Driver in Custody After Vehicle Breaches White House Security Barrier
WASHINGTON, 22 October (H.S.): A man was apprehended on Tuesday night after he drove his vehicle into a security barrier on the outer perimeter of the White House complex, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. The United States Secret Service confirmed that the driver was immediately taken into custody. The incident occurred at approximately…
Didar's Double Downs India in Tri-Nation Opener
SHILLONG, 22 October (H.S.): A clinical second-half performance from substitute Sara Didar condemned the Indian Senior Women’s Football Team to a 0-2 defeat against Iran in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Women’s International Friendship Tournament on Tuesday. The visiting side proved too strong at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, securing the win with two well-taken…
Pardoned Rioter Charged in Plot to Kill Top Democrat Hakeem Jeffries
CLINTON, NY, 22 October (H.S.): A man who received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump for his role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot was arrested over the weekend and charged with threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Christopher Moynihan, 34, was arrested on Saturday in upstate New York and has pleaded…
La Liga Calls Off Controversial Miami Match Between Barcelona and Villarreal
Madrid, 22 October (H.S.): La Liga has officially cancelled its plan to host a regular-season match between Barcelona and Villarreal in Miami this December, citing logistical uncertainties and a lack of sufficient preparation time.In a statement released on Tuesday, the Spanish top-flight football league announced the decision was made following discussions with the game’s promoter,…
Baloch National Movement Denounces Pakistan as 'Terrorist State' in White House Protest
WASHINGTON, 22 October (H.S.): Activists from the Baloch National Movement (BNM) held an awareness campaign in front of the White House on Wednesday, accusing Pakistan of being a terrorist state and conducting a brutal military campaign in Balochistan. The demonstration, led by Samee Baloch, the president of BNM’s US chapter, aimed to shed light on…
Quetta Lawyers Boycott Courts After Police Raid on Advocate's Home
QUETTA, Pakistan, 22 October (H.S.): The legal community in Quetta launched a protest on Wednesday, boycotting court proceedings after police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) raided the home of a lawyer and detained his brother. The Quetta Bar Association has warned the government of a wider movement if the man is not released immediately….
A Brilliant Mind Extinguished: Chess World Mourns Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky
New York, 22 October (H.S.): The international chess community is in mourning following the unexpected death of American grandmaster and popular online commentator Daniel Naroditsky at the age of 29. His family announced his passing in a statement released on Monday through his club, the Charlotte Chess Center, though no cause of death was provided….
Louvre Director Summoned as Stolen Royal Jewels Valued at Over $100 Million
PARIS, 22 October (H.S.): The director of the Louvre Museum, Laurence des Cars, is set to face a French Senate committee on Wednesday to answer for a stunning daylight heist that saw thieves make off with royal jewels valued at more than $100 million. The brazen robbery, which occurred last Sunday and lasted a mere…