The US federal and local authorities conducted a sting operation on a hotel in Virginia, arresting five individuals, including a couple of Indian origin, for allegedly being involved in immoral activities and serious charges of narcotics smuggling. According to the American police, 52-year-old Kousha Sharma, alias ‘Mama’, and her husband, 55-year-old Taran Sharma, alias ‘Pap’, were using one of the hotel’s floors for immoral and illegal activities. Court documents revealed that Kousha Sharma was managing the illegal activities at the hotel, and both the couple were allegedly sharing the profits from these activities.
The Virginia police operation also led to the arrest of three other individuals – 51-year-old Margot Pierce, 40-year-old Joshua Redick, and 33-year-old Richard Smith. The police stated that between May 2023 and August 2025, FBI and Prince William County undercover agents conducted at least nine raids on the hotel. During this period, nearly eight women were reportedly forced into immoral activities and subjected to physical abuse. The police conducted 15 secret purchases of narcotics, including fentanyl and cocaine.
All the suspects have been charged with selling narcotics. According to the American police, if convicted, the suspects could face a minimum of 10 years in prison.
In other news, Israeli Prime Minister’s office released a statement saying that Netanyahu has accepted an invitation to meet with US President Donald Trump. Iran has warned US President Donald Trump that any aggressive action against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would have severe consequences.
Tensions between India and Poland surfaced during a meeting in New Delhi. Germany has accelerated its plan to create the strongest and most traditional army in Europe in response to increasing threats from Russia and a decline in trust in the US.
Mark Carney said that economic integration is being used as a tool of pressure, and we will not be at the negotiating table, we will be subject to decisions. In his second term as US President, Donald Trump made several claims about the US economy, most of which were not based on facts.
The White House stated that due to a small electrical issue, President Trump’s plane, Air Force One, had to return to Washington from a flight. US President Donald Trump held a lengthy news conference at the White House to mark the end of his first year in office. He discussed issues such as immigration, the economy, NATO, the United Nations, and Greenland’s future.
French President Macron said that they prefer respect over violence and should not cave to threats. The US military has seized another ship linked to Venezuela’s oil in the Caribbean. US President Donald Trump said that he is not interested in meeting with Venezuelan former President Maduro in prison.
The US President said that without him, NATO would be a pile of rubble, it’s sad but that’s the truth. The F-15 squadron will focus on military preparations and regional stability. The Iranian National Security Commission said that any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would be a declaration of war against the entire Muslim world.
The UAE President, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, has decided to join the Gaza Peace Board. A Saudi cabinet meeting was held in Riyadh, with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in attendance. The meeting discussed important domestic, regional, and international issues.
Iran has warned US President Donald Trump that if any aggressive action is taken against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, it will have severe consequences.
Turkish actress and model Hande Ersoy has reacted to her viral video with Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has called an emergency board meeting to discuss the case.
The death toll in the Islamabad market fire has been confirmed at 30, with 11 bodies identified so far. The marriage of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Capt (Retd) Safdar’s son, Junaid Safdar, has been in the spotlight on social media.
This incident is the latest in a series of recent accidents involving the Indian Air Force.
