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Detention

Iran says it detained vessel suspected of cooperating with US military

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has announced the detention of a vessel identified as Epaminodes, claiming it was suspected of cooperating with the US military.

25 Apr 2026-12:06
Petition calls for release of Iranian activist detained in US

A petition has been launched calling for the release of Yousof Azizi, an Iranian researcher, journalist and political analyst, who has reportedly been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite holding valid legal status.

23 Apr 2026-16:35
South Korea police seek detention warrant for HYBE chairman

South Korean police have requested ‌a detention warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman of ⁠Kpop agency HYBE.

21 Apr 2026-06:52
U.S. officially labels Iran as "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention"

In a statement on Friday, the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that Iran is being designated as a "State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention."

28 Feb 2026-01:55
Cuba detains suspect linked to foiled armed boat incursion

An alleged accomplice of the individuals who opened fire on a Cuban patrol boat from a US-registered speedboat has been detained in Cuba and has admitted his involvement, the country’s Interior Ministry announced.

26 Feb 2026-10:46
Ramiz Mehdiyev's detention: 17 million manat case - VIDEO

Ramiz Mehdiyev, former head of the Azerbaijani Presidential Administration, is suspected of laundering more than 17 million manats obtained through criminal activities, authorities reported.

12 Feb 2026-14:50
Russia's FSB detains Vugar Yusifov before flight to Azerbaijan

Russian businessman Vugar Yusifov, accused of fraud and linked to a criminal case involving former Surgut officials, was detained by the Federal Security Service (FSB) before leaving the country.

10 Feb 2026-16:24
5-year-old and father return to Minnesota after immigration release - VIDEO

A 5-year-old boy who became a widely shared symbol in the debate over U.S. immigration enforcement has returned home to Minnesota after a federal judge ordered his release from immigration custody, along with his father.

03 Feb 2026-11:23
Azerbaijan detains citizens for participation in Russia-Ukraine war

Several people have been detained and charged in Azerbaijan for their participation in the Russia-Ukraine war, authorities reported.

03 Feb 2026-10:07
US immigration agents detain 5-year-old in Minnesota, sparking outrage

The detention of a 5-year-old boy by US federal immigration agents has sparked widespread anger in the Minneapolis area after the child was taken into custody with his father earlier this week, according to school officials.

23 Jan 2026-09:17