As the White House is all set to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student whom the Donald Trump administration has accused of siding with Hamas, conspiracy theorist and MAGA activist Laura Loomer unleashed an 'unhinged' attack on his wife Noor Abdalla, a US citizen, a dentist who is eight-months pregnant with Khalil's child.
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Colombian President Gustavo Petro rejected US military planes deporting Colombian migrants, asserting their dignity and respect. This action responds to concerns over migrant treatment, particularly after Brazil criticized the inhumane conditions faced by Brazilian deportees. Brazil demanded explanations from Washington, while military planes for deportations have sparked significant backlash.
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Israel's ultranationalist security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited the Al-Aqsa mosque compound, challenging longstanding rules about non-Muslim prayer at the sensitive site. This visit comes amid heightened tensions following Hamas' recent attack and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ben-Gvir's actions have previously ignited violence and drawn criticism, yet the official Israeli stance maintains the traditional restrictions.
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, expressed frustration over ICE challenges in sanctuary cities, stating immigrants are educated on 'how to escape arrest' through initiatives like Chicago's 'Know Your Rights'. Despite these hurdles, ICE operations have intensified, sparking criticism and concerns of targeting sensitive locations and spreading fear in communities.
The White House withdrew Dr David Weldon's nomination to head the CDC, as he lacked the necessary confirmation votes. Concerns arose over his vaccine skepticism and debunked vaccine claims. Senator Patty Murray voiced strong opposition, deeming his stance dangerous amidst a significant measles outbreak. Weldon's withdrawal marks the third such instance in the Trump administration.
The high court upheld the death penalty for 20 students of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology for murdering Abrar Fahad in 2019. Fahad was beaten for six hours with a cricket bat over a Facebook post criticizing the government. A Dhaka court sentenced them to death in December 2021. The defense plans to appeal the verdict.
Three lawyers representing the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny were sentenced to prison for alleged involvement in an extremist organisation. They faced accusations of facilitating Navalny's communication from prison. The case sparked international condemnation, with calls for the release of political prisoners in Russia.