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Search Underway for Missing US Plane with 10 People in Alaska

Search Underway for Missing US Plane with 10 People in Alaska

US officials announced on Friday that a search operation is ongoing in rural Alaska after a plane carrying 10 individuals, including the pilot, failed to arrive in Nome as scheduled. The Bering Air Caravan flight, traveling from Unalakleet to Nome, was reported overdue to the Alaska State Troopers at 4 PM local time, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety, as cited by NBC News. The Coast Guard has been alerted, and an active ground search is currently in progress, as stated by the Nome Volunteer Fire Department on social media. The official Coast Guard account on X reported…
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US State Department: Human Traffickers are the Main Beneficiaries of Mass Migration

US State Department: Human Traffickers are the Main Beneficiaries of Mass Migration

Washington (National Times): In the wake of recent deportations of Indian nationals from the United States, the US State Department has highlighted that human traffickers are the primary beneficiaries of mass migration. They reiterated the Trump administration's dedication to halting illegal migration while prioritizing the security of national borders and citizens. In a post on X, the State Department stated, "Many individuals seeking mass migration are often victimized during their journey. This situation benefits no one except traffickers." The post continued, "The Trump Administration is committed to stopping illegal migration and safeguarding our borders and citizens." Recently, a US Air…
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Trump Targets ICC With Sanctions Over Probes Into US and Israel

Trump Targets ICC With Sanctions Over Probes Into US and Israel

Former US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, enacting sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) following its investigation into alleged war crimes involving the US and Israel. The White House called the court’s actions “illegitimate and baseless,” criticizing its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The ICC had accused Netanyahu, Hamas’ military chief Mohammed Deif, and others of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, prompting the sanctions. Trump’s order freezes the assets of ICC officials, restricts their travel, and penalizes anyone aiding their investigations, underscoring his administration’s long-standing opposition to the…
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