National police smash child trafficking ring operating via social media

The Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) of the Indonesian National Police has dismantled a nationwide human trafficking network specializing in the sale of infants using forged birth and identity documents. Authorities have named 12 suspects and successfully rescued seven infant victims. Deputy Head of Bareskrim, Nunung Syaifuddin, explained that the breakthrough followed an investigation into a … Read more

Ali Khamanei killed; Trump warns of more US strikes; United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait hit by Iranian missiles; Iranian girls school death roll rises in Minab

At least nine people were killed and about two dozen were wounded in violent clashes with police and paramilitary forces Sunday after hundreds of protesters tried to storm the US consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi, authorities said. The violence came hours after the United States and Israel attacked Iran and killed the … Read more

Jacobs rink grinds out another win as Brier round-robin continues

Brad Jacobs’ rink is unbeaten through two games at the Montana’s Brier after a victory over Saskatchewan on Saturday night Brad Jacobs is off to a 2-0 start at the Montana’s Brier. Team Jacobs grabbed a narrow 8-6 win over Saskatchewan’s Kelly Knapp on Saturday night at the annual event, which kicked off on Friday in … Read more

Irish stars stun at 2026 Producers Guild Awards

Irish stars dazzled on the red carpet of the 37th Annual Producers Guild Awards, which took place on Saturday, 28 February at The Fairmont Century Plaza, with a star-studded guest list. The ceremony recognised influential producers and entertainment icons with special honours, including Amy Pascal with the David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion … Read more

The WellNest Watch: Breaking the silence around eating disorders

Editor’s note: In The WellNest Watch, master’s degree candidates in the public health program at EMU’s School of Health Promotion and Human Performance explore news, research and standard practices in the field of health and wellness. Ruby Wyles is a graduate assistant in EMU’s Office of Health Promotion. February is National Eating Disorder Awareness Month, so … Read more