A 66-year-old woman, Heather Blair, sustained a broken arm and facial injuries after a car drove through a crowd of protesters in downtown Chicago demonstrating against ICE. The maroon sedan sped through the demonstrators, narrowly missing several pedestrians before fleeing the scene. Blair was hospitalized following the incident, which occurred amidst heightened tensions over immigration raids and deportations.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is urging the Treasury Department to investigate Harvard University for potential sanctions violations. The investigation centers on a health insurance conference in China that may have involved individuals blacklisted by the US government. This move comes amid increased scrutiny of Harvard's ties to China, initiated by President Trump.
The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has introduced AI-driven work permit services, eliminating manual processes and document requirements. This initiative, part of the 'Zero Bureaucracy Program,' streamlines services, enhances efficiency, and improves customer satisfaction. MoHRE also leverages user feedback to refine services and build a future-ready public service ecosystem.
Donald Trump announced a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, brokered with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aiming to end a long-standing conflict. The deal, initiated at the DRC's request, involves halting hostilities and disarming rebel groups.
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Ten black rhinos have been moved from South Africa to Mozambique to secure breeding of the critically endangered animals that became locally extinct 50 years ago, conservationists said Thursday. Twelve black rhinos had previously been sent from South Africa to Zinave in central Mozambique but the population was still not viable for breeding, Van Rooyen said.
A US appeals court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to maintain control of National Guard troops deployed in Los Angeles amidst protests, overturning a judge's order to return authority to California's Governor Newsom. The legal battle stems from California's lawsuit challenging Trump's deployment, arguing it infringes on state rights.
Violent riots have erupted in Northern Ireland, injuring over 30 police officers after two 14-year-old boys were charged with attempted sexual assault. Triggered by anti-immigrant sentiment and fueled by far-right social media, the unrest spread from Ballymena to Belfast and other towns.
During a visit to Los Angeles, Vice President JD Vance ignited controversy by accusing California Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass of inciting violent immigration protests. Vance mistakenly referred to Senator Alex Padilla as "Jose Padilla," a name linked to a convicted al-Qaida plotter.
Three Spanish Muslim pilgrims embarked on an extraordinary horseback journey from Spain to Mecca for the Hajj, recreating a historical pilgrimage. Facing challenges like minefields in Bosnia and a near-drowning incident in France, their 4,000-mile trek across a dozen countries garnered a massive social media following.