Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Toddler’s fentanyl death: Day care owner sentenced to 45 years in prison for March 04, 2025 at 01:41AM

New York City day care owner Grei Mendez has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for federal drug charges after a child died from fentanyl poisoning. The day care, run as a front for drug trafficking, saw children exposed to fentanyl stored beneath play areas.

Watch: Old clip of Saudi's Prince Mohammed bin Salman promising to eradicate Islamic extremism goes viral March 04, 2025 at 12:54AM

The video, widely circulated on social media platforms, features MBS stating, "We want to destroy Islamic extremism and co-exist with other religions." This declaration aligns with his broader vision to reform Saudi Arabia's religious policies and open its society to global cultures. The footage dates back to the inaugural FII conference in October 2017, an event that marked the launch of several ambitious initiatives under the Vision 2030 framework.

'Best hope for peace': Russia reacts to US pausing military aid to Ukraine March 03, 2025 at 11:36PM

The Kremlin has welcomed the US decision to pause military aid to Ukraine, considering it a move towards peace. The Russia-Ukraine situation now faces a unique conundrum with the European leaders rallying behind Zelenskyy after his 'public humiliation' in the White House while Donald Trump administration made it clear that they won't put up with Ukraine for long.