Johnny Noviello, a 49-year-old Canadian citizen in ICE custody at a Miami detention center, was pronounced dead on June 23. He was awaiting removal proceedings following a conviction for racketeering and drug trafficking. Canadian officials have been notified and are seeking further information, while ICE is investigating the cause of death.
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Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the 'Twitter killer', faced execution for the murder of nine individuals. He lured victims through social media, exploiting their suicidal thoughts. Shiraishi's crimes involved rape, robbery, and murder. The court rejected his defense, emphasizing the cruelty of his actions. His execution has reignited debate over Japan's death penalty system. Japan continues to implement capital punishment.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's potential first Indian-origin and Muslim mayor, is gaining attention for a 2020 retweet. He shared a post from CPI-M Puducherry congratulating Arya Rajendran on becoming Thiruvananthapuram's mayor at just 21, making her India's youngest mayor. Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, seemingly endorsed Rajendran's mayorship, sparking interest amidst his mayoral campaign.
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On the surface, it sounds like an act of calculated advantage-seeking. After all, Columbia, like most elite universities then, ran race-conscious admissions. Identifying as Black might have increased his chances in a system designed to redress centuries of racial exclusion. Critics, including Mayor Eric Adams, quickly pounced, calling it “an insult to every student who got into college the right way.”
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Wednesday urged Beijing to stop undermining Europe's security, as China's top diplomat held talks in Brussels ahead of a leaders' summit later this month. Wang's visit to Brussels, following which he will head to Berlin and Paris, comes some three weeks ahead of a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and the EU's top officials in Beijing.
Following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran has acknowledged significant damage, a stark contrast to earlier dismissals. This admission raises concerns about Iran's cooperation with the IAEA, potentially hindering inspections and monitoring. While the US maintains a diplomatic approach, Iran warns that the changed reality after the strikes necessitates adjustments in diplomatic strategies.
Republicans, led by Donald Trump, are targeting Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, with racist and Islamophobic attacks. Trump labeled Mamdani a "100% Communist Lunatic," while other Republicans called for his deportation and linked him to 9/11. Democrats are condemning these attacks, recalling similar tactics used against Barack Obama.