Costa Rica Emerges as Key Player in Narco Network for Drug Trafficking to Europe
san jose October 11, 2024 15:30Costa Rica's increased control over its main seaport has disrupted the flow of cocaine to Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Costa Rica's increased control over its main seaport has disrupted the flow of cocaine to Rotterdam and Antwerp.
Two Iraqis of Kurdish origin and two Greeks were charged in the case involving the transport of half a million XTC pills from the Netherlands to Greece.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reports a significant decline in the number of wild animals since 1970, with populations of mammals, fish, and reptiles decreasing by nearly three-quarters globally. What are the causes of this decline, what does it mean for humanity, and what can be done about it? Five questions.
An Israeli defense company in Gothenburg was shot at on Thursday morning, marking another violent attack on an Israeli target in Scandinavia in just a few weeks. The Iranian regime is suspected to be behind these attacks, utilizing Swedish gangs to carry out the violence.
A Turkish Airlines plane made an emergency landing in New York after one of the pilots on board passed away. The Airbus A350 was en route from Seattle, Canada to Istanbul, Turkey when pilot İlçehin Pehlivan lost consciousness. Despite medical intervention, the 59-year-old pilot passed away before the plane could land.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán made a plea for tougher EU measures against illegal migration, prompting a strong response from EU official Ursula von der Leyen.
EU parliamentarians are gearing up for a confrontational session with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is set to deliver a speech amidst mounting criticism and accusations of corruption.
As conflict escalates between Israel and Hezbollah, over a million people in Lebanon are fleeing, leading to concerns about a new refugee influx in Europe.
Two Mexican soldiers opened fire on a pick-up truck carrying migrants at the border with Guatemala, resulting in six deaths and ten other migrants being injured. The soldiers mistakenly thought the migrants were criminals.
The US government is facing challenges as the Middle East slides towards a broader war, with Iran's recent direct attack on Israel leading to increased tensions. Despite efforts to maintain peace, the American approach seems to have failed.
Lebanon, once known as the 'Switzerland of the Middle East', lost its status due to internal discord among its diverse population, the Palestinian issue, and multiple Israeli invasions.
German police have arrested a Chinese spy in Leipzig. The spy, Yaqi X., was found to be passing sensitive documents containing confidential aviation data to another spy from the People's Republic. The arrest was announced today by the Attorney General.
Venezuelan opposition leader and human rights activist María Corina Machado has been honored with the Vaclav Havel Human Rights Prize for her outstanding efforts in defending human rights.
Switzerland and Italy have redrawn a new border along the top of the Matterhorn, one of the highest mountains in Europe spanning both countries.
The United States has announced that they killed 37 terrorists in two attacks in Syria, including top members of Islamic State (IS) and Hurras al-Din, a group linked to Al Qaeda.
New York Mayor Eric Adams has been charged in a corruption investigation, shaking the city to its core.
European Union's multi-billion spending in Africa to combat migration issues has been found to be largely ineffective, according to a critical report by the European Court of Auditors.
US President Joe Biden received a lukewarm reception at the UN summit in New York as conflicts in Lebanon and between Israel and Hamas continue. Biden called on the warring parties to pursue diplomacy and cease violence.
Residents in the southern state urged to register to vote with image of European country instead of American state.
Six Iraqi militias have united in their fight against Israel, but the Jewish state has little to fear for now.
A Swedish teenager involved in gang violence in Denmark has been sentenced to five years in prison after throwing a hand grenade into a jewelry store. This is the first conviction following a wave of gang violence originating from Sweden this summer.
Allegations of sexual abuse, fraud, and conspiracy theories have plagued the eccentric and controversial figure Mohammed Al Fayed for decades.
Storm Boris, which has been wreaking havoc across Europe, is now hitting Italy, causing rivers to overflow and leading to alarming situations in various towns and cities.