Reza Zanganeh’s Death Sentence: Mossad Charge, Solitary Move and a Pending Appeal
Iranian mechanic Reza Zanganeh, sentenced to death on Mossad and moharebeh charges, was moved to solitary as his Supreme Court appeal remains pending.
Politics
Politics coverage from The Boston Report, from the White House and Congress to Beacon Hill and Boston City Hall: the policy fights, elections and decisions.
Boston City Council Backs Tenant Right of First Refusal Bill
The Boston City Council backs a tenant right of first refusal bill, H.1544/S.998. Here is what TOPA would do, where it stands and what each side has said.
China Sanctions Paraguay and Belize Ministers Over Taiwan Ties
China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan ties with asset freezes and entry bans. Both governments refuse to back down; Washington objects.
Can Netanyahu Win Israel’s Oct. 27 Election? Polls Show a Bloc Deadlock
Israel election polls show Netanyahu’s bloc short of 61 seats in most surveys ahead of Oct. 27, with Eisenkot’s Yashar leading Likud.
Boston Property Tax Assessments: Council Questions Luxury vs. Working-Class Gap
Boston councilors grilled the assessing chief over residential valuations that appear to lag sale prices in Back Bay while tracking them in Roslindale.
US-Russia Diesel Deal: 4.8M Tons, 180-Day License and Reactions
US-Russia diesel deal: up to 4.8M tons under a 180-day Treasury license to April 7, 2027. Size, dates, price impact and reactions.
Tim Pool: Who He Is, His Political Views and Controversies
Tim Pool profile: the Timcast IRL host’s Occupy Wall Street roots, how he describes his politics, the Tenet Media case and other controversies.
Ilhan Omar Home Raid: HSI Agents Search D.C. Home in Federal Probe
Ilhan Omar home raid: HSI agents executed a search warrant at her D.C.-area home Oct. 12, the Justice Department says. She has not been charged.
Fields Corner Post Office Closing: FitzGerald Starts Petition
The Fields Corner post office in Dorchester closes Oct. 26. Here is where PO boxes and retail service move, and what Councillor FitzGerald is asking of USPS.
EU Russia Sanctions Package Adds 1,569 Military Industry Listings
The EU Russia sanctions package adopted Oct. 12 adds about 1,569 listings—826 companies and 743 executives—targeting Moscow’s military-industrial complex.