Updates Kahramanmaras province governor Mukerrem Unluer said a teacher and three students were killed in the latest attack. “A student came to school with guns th...
Lahore’s Growth in Focus: Chairman Vision Group Aleem Khan & CEO RUDA Imran Amin Visit ParkView City Embankment
AdvertorialLahore’s Growth in Focus: Chairman Vision Group Aleem Khan & CEO RUDA Imran Amin Visit ParkView City EmbankmentBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026Chairman Park ViewCity, Abdul Aleem Khan, and CEO Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA), Imran Amin, conducted a joint visit to the Ravi River embankment site, where large-scale development work is currently underway. During the visit, both officials reviewed the progress of the embankment construction, a critical infrastructure initiative aimed...
RAF fighter jets scrambled over 'suspected Russian bomber approaching UK'
RAF fighter jets scrambled over 'suspected Russian bomber approaching UK'Two RAF Typhoons were reportedly deployed following concerns of a suspected Russian bomber approaching UK airspace today - it follows Defence Secretary John Healey's warning to Vladimir PutinCommentsNewsEthan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead19:58, 14 Apr 2026Updated 20:14, 14 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesRAF Typhoon jet (file)(Image: Getty Images)RAF fighter jets have been scrambled over concerns of a suspected Russi...