Two Calgary residents were arrested after police found nearly eight kilograms of fentanyl in their car during a traffic stop on a highway in Saskatchewan, Canada.According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the drugs were seized during a patrol on January 28, 2025. Police stopped a car on Highway 1, part of the Trans-Canada Highway.During a search of the vehicle, police found approximately eight kilograms of fentanyl under the spare tire. Police detained two passengers in the vehicle as part of a drug trafficking investigation.The suspects were identified as Swati Narula, 27, and Kunwardeep Singh, 29, both residents of Calgary, Alberta. Authorities say the pair told investigators they were heading to Regina when traffic stopped.Narula and Singh were both charged with one count of trafficking in a controlled substance and one count of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. They appeared in Swift Current Provincial Court on January 29, 2025.Kunwardeep Singh was released on $25,000 bail on February 20, 2025. Swati Narula was released on March 4, 2025, on a $10,000 cash bond with the stipulations that she surrender her passport, abide by a nighttime curfew and live within 100 kilometers of her sister’s home in Calgary. Singh’s bail conditions were later relaxed, allowing him to resume his job as a truck driver in Calgary.Furthermore, all charges against them were stayed – Narula on February 24 and Singh on February 27. In Canada, stayed charges can be reopened within a year, but if not, the case is closed. A stay means prosecutors believe there is little chance of a conviction or that continuing the case is not in the public interestPolice say the seizure is significant because of the extremely high potency of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that has caused overdose deaths across Canada. RCMP Superintendent Grant St. Germain said even a few pills of fentanyl can lead to a fatal overdose. He said the seizure prevented “probably millions of doses” of the drug from reaching the community.
New Delhi: Two days after leading India to victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Suryakumar Yadav Still absorbing the enormity of this achievement, which puts him alongside greats like Kapil Dev, MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, who all led India to win the ICC Trophy.Soon after returning from Ahmedabad where the Indian national cricket team clinched a record third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title on Sunday, Suryakumar reflected on the team’s successful campaign and its future ambitions.
Suryakumar Yadav makes grand return after India’s T20 World Cup victory
“It feels good to win 24 and 26 games in a row. It is a very special feeling. When we won in 2024, we thought it would be very special to do it again at home in 2026,” Surya told PTI video from his residence.“The next target is to win the Olympic gold medal in 2028. The team has good momentum and it would be great if India can win the T20 World Cup in the same year.”Drawing comparisons with the likes of Rohit and Dhoni, he added: “It feels good to join this elite company. I am slowly getting the feel for it. It is a very special feeling to talk about it among such good people. I will try to do the same in the future and help India win more trophies.”In June, Rohit captained India when they ended their ICC trophy drought with victory in Bridgetown during the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, Dhoni led India to victory in the 2007 ICC World Twenty20, 2011 ICC ODI World Cup and 2013 ICC Champions Trophy.Before them, Kapil Dev led India to its first major global title by winning the 1983 ODI World Cup.
New Delhi: Indian Army foils infiltration attempt along India’s border control line exist jammu and kashmirA Pakistan-backed terrorist was killed in Jhajjar area of Nowhra on Tuesday, officials said.The White Knight Corps of the Army said that based on intelligence provided by security agencies, the activities of two terrorists were detected near the Line of Control.In a post onThe statement added: “Vigilance forces of the #WhiteKnightCorps responded with prompt and targeted combat operations, quickly intervening and successfully thwarted the infiltration attempt. In the ensuing engagement, a Pakistan-backed terrorist was neutralized, effectively denying any breach of the Line of Control.”Security forces have launched a search operation to track down the second terrorist in the infiltration group.The Army said additional surveillance measures have been implemented across the service.The White Knights said: “Own forces, supported by integrated ground and air surveillance, have reoriented themselves to search for the second terrorist and ensure continued control of the area. A strong operational posture and a high level of alert continue to be maintained throughout the area.”
president Donald Trump Appointed Erica Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to the Air Force Academy Board of Supervisors.
Erica Kirk was appointed by President Trump to the Air Force Academy Board of Supervisors following the death of her husband, Charlie. As CEO of Turning Point USA, she aims to carry on his legacy and contribute to the academy’s recommendations. (AFP and AP)
Charlie KirkHe founded the conservative group Turning Point USA and was a member of the visiting committee and attended a meeting before he was assassinated in September. He was shot to death on Sept. 10 at a college event in Orem, Utah.
Since his death, his wife, Ericaserves as CEO of Turning Point USA. The organization claims to have more than 800 chapters on college campuses across the country. Additionally, it hosted an alternative halftime show during the Super Bowl featuring Kid Rock.
August Pfluger calls Erica “the right person to fill Charlie’s shoes”
BoV Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) said in a statement that he advocated for the appointment of Erika Kirk months ago and praised President Trump for making this decision.
“Erica is the right person to fill Charlie’s position on the Board of Trustees and continue his work of inspiring the next generation of service members and advancing the Academy,” said Rep. Pfluger. “I look forward to working with her and continuing Charlie’s legacy.”
What role will Erica play?
As a member of the Board of Visitors, Erika is one of 16 individuals responsible for providing recommendations to the Secretary of Defense regarding improvements to the Air Force Academy. The committee also includes members of Congress, including 5th Congressional District Rep. Jeff Krank of Colorado Springs, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., and Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas.
The board has not publicly announced her appointment. However, her name is now listed among the members.
During his brief tenure on the board, Charlie Kirk highlighted delays in church construction and urged the institution to pay attention to the differences between the United States and other countries.
“These cadets must know that we are the greatest nation that has ever existed,” he said at the August board meeting.
mayor of new york city Zoran Mamdani It was also the one-year anniversary of Khalil’s detention, and he was slammed for having breakfast with Mahmoud Khalil and his family at Gracie Mansion. Mamdani said that he and his wife Rama Duwaj were honored to welcome Mahmoud Khalil, his wife Noor and their son Deen to the mayor’s residence to break the fast together. “Mahmoud is a New Yorker and he belongs in New York City,” Mamdani wrote while posting a photo in which Mahmoud Khalil can be seen smiling at the breakfast table.“One year ago, Mahmoud was detained by federal agents as he walked home from iftar with his wife Noor, flown to Louisiana, and then held in an ICE facility for months. During that time, he was forced to miss the birth of his first child. All while exercising his First Amendment rights to protest the ongoing genocide in Palestine,” the New York City mayor posted. “Yet, even in the face of cruelty, there is beauty. New Yorkers spoke out in solidarity. The city refused to look away. Mahmoud won his freedom and a father was finally reunited with his children,” the post read. MAGA activist Laura Loomer called the move “outrageous” and said the New York City mayor was a national security threat. “Are you planning to invite the emir of Balat to your home too?” one wrote, referring to the arrest of two Islamic State supporters for trying to detonate an explosive device in front of Mamdani’s residence during protests. “As a Jewish New Yorker, I am absolutely offended by this photo. This man is harassing Jewish students and is anti-Semitic! How could you think this photo could be posted on a government social network? As a Jewish community advocate, I want an immediate apology!” wrote another. “This is incredibly offensive to the Jewish community as Mahmoud Khalil has been actively harassing Jewish students on campus for nearly three years. Whether you agree with his deportation or not, his actions are abhorrent and should not be celebrated by the mayor,” wrote the CEO of Jewish organization Ashe.
One year anniversary of Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest by ICE
Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by ICE on March 8 last year on the Columbia University campus. He was a leader and negotiator for pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. Although the federal government attempted to deport him, a court ordered his release. “It’s been exactly one year now. It’s been a year since that horrific night that marked the beginning of a brutal wave of arrests against protesters for nothing more than telling the truth. Although we have never met, I have known each other since I was detained in Jena, Louisiana when Noor called “I have carried you with me every day since you were taken away. I remember thinking: not again, not another one of us. From that moment on, a part of my heart was tied to your struggle,” Khalil wrote for The Guardian on the first anniversary of his detention.“I’m free, but I’m not free. I took that detention center in Jena with me. I took with me my other detainees – Alex, Ziad, Marcel, Juan and Mamouki. I took with me the cold and the fluorescent lights. I took with me the night they came to arrest me, I walked out The night I went, and every night in between. I carried the knowledge that while I was here, someone else was still there. My freedom was partial as long as someone was caged for the same reasons I was caged.”
Strait of Hormuz blockade 90% of India’s oil production has been affected, and oil accounts for more than 60% of LPG production. India has increased oil purchases from Russia, ignored the International Energy Agency’s call for reserves and assured not to increase petrol/diesel prices.
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif implemented deep cuts – 50% reduction in fuel for government vehicles, deep salary cuts, 50% reduction in remote work, online classes – to deal with fuel shortages caused by the disruption of the war in Iran.
Iranian President Ali Larijani scoffed at Trump’s vow to intensify strikes 20 times harder if Hormuz oil is blocked, saying, “Don’t get yourself eliminated – we are not worried about empty threats.”
CJI Surya Kant has warned that questioning the integrity of judicial officials will not be tolerated. Prior to this, a petition had been filed regarding the pending claim of West Bengal SIR.
During the 2026 T20 World Cup final, cricketer Arshdeep Singh was fined 15% of his match fee and deducted one point for breach of ICC Level 1 regulations after an aggressive delivery hit New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell on the pads.
How big a blow did the US-Iran war have on India’s oil, LPG, and LNG supplies?
India meets 90% of its oil needs through imports, which also constitute 60% of LPG/LNG production. Escalating tensions in West Asia and closure of the Strait of Hormuz may affect imports, but officials have vowed not to increase petrol/diesel prices as India increases oil imports from Russia. India has also rejected the International Energy Agency’s call for strategic reserves and prioritized domestic production.Read the full story
Middle East heat hits Pakistan: Prime Minister Sherbaz Sharif announces measures to deal with crisis
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced emergency austerity measures as the crisis in the Middle East and the impact of the war with Iran pushed up crude prices. The fuel consumption of official vehicles will be reduced by 50%, and 60% of official vehicles will be grounded. Cabinet members and lawmakers will give up 25% of their salaries for two months, while non-essential spending and foreign travel are banned until June 2026. The government will move to a four-day working week, with 50% working from home.Read the full story
‘Don’t allow yourself to be eliminated’: Iran warns Trump, dismisses ’empty’ threats
Amid the escalating Israel-Iran war, Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani dismissed President Trump’s threat to “strike 20 times harder” and destroy Iran if it blocks the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, he posted on X.“Iran is not afraid of empty threats. No matter how powerful it is, it cannot eliminate us. Be careful not to be eliminated!” he said.Trump has warned of “death, fire, fury” as the United States and Israel launch attacks on Tehran and Iran plans to retaliate, disrupting 20% of the world’s oil supply.Read the full story
CJI slams petitioners for questioning integrity of judiciary
A Supreme Court bench headed by CJI Surya Kant dismissed the inquiry case filed against the judicial officers representing Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand amid lack of trust from the TMC-ECI over the West Bengal electoral roll revision, saying that questioning of the judiciary would not be tolerated. The court asked the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court to constitute an appellate tribunal to hear the claim appeal at the ECI’s expense. More than 1 million people have had their claims adjudicated and 6.3 million are awaiting trial.Read the full story
Arshdeep Singh punished by ICC after India’s T20 World Cup win
During the 2026 T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, India pacer Arshdeep Singh was fined 15% of the match fee and deducted one point for violating Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct. In the 11th inning, he hit batsman Daryl Mitchell on the pads while pitching aggressively after a catch. The ICC deemed the conduct inappropriate and potentially dangerous, and it was the first time Ashdeep had been docked points in 24 months.Read the full story
management Donald Trump A reported $5.6 billion worth of weapons (approximately $51,400 crore) within the first two days of US military action against Iran. As a Washington Post report states, that amount only takes into account the cost of munitions used in the early stages of the operation and does not include broader costs associated with deploying troops, aircraft or naval forces in the region.
The U.S. military’s military operation against Iran cost $5.6 billion in weapons in just two days, triggering concerns about military readiness
The estimate has been shared with U.S. lawmakers, raising new concerns washington The U.S. military’s combat readiness was rapidly depleted due to the Iran conflict. Officials expressed concern about the rapid use of advanced precision munitions at the start of the attack. To sustain operations, the White House is expected to seek supplemental defense packages from Congress, which could amount to tens of billions of dollars.
In response to inquiries about the status of U.S. arsenals, Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said the department remains confident in its capabilities.
“The Department of Defense has everything it needs to execute any mission when and where the president chooses and on any schedule,” he said.
According to the Washington Post, U.S. and Israeli forces are expected to increasingly rely on larger stockpiles of laser-guided bombs as operations move further into Iranian territory.
At the same time, the conflict has disrupted large supplies of oil and natural gas to international markets, causing fuel prices to rise in the United States and elsewhere.
Across the region, bombs struck military installations, government buildings, oil and water facilities, hotels and at least one educational institution.
Trump warns Iran
In a new warning, Trump warned Tehran not to block oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes.
“If Iran takes any steps to stop the flow of oil in the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit twenty times harder than the United States of America has been hit to date,” Trump said in a Truth Society post.
“Death, fire and fury will reign over them, but I hope and pray that does not happen,” the president said, adding that such attacks could target places that are “easily destroyed.”
The UAE bans drones, paragliders and light sport aircraft, citing exceptional circumstances and ongoing regional tensions / Photo: X
The UAE Aviation Authority has announced a complete ban on the operation of drones and light sport aircraft across the country, warning that anyone violating the regulations may face legal action.The General Civil Aviation Administration (GCAA) said the decision was taken due to the “current exceptional circumstances”. The announcement was posted on the agency’s official social media accounts.
‘One phone call from PM Modi could end this issue’: UAE envoy for Iran-Israel-US war
According to the GCAA, the ban applies to many types of flying activities. This includes unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), recreational and light sport aircraft, and gliders and paragliders. All licenses related to these activities are currently suspended.Officials stressed that the restriction applies to everyone without exception, including amateurs and operators who typically fly these aircraft for recreational activities.Authorities urge the public to strictly abide by regulations and avoid flying drones or other recreational aircraft during this period.The GCAA also warned that breaching the ban could result in legal action under UAE law.Authorities said the move was aimed at protecting public safety and maintaining the security of the country’s airspace amid the ongoing extraordinary circumstances.
NEW DELHI: The Center has constituted a three-member committee to address the ongoing LPG shortage severely affecting the hotel industry, following concerns raised by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.The new team will assess the scale of disruption, consult hotel and restaurant industry associations and reorganize supply distribution to meet genuine business needs, news agency ANI said, citing government sources. The panel consists of executive directors of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL).The move comes after the Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Associations of India (FHRAI) wrote to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister: Hardeep Singh Purinoted “widespread disruptions in surface LPG supplies” and urged the government to intervene immediately.In response, the three-member committee was tasked to identify bottlenecks in commercial LPG supply and directly interact with hospitality industry stakeholders to address their grievances.Officials said supply priorities would be reprioritized as necessary to ensure continuity for important business sectors such as hotels and restaurants.In recent days, the Center has directed domestic LPG production to increase by 10% and is procuring more LPG and LNG from several international suppliers to stabilize the situation.India initially faced a challenging period following the Iran-Iraq conflict but has mitigated major supply risks thanks to its diversified oil procurement strategy, government sources said. Currently, about 70% of India’s crude oil imports come from outside the Strait of Hormuz, providing a strategic buffer against disruptions in the Middle East.The authorities added that Indian refineries are running at full capacity and the country is better positioned than many others to recover quickly once geopolitical tensions subside. Sources confirmed that no decision has been made on restricting refined oil exports.
Three brothers, including two of the country’s most successful luxury real estate agents, were convicted of: sex trafficking On Monday, after a five-week trial, they were accused of drugging and raping dozens of women, beguiling them with their wealth and lavish lifestyle.
Prominent real estate agents Oren Alexander and Alon Alexander attend jury selection in the Alexander brothers’ federal sex trafficking trial in New York City. (Reuters)
The verdict came after 11 women testified. manhattan In federal court, they were sexually assaulted by one or more of the brothers: twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 38, and Tal Alexander, 39. All three shook their heads when the jury foreman said “guilty” 19 times in a row, a powerful inference that could land them in prison for life.
Tal Alexander buried his head in his crossed arms. Their shocked parents sat in the gallery behind them. Aaron Alexander’s wife covered her face with her hands and appeared to be holding back tears.
Judge Valerie E. Caproni has scheduled sentencing for Aug. 6. The brothers have been jailed since their arrest in 2024 and their lawyers said they would appeal the sentences.
“We believe in our client’s innocence and we will not stop fighting until we win, and we believe one day we will win,” defense attorney Marc Agnifilo said outside the courthouse.
U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton praised the sentence for vindicating victims of crimes that often go unreported and unpunished.
“The truth is, sex trafficking and other federal sex crimes occur in all walks of life, but we haven’t done enough to eradicate it,” Clayton said in a statement.
Dozens of women say they were drugged and beaten
The verdict represents a crushing defeat for Oren and Tal Alexander, who were once known as the real estate “A Team” for their high-volume sales and celebrity clients. The brothers started their own company after breaking industry giant Douglas Elliman’s sales records. Aaron Alexander runs his family’s private security company.
Victims testified that they met the brothers at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps and were assaulted after accepting their invitations to free vacations to the Hamptons; Aspen, Colorado; and a Caribbean cruise. According to prosecutors, more than 60 women said they were raped by one or more brothers.
Defense lawyers said the accuser had a faulty memory or was hoping to cash in on the brothers’ wealth. Their lawyer admitted that the brothers were both womanizers. But they insisted any sex was consensual.
In addition to the top charge, Aaron Alexander and Tal Alexander were found guilty of sex trafficking of a minor, while Aaron Alexander and Oren Alexander were found guilty of aggravated sexual abuse by use of force or intoxication and sexual abuse of a physically incapacitated person. Oren Alexander was also found guilty of sexual exploitation of a minor after prosecutors showed the jury a video he recorded in which he appeared to attack a drugged 17-year-old.
Lawsuit exposes real estate world’s open secrets
In addition to the criminal cases, the brothers have faced about two dozen lawsuits over the past two years, including one filed last week in which Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing LA” star Tracy Tutto accused Oren Alexander of drugging and assaulting her while she was attending a real estate event in New York City.
When the first lawsuit was filed, multiple women came forward claiming they too had been assaulted, and the brothers’ inappropriate behavior was an open secret in the real estate community. The government took notice and opened a criminal case.
During the trial, many women who testified said they believed the brothers had poisoned their drinks. Some people describe feeling like they have lost control of their bodies.
One woman testified that she met the brothers at a party in actor Zac Efron’s Manhattan apartment in 2012. She said she had little interaction with the actor, who has not been accused of any wrongdoing, and that later that night she went to a nightclub and woke up naked to find a naked Aaron Alexander standing over her.
“I don’t want to have sex with you,” she testified she told him. “Haha, you already did that,” she remembers him snapping as he “laughed in my face.”
Testimony questions money-driven accusations
Prosecutors disputed the suggestion that the plaintiffs hoped to profit from the lawsuit. Prosecutor Elizabeth Espinoza told jurors that only two people had pending lawsuits and that both were wealthy.
A woman who testified in court said she was raped by Alon Alexander in Aspen, Colorado, in 2017 when she was 17 years old. She said she was the daughter of a billionaire.
“I don’t want their money. I just don’t want them to have it,” she told jurors.
Lindsey Acree, an artist and gallery owner, testified that she was raped by Tal Alexander and another man at a Hamptons home in 2011 after she felt paralyzed after a glass of wine.
The woman said she filed the lawsuit last year even though she “never needed their money” because the Alexanders “kept calling us money worshippers, extortion artists, liars.”
“If there’s a kid with a stick who keeps hitting people, you take his stick away,” she told the jury. “Money is their stick, so you take it away so they can’t hurt other people anymore.”
