The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has blamed the United Kingdom for the crimes of Pakistan-born Rochdale grooming gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed.
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has rejected Britain’s request to take back Shabir Ahmed, the Pakistan-born ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang , and has blamed Ahmed’s crimes on him being raised in Britain. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - This follows Pakistan’s refusal to accept the 73-year-old Rochdale grooming gang leader, despite Britain’s efforts to deport him. DETAIL: Pakistan has claimed that Ahmed’s crimes were the result of his being raised in Britain. “Regardless of where he was born, the onus lies on where he grew up , was raised, groomed, and unfortunately spoiled,” said Tahir Andrabi, Pakistan’s foreign office spokesman. The official further insisted that Pakistan had “no connection whatsoever with…Open
An Afghan asylum seeker has been convicted of raping a vulnerable man in Leicester, United Kingdom.
An Afghan asylum seeker has been sentenced to just six years in prison for the rape of a vulnerable man in Leicester, England. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: Islamuddin Talash, a 43-year-old asylum seeker from Afghanistan, was convicted of raping a 20-year-old man in Leicester, England, on October 9, 2023. The victim was not familiar with the area, having run away from home, and was looking to buy a bike. Talash claimed that he owned a bike and invited the victim back to his hotel. He then led the victim to the nearby park where the attack occurred. According to evidence presented during the trial, Talash knowingly exposed the victim to potential health risks as he was being treated for a sexually transmitted disease at the…Open
Authorities have charged eight migration background men with a total of 41 offenses related to child sexual abuse and exploitation in Wales, spanning over a decade of alleged crimes.
Authorities have charged eight migration background men with a total of 41 offenses related to child sexual abuse and exploitation in Wales, spanning over a decade of alleged crimes. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Eight men have been charged with a total of 41 offenses, including rape and child sexual abuse, following an investigation into a grooming gang that operated in South Wales during the 1980s and 1990s. Britain’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorized the charges after a long-running investigation by Gwent Police, known as Operation Oak. DETAIL: The men, Shafaq Mohammed, 58, Syed Mohammed Ashan Taqvi, 65, Mohammed Sheikh Abdul Hannan, 54, Kevin Lawrence, 54, Sheikh Mohammed Tahir Ullah, 73, Aminur Rahman Chowdhury, 58, Shakeel…Open
‘He then raped me, telling me that I was his property’
“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Annemarie Wiley reportedly accused her husband, former NFL star Marcellus Wiley, of rape. Annemarie filed documents in court claiming Marcellus has subjected her to a “continuing and escalating pattern of physical violence, sexual abuse, verbal and emotional abuse, financial control and intimidation,” according to TMZ. She is reportedly seeking a restraining order and has filed for divorce. Her declaration cited an alleged altercation in January 2026, She claimed that Marcellus pulled her out of bed and struck her on the head while berating her. “He then raped me, telling me that I was his property and that I had to do what he said,” she alleged in her declaration. Annemarie claimed…Open
Newly released data shows that over half of gang rape suspects in Germany in 2025 were identified as foreign nationals.
Newly released data shows that over half of gang rape suspects in Germany in 2025 were identified as foreign nationals. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Newly released government data revealed that 53 percent of gang rape suspects in Germany in 2025 were foreign nationals, with 574 non-German suspects identified. Among the victims, 80 percent were German citizens, raising significant concerns about foreign criminals targeting locals. DETAIL: The statistics reported 751 victims and 574 non-German suspects, with the largest suspect groups coming from Syria , Afghanistan, Iraq, and Turkey . Authorities also recorded 509 German suspects, but, crucially, they do not separately track whether German citizens have a migration background,…Open
Platner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top Democrats to withdraw their support.
Platner's campaign to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in Maine was marked by repeated scandals. It came to a crashing halt after the allegation led top Democrats to withdraw their support.Open
The Maine Democratic Party and Graham Platner's campaign are locked in a bitter dispute as allegations of rape and internal party maneuvers threaten the party's Senate race strategy.
The Maine Democratic Party and Graham Platner’s campaign are locked in a bitter dispute as allegations of rape and internal party maneuvers threaten the party’s Senate race strategy. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Graham Platner, the Democrats’ U.S. Senate candidate in Maine, is under intense pressure to drop out of the race following allegations of rape and sexual misconduct, causing growing tensions within the Democratic Party. His campaign manager, Ben Chin, has accused the Democrat establishment of working behind closed doors to replace Platner as the nominee without consulting the party grassroots. DETAIL: Platner’s campaign unraveled after allegations surfaced from multiple women, including claims of rape and sexual assault,…Open
Two days after a woman accused Graham Platner of rape, he had not given up his nomination for Senate in Maine, raising worries about whether and how his party might find a replacement.
Democrats are scrambling to come up with alternate options in the race for a U.S Senate seat in Maine, where primary winner Graham Platner faces mounting calls to drop out. But who could the party come up with to take his place?