US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are set to support security for American delegations at the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy, but the move has triggered intense political backlash. While US officials say ICE Homeland Security Investigations agents will not conduct immigration enforcement and will focus only on transnational crime risks, several Italian politicians and unions have condemned their presence. The mayor of Milan has openly opposed ICE participation, while protest groups have announced demonstrations timed with the Olympic opening ceremony.
28 January,2026 12:45 AM ISTU.S. President Donald Trump addressed House Republicans during a closed-door retreat at the Kennedy Center, delivering remarks that quickly became a focal point online after short clips surfaced across social media. During the speech, Trump veered off script, acting out exaggerated weightlifting motions and joking about being criticized at home for behavior he said was “unpresidential.” Trump also used the appearance to ridicule foreign leaders and global negotiations, including comments about international drug pricing and remarks aimed at France’s leadership.
07 January,2026 05:01 PM ISTTragedy has struck the NASCAR community as former champion Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children, Ryder and Emma, tragically lost their lives in a devastating jet crash in Statesville, North Carolina. The Cessna C550, linked to Biffle, caught fire while attempting to land at Statesville Airport just north of Charlotte, claiming seven lives in total. Witnesses confirmed that Greg Biffle was aboard the aircraft during its fatal descent, which occurred shortly after takeoff at 10:06 AM, culminating in a fiery impact at 10:15 AM. This heartbreaking event comes only months after Biffle shared a cockpit video piloting what appears to be the same Cessna, a chilling reminder of the risks associated with private aviation. WATCH
20 December,2025 07:52 PM ISTThousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through Udine, Italy, ahead of the Italy vs Israel World Cup qualifier, demanding Israel’s exclusion from international football. Despite a Gaza ceasefire and tight security, clashes erupted between demonstrators and police outside the stadium. Italy won 3–0, but the match was overshadowed by chants, protests, and anger at Italy’s football federation for refusing to boycott Israel.
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