All articles tagged with #international investigation
Thousands in Sweida, Syria, protested against the Syrian regime, with some waving Israeli flags as a sign of gratitude for Israeli support and to demand the withdrawal of regime forces, an open humanitarian crossing, and an independent investigation into recent events.
Authorities in Wisconsin have determined that Ryan Borgwardt, a kayaker reported missing in August, faked his disappearance and fled the country. After extensive searches in Green Lake, evidence emerged suggesting Borgwardt crossed into Canada and possibly moved to Europe. Investigators found he had taken out a large life insurance policy, moved funds abroad, and communicated with a woman in Uzbekistan. The case is now being handled with the help of U.S. and Canadian authorities, and Borgwardt's family is urging him to return.
Six American and Vietnamese guests were found dead at a Bangkok hotel, poisoned with cyanide. Thai police suspect one of the victims poisoned the others over a business dispute involving a $278,000 investment. The FBI is assisting in the investigation.
British police have recovered a Ferrari F512M stolen from Formula One driver Gerhard Berger in Italy in 1995, after it was flagged as stolen during a sale to a U.S. buyer by a U.K. broker. The car, valued at close to 350,000 pounds, had been brought to Britain from Japan in late 2023. The Organized Vehicle Crime Unit's painstaking investigation, in collaboration with international authorities and car dealerships, led to the car's seizure, but no arrests have been made and the second stolen Ferrari remains missing.
The widow of Haiti's late president, Martine Moise, has been indicted by a Haitian judge for allegedly conspiring with former Prime Minister Claude Joseph to assassinate her husband and seize power. The judge's order also calls for the arrest and trial of those charged in connection with the assassination. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who succeeded Joseph, faces criticism and accusations of weaponizing the justice system for political persecution. The situation in Haiti remains complex, with ongoing international investigations and efforts to address the country's security challenges.
Ana Maria Knezevic, a naturalized American woman originally from Colombia, went missing in Madrid after a helmeted man disabled security cameras at her apartment building. Her family and friends suspect foul play, as text messages sent from her phone after her disappearance seemed out of character. Spanish police and authorities in Fort Lauderdale are investigating, but details are scarce. Knezevic's family hopes that international attention will prioritize finding her, as they anxiously await news and search for answers.
Russia and Ukraine are in a dispute over the bodies of those killed in the crash of a Russian military transport plane, with Russia accusing Ukraine of downing the plane and refusing to hand over the bodies. Ukraine has called for an international investigation into the crash, while Russia claims the plane was carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war. Despite completing a prisoner exchange, the war between the two countries continues, with Russia carrying out strikes on Ukraine and Ukraine using sea drones to attack a Russian warship.
Russian investigators concluded that a military transport plane near the Russian-Ukrainian border was shot down by two missiles from a U.S.-made Patriot missile system, with over 100 missile fragments and hundreds of body parts recovered from the crash site. The Investigative Committee stated that the fragments matched the design features and markings of the MIM-104A anti-aircraft guided missile of the U.S. Patriot system. President Putin confirmed the plane was shot down by missiles fired from a Patriot system, while Ukraine has not confirmed or denied its involvement. Russia has called for an international investigation, but concrete steps for such an investigation have not been taken, and the findings have not been independently verified.
Palestinian authorities demand an international investigation after a mass grave containing at least 30 decomposing bodies of Palestinian detainees, who were allegedly blindfolded and handcuffed, is found in Gaza. Palestinian officials accuse Israeli soldiers of executing the civilians, while Hamas calls for human rights organizations to document the mass grave. The discovery has prompted calls for accountability and an end to Israel's mistreatment of Palestinian detainees, with the International Court of Justice previously ordering Israel to take measures to avoid Palestinian casualties and acts that could amount to genocide.
Ukraine denies having any evidence to support Russia's claim that a military transport plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war was shot down by Ukrainian forces, as Moscow alleges. Ukrainian officials state that Russia has not provided credible evidence for the claim and that relatives of the named POWs were unable to identify their loved ones in crash site photos. Both countries have conflicting narratives about the incident, with Ukraine calling for an international investigation into the crash. Additionally, Ukrainian and Lithuanian officials discuss joint drone production and reviving a European Union fund to pay for military aid, while reports of civilian casualties and shelling continue in the region.
A Russian military plane crash carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war has sparked a dispute between Moscow and Kyiv, with Russia claiming that a Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile downed the aircraft. Both countries have opened criminal investigations, but Ukraine denies involvement and demands proof from Russia. Amidst conflicting claims and counterclaims, Ukraine seeks an international investigation into the crash, while Russian officials accuse Ukraine of trying to hide the real cause. The incident has further escalated tensions in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine denies having evidence to support Russia's claim that a military transport plane shot down by Ukrainian forces was carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war, as Moscow alleges. The crash, which killed all 74 people on board, including six crew members and three Russian servicemen, has sparked a dispute between the two countries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for an international investigation into the incident, while Ukraine seeks to bolster its military capabilities with support from Western allies like Lithuania amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
A military transport plane crash near the Russian border has sparked accusations and counterclaims between Russia and Ukraine, with the Kremlin alleging that Ukraine shot down the plane knowing it carried 65 of its prisoners of war. Both sides are calling for an international investigation to determine the circumstances of the crash, while Ukraine's efforts to gain air superiority over Russia have faced a potential setback. The incident highlights the ongoing battle for control of the skies and the struggle to shape the narrative in the midst of the military conflict.
A Russian lawmaker claims that Ukraine was given a 15-minute warning before a Russian military transport plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war was shot down, a claim denied by Ukraine, which has called for an international investigation. The incident, which resulted in the deaths of 74 people, including 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers, has sparked conflicting narratives from both sides, with Ukraine accusing Russia of playing with the lives of Ukrainian prisoners and calling for international scrutiny. Russia has sole access to the crash site and has called for a UN Security Council meeting to establish the reasons behind the incident.
Russia and Ukraine are engaged in a blame game over the downing of a Russian military plane, with Moscow claiming it was carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war and Kyiv alleging Russian disinformation. Ukraine has not confirmed the presence of POWs or its involvement in the plane's downing, but President Zelensky has emphasized Ukraine's right to target Russian military aircraft amid ongoing conflict. Both countries have called for an international investigation, while Ukraine's military intelligence directorate confirmed that a planned prisoner exchange did not occur and accused Russia of spreading fake information to discredit Ukraine.