A failed plot to assassinate a C.I.A. spy in 2020 in part led to expulsions of the agency’s chief in Moscow and his Russian counterpart in Washington.
Tag: Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations
Vigilante Justice Rises in Haiti and Crime Plummets
Civilians have killed at least 160 gang members in Haiti, a human rights group says. Residents say they feel safer, but others worry that it will lead to even more violence.
Pakistan’s Supreme Court Orders Release of Imran Khan
The Supreme Court said the arrest of the former prime minister in connection with a corruption case was unlawful. His detention this week had been met with protests across Pakistan.
Who Is Imran Khan and Why Was He Arrested?
The former prime minister, who was ousted last year, was arrested on corruptions charges.
Why Did Russia Choose to Publicize the Kremlin Drone Attack?
Russia’s messaging on a drone incident at the Kremlin diverged significantly from its response to past explosions in Russia or Russian-occupied territory.
Explosions Above Kremlin Were an Attempt to Kill Putin, Russia Claims
Russia said Ukraine had launched a drone attack, which Kyiv vehemently denied, accusing Russia of manufacturing a pretext for escalation.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Marcos at the White House
Also, Russian attacks across Ukraine.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Marcos at the White House
Also, Russian attacks across Ukraine.
Alireza Akbari, the Iranian Insider and British Spy Executed in Iran
In January, Iran executed a former senior official who provided Britain with valuable intelligence on Iranian nuclear and military programs over a decade, according to Western intelligence officials.
High-Ranking Iranian Cleric Gunned Down by Bank Guard
The killing comes as attacks on clerics are on the rise, following months of angry protests against the theocratic government.