Thousands protested against US President Trump's immigration policies, blocking a major Los Angeles freeway. The demonstration, part of a broader anti-immigration crackdown movement, saw rallies in Riverside, San Diego, and Dallas. Demonstrators voiced strong opposition to recent ICE raids and Trump's aggressive deportation plans. The protests faced criticism from conservative figures, while Democratic leaders condemned the administration's stringent immigration measures.
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Germany's opposition leader, Olaf Scholz, has pledged to bar people from entering the country without proper papers and increase deportations if he is elected chancellor next month. The move follows a knife attack by a rejected asylum-seeker in Aschaffenburg. Scholz's main election challenger, Friedrich Merz, has emphasized the need for stricter migration policy. Merz argues that Germany must exercise its right to national law and control borders permanently. The outgoing government has already... Expand
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a freeze on US humanitarian aid, highlighting the financial damage to suppliers and nonprofits. The administration has a five-day deadline to comply, while another ruling maintains a temporary block on the USAID staff cutbacks.
President Donald Trump rejected Elon Musk's request to hire Turkish-born Silicon Valley leader Baris Akis for the department of government efficiency. Trump's aides told Elon Musk that at a time when the administration is deporting people, bringing in a foreign national to help minimize the government spending would send a confusing message.
Former football star Herschel Walker has been nominated by Donald Trump as US ambassador to the Bahamas. Trump lauded Walker's work with youth sports and military mental health advocacy. Walker's illustrious football career spanned the USFL and NFL, including time playing for Trump's Generals.
Nations reach a historic agreement in Geneva to combat future pandemics. The accord addresses shortcomings exposed by Covid-19. It focuses on pathogen data sharing and technology transfer. Article 11 was a point of contention. The World Health Organization will present the final text for approval next month. The US absence and potential tariffs cast a shadow.
Bangladesh's election commission announced plans for general elections by December following nationwide unrest. Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus agreed to BNP’s demand for early polls, citing law and order concerns. Yunus, in power since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, leads reform efforts, including constitutional changes. Student-led uprisings dismantled Mujib-era symbols, fueling tensions. The UN and EU urged free elections, while BNP questioned the government's neutrality in overseeing... Expand
The dismantling of the Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, DC, has commenced. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, under pressure from Congressional Republicans, announced the reconstruction effort. The plaza, a significant symbol of racial justice activism, is set to evolve into something new after serving as a focal point for protests and memorials for over four years.
Pope Francis emphasised the dangers of bullying in schools, stating that it prepares students for war instead of peace. Addressing educators at the Vatican, he urged a collective commitment to combat bullying both in educational settings and at home. He also highlighted the importance of promoting dialogue within families to foster growth and understanding.
Tom Homan asserts that the Trump administration will continue with mass deportations despite celebrity backlash, emphasizing that the operations are aimed at enhancing community safety. The recent ICE raids have led to significant arrests, sparking emotional responses from public figures like Selena Gomez. “We're going to do this operation without apology. We're gonna make our community safer. It is all for the good of this nation. And we're gonna keep going. No apologies. We're moving... Expand
The United States announced that its government vessels will now transit the Panama Canal free of charge, saving millions of dollars annually. This comes after intense pressure from President Donald Trump and follows discussions with Panama, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the unfairness of previous transit fees due to the US's role in defending the strategic waterway.