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Man accused of participating in Hamas-led massacre in Israel makes Lafayette court appearance
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Nola - Louisiana
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A man living and working in Lafayette who federal authorities say is a member of a terrorist organization and participated in the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on Israel, appeared in court for the first time Friday. Gaza-born Mahmoud Amin...
Owner: John & Dathel Georges
Restaurant Roundup: Swiftie Brunch and Persian Tea Service
Nadi Mama, one of Seattle’s small-but-mighty restaurant groups, is leaving the industry behind. Its last outpost, Mbar, the rooftop restaurant that wowed guests with sunsets and fine foods from the Levant region, will close following its last day...
Owner: Jonathan Sposato
Co-founder of the once-popular Turkey Leg Hut faces judge after arrest
Nakia Holmes is charged with hindering apprehension of a kidnapping suspect who's accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend with a tire iron. HOUSTON — The co-owner of Houston's once-popular Turkey Leg Hut appeared in court Friday morning after her...
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Middle Eastern Glasgow restaurant announces closure after a year in business
The owners of a Middle Eastern takeaway and restaurant in Glasgow have closed after a year in business. Habibi, in the west end, closed its doors for the final time on Wednesday, October 15, much to the disappointment of loyal customers. The...
Owner: Reach PLC
Cornwall restaurant featured in prestigious food guides set to close
A restaurant in Cornwall which has featured in prestigious food guides is set to close after six years. The owners of Source Kitchen in St Ives said they decided to shut and sell the eatery to relocate back to London. Announcing the news on...
Owner: Reach PLC
Founder of Turkey Leg Hut arrested for allegedly aiding a known felon in a kidnapping case.
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October 17th 2025. The founder of Turkey Leg Hut, Nakia Holmes, has been facing a series of legal troubles and scandals. Her recent arrest for allegedly aiding a known felon has only added to the turmoil. According to the Houston Chronicle, Holmes...
Owner: Pavan Muthappa & Kariappa Vineeth
Who is Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub Al-Muhtadi? Louisiana man accused of joining Hamas in 2023 Israel attack
Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub Al-Muhtadi, a man living in Lafayette, Louisiana, has been accused of joining the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Federal prosecutors have also accused him of then traveling to the US on a fraudulent visa, New...
Owner: Shobhana Bhartia
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Louisiana man took part in Oct 7 Hamas attack on Israel, FBI says
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Yahoo News - United Kingdom
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The FBI has accused a Louisiana man of participating in the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub Al-Muhtad lied about his past to fraudulently obtain a visa to live in the U.S. Al-Muhtadi was an operative of the...
Owner: Apollo Global Management
Man living in Lafayette appears in federal court for allegedly participating in Hamas attack on Israel
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KADN News 15 - Louisiana
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LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A man living in Lafayette was arrested on charges related to allegedly participating in a Hamas-led attack on Israel in October 2023 and entering the U.S. on a fake visa, according to an unsealed criminal complaint....
Owner: Byron Allen
Local Eateries Cook Up Inaugural Milwaukee Vegan Restaurant Week
“Our hope for Milwaukee Vegan Restaurant Week is simple,” says Wendy Mireles of Café Corazon. “We want to shine a bright spotlight on all of the options we have for dining out in our amazing city.” Timed with the first full week of National Vegan...
Owner: Lou Fortis
NYC is getting its first-ever cheese conveyor-belt restaurant
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Time Out
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New York City’s dining scene has seen it all, from sushi belts and robotic bartenders to ramen served by industrial conveyor. But cheese? That’s new. Come early 2026, Manhattan will welcome Pick & Cheese, London’s cult-favorite cheese...
Owner: Peter Dubens
IHG opens first Garner hotel in Türkiye near Istanbul Airport
IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its first Garner-branded hotel in Türkiye with the opening of a new property near Istanbul Airport in the Arnavutköy district. The 56-room property is designed to suit the needs of both business and leisure...
Owner: Michael "Mike" Danson
Terror Ties And Immigration Fraud: Louisiana Man Accused Of Joining Hamas Attacks On Israel
Federal prosecutors have accused Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub al-Muhtadi, 33, of Louisiana, of taking part in the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, massacre in Israel and of gaining entry to the United States through a fraudulent visa application. According to a...
Owner: Ben Shapiro, Jeremy Boreing, Caleb Robinson and Farris Wilks
Man living in Louisiana helped in 2023 attack on Israel, federal prosecutors allege
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A man living in the Lafayette area is now facing federal charges after being accused of assisting in the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, according to newly unsealed charging documents. Federal prosecutors alleged...
Owner: Gray Television Inc.
Man living in Lafayette accused of taking part in Israel attacks says he is innocent
LAFAYETTE, La. — A man currently living and working in Lafayette made his first court appearance Friday morning after federal prosecutors accused him of taking part in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. According to a complaint filed in U.S....
Owner: Gray Television Inc.
Lafayette Man Arrested Over Role in Oct. 7 Israel Attack
LAFAYETTE, La. — A local man living and working in Lafayette is now at the center of a high-profile federal case. Mahmoud Amin Ya’qub Al-Muhtadi, prosecutors say, provided or conspired to provide material support to a foreign terrorist...
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Man living in Lafayette arrested, accused of participating in Hamas-led attack in Israel
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The Advocate - Louisiana
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Federal prosecutors arrested a Lafayette man who they say participated in the October 2023 attacks on Israel and later traveled to the U.S. on an illegal visa, according to newly unsealed documents obtained by the New York Times. Mahmoud Amin...
Owner: John & Dathel Georges
Chinese tech solutions take center stage at Middle East expo
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China Daily
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Renowned Chinese tech company Inspur Intelligent Production Technology exhibits its industry-specific large model and AI-powered production solutions, drawing crowds at GITEX, a flagship information and communication technology expo held from Oct...
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Turkey Leg Hut Owner Nakia Holmes Arrested After Allegedly Hiding Suspect In Kidnapping Case
It’s been a rough year for Nakia Holmes and it just got worse. The prominent owner of Houston’s once-popular Turkey Leg Hut restaurant has been arrested and charged with hindering the apprehension of a fugitive wanted for aggravated kidnapping,...
Owner: Richelieu Dennis