In a shocking turn of events, two Indian-American truck drivers were arrested in Indiana, USA, for allegedly smuggling cocaine worth approximately $7 million. According to the US Department of Homeland Security, the seized cocaine was sufficient to kill over 113,000 Americans. The incident occurred during a routine highway inspection when a police dog detected cocaine in the sleeper berth of a semi-truck.
Customs officers recovered several boxes wrapped in a blanket, containing cocaine. The two drivers were subsequently arrested and jailed. The Indiana State Police confirmed that they have charged the suspects with serious felony charges, including cocaine smuggling, and have also issued a deportation hold.
This is the first time that the financial details of the couple’s 2021 separation have been made public. Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian said that the US is going through an extremely provocative and irrational period, and that the Iranian nation will thwart any plot with its culture and leadership.
Meanwhile, Pope Francis XVI stated that countries are now adopting a policy based on power rather than diplomacy. The storm Goriety passed through the region, bringing with it 99 mph winds and snow. According to reports from London, nearly 57,000 homes in the UK were left without electricity, and hundreds of schools were closed.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed skepticism about the possibility of the US launching a military operation to control Greenland. The Iranian Foreign Ministry has described US statements as attempts to fuel unrest and violence, and as interference in Iran’s internal affairs.
China’s Special Envoy for the Middle East, Zhao Jun, has visited Israel and Ramallah. Russia’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that it has released its citizens. US President Donald Trump announced that he would cancel the planned military operation against Venezuela.
Bangladesh’s caretaker government has suspended visa services at its embassies in India, including the High Commission in New Delhi, amid security concerns.
US President Trump stated that major oil companies would invest at least $100 billion in Venezuela. In an address to the Iranian people, he emphasized the importance of maintaining unity among citizens.
According to reports, a meeting between the two leaders may take place in Washington. Bloomberg reports that Turkey is being considered for membership in the Saudi-Pak defense alliance, with a possible agreement between the three nations in the near future.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that US statements are not an expression of solidarity with the people, but rather an attempt to fuel unrest and violence.
