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Internet Blackout After Huge Iran Marches as Supreme Leader Says Protesters Are ‘Trying to Please Trump’. AI-Generated.
Iran imposed a widespread internet blackout following some of the largest public marches seen in recent years, cutting off millions of people from online communication as protests spread across major cities. The move came shortly after Iran’s Supreme Leader accused demonstrators of acting to “please Trump,” framing the unrest as foreign-driven rather than domestically motivated.
By Aarif Lashariabout 15 hours ago in The Swamp
In Pictures: Protests Held in US Cities After Woman Shot Dead by Immigration Agent. AI-Generated.
Across the United States, protests have erupted in multiple cities following the fatal shooting of a woman by a US immigration enforcement agent. From Minneapolis to Los Angeles, demonstrators have gathered in streets, parks, and public squares, holding candles, placards, and photographs as they demand justice, transparency, and accountability.
By Aarif Lasharia day ago in The Swamp
MPs Will Vote on Any Deployment of UK Troops to Ukraine, Says Keir Starmer. AI-Generated.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged that Members of Parliament will vote on any potential deployment of British troops to Ukraine, marking a significant statement about democratic oversight during one of Europe’s most sensitive security crises.
By Aarif Lasharia day ago in The Swamp
Debunking False Claims About the Minneapolis ICE Shooting. AI-Generated.
In the days following the fatal shooting of a woman in Minneapolis involving a US immigration enforcement agent, social media has been flooded with claims, counterclaims, and speculation. As protests spread and emotions run high, misinformation has traveled faster than verified facts, deepening confusion and mistrust.
By Aarif Lasharia day ago in Photography
Gaza Children Risk Snipers to Attend Tent Schools. AI-Generated.
In Gaza, education has become an act of courage. As conflict continues to devastate neighborhoods and displace families, children are risking sniper fire to attend makeshift “tent schools”, driven by a determination to learn even amid fear, hunger, and destruction.
By Aarif Lasharia day ago in The Swamp
Protests Held in Minneapolis After Woman Shot Dead by US Immigration Agent. AI-Generated.
Protests erupted across Minneapolis after a woman was shot and killed during an encounter with a US immigration enforcement agent, sparking renewed national debate over the use of force, accountability, and immigration policing. Demonstrators gathered near the site of the shooting and outside government buildings, demanding answers, justice, and systemic reform.
By Aarif Lasharia day ago in The Swamp
How US Forces Seized Two Ghost Fleet Tankers on Opposite Sides of the Atlantic. AI-Generated.
In a dramatic display of maritime enforcement, US forces seized two so-called “ghost fleet” oil tankers on opposite sides of the Atlantic, underscoring Washington’s increasingly aggressive efforts to crack down on sanctions evasion. The coordinated actions, carried out thousands of miles apart, reveal how the United States is expanding its reach to disrupt shadow shipping networks that have quietly kept sanctioned oil flowing across global markets.
By Aarif Lasharia day ago in The Swamp
‘Splash & Grab’ and ‘UK Ready to Seize More of Putin’s Ships’. AI-Generated.
The UK government has signaled a significant escalation in its approach toward Russia, with officials indicating that Britain is ready to seize more vessels linked to President Vladimir Putin and the Russian state. Dubbed “splash and grab” by critics and commentators, the policy reflects a tougher enforcement of sanctions aimed at pressuring Moscow amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
By Aarif Lasharia day ago in The Swamp
Latin America Fears What Comes Next After the Venezuela Raid. AI-Generated.
Across Latin America, governments and citizens alike are grappling with deep unease following the U.S. raid on Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. While Washington has framed the operation as a decisive blow against authoritarian rule, much of the region is focused on a different question: what happens next?
By Aarif Lashari3 days ago in The Swamp
Trump’s Venezuela Raid Has Created Chaos — and That Is a Risk for China. AI-Generated.
Donald Trump’s decision to authorize a dramatic raid targeting Venezuela’s leadership has sent shockwaves far beyond Latin America. While the operation was framed by U.S. officials as a decisive strike against authoritarianism, its aftermath has plunged Venezuela into political, economic, and social chaos. That instability, analysts warn, is not only a regional concern—it poses a strategic risk for China, one of Venezuela’s most important international partners.
By Aarif Lashari3 days ago in Motivation
Swiss Bar Owners ‘Overwhelmed With Grief’ in First Public Comments Since 40 Killed in Fire. AI-Generated.
The owners of Le Constellation, a popular bar in the alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, have spoken publicly for the first time since a devastating fire killed 40 people earlier this month. In a brief but emotional statement released through their lawyer, the owners said they were “overwhelmed with grief” and struggling to come to terms with the scale of the tragedy.
By Aarif Lashari3 days ago in The Swamp
US May Intercept and Seize Oil Tanker Heading for Europe, Reports Say. AI-Generated.
The United States is reportedly considering intercepting and seizing an oil tanker bound for Europe, according to multiple media reports citing officials familiar with the matter. The development has sparked concern among diplomats, shipping companies, and energy analysts, who warn that such an action could significantly escalate tensions in an already fragile global energy and security environment.
By Aarif Lashari3 days ago in The Swamp
