World Pakistani man with ties to Iran convicted for plotting to kill U.S. President Trump, other American leaders March 7, 2026 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com Asif Raza Merchant, 48, was convicted by a federal jury in a Brooklyn court on Friday (March 6) of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries. Merchant faces up to life in prison. Related posts: Christmas celebrations muted at Bondi as Australians grieve after deadly shooting Former Philippines President Duterte fit for pre-trial hearings, ICC judges rule Iran negotiators arrive in Geneva for high-stakes U.S. talks Cuba says it is communicating with U.S. after fatal boat shooting but seeks more details
