Iowa has removed gender identity protections from its civil rights code, making it the first state to do so. The law, signed by Governor Kim Reynolds, takes effect on July 1 and has ignited opposition from LGBTQ+ advocates concerned about potential discrimination and legal challenges.
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Bangladeshi police have arrested 41 former officers among 1,059 accused of atrocities during the 2024 student-led movement that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. The protests, triggered by opposition to the quota system, led to Hasina’s resignation and escape to India. The UN has condemned security forces for widespread extrajudicial killings. An interim government under Muhammad Yunus is now investigating the violence, with several senior officers still at large.
US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Bill Briggs as the deputy administrator of the small business administration for his second term. Briggs, who previously oversaw the Paycheck Protection Program, will work with Kelly Loeffler to support small businesses, which are crucial to the US economy.
Elon Musk said it was a strategy of the legacy media to weaken his relationship with Trump. "That is exactly the goal. The political & legacy media puppets all got their new instructions yesterday and are now parroting the same message to drive a wedge between @realDonaldTrump and me. They will fail," he said.
President Donald Trump appointed retired Navy captain and former Senate candidate Hung Cao as under secretary of the Navy. Cao, an immigrant from Vietnam and a decorated veteran with a 25-year military career, has significant experience in both combat and Pentagon roles. His focus will be on improving military effectiveness.
At least eight soldiers and a civilian were killed in western Pakistan on Friday in separate attacks along the border with Afghanistan, where violence has erupted in recent months, police told AFP. Seven soldiers were killed in a security operation against "armed Taliban" in northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a police source said on Saturday.tally.
During President Trump's address to Congress, Democratic Women’s Caucus members wore pink in silent protest against his policies on women’s health and other issues. The colour, symbolising empowerment, was used to oppose his policies, with some lawmakers also showing support for Ukraine and carrying paddles with protest messages.
Left-wing political parties are experiencing a significant decline in popularity globally, averaging just 45% of votes in recent elections. The Right secured a notable 57% of the average votes. This trend follows Donald Trump's election win, with predictions of similar losses for the Left in Canada, Australia, and Germany. Experts cite immigration policies and rising identity politics as contributing factors.