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US envoy embroiled in Journalists’ controversy, departs Lebanon abruptly
The visit of US envoy Tom Barrack to southern Lebanon has been cut short amid widespread protests and outrage over his recent comments to journalists in the country. According to the Lebanese government’s official news agency, Barrack’s altered trip on Wednesday came as a result of growing discontent among the Lebanese people, particularly in southern […]
UK police clash with protesters at asylum hotels
Protesters clashed with police as demonstrations against hotels housing asylum seekers took place across the UK. Demonstrations under the “Abolish Asylum System” slogan were held in towns and cities across England, including Bristol, Exeter, Tamworth, Cannock, Nuneaton, Liverpool, Wakefield, Newcastle upon Tyne, Horley in Surrey, and Canary Wharf in central London. There were also protests […]
Mo Chara charged with terrorism offense over Hezbollah flag display
Liam O’Hanna, a member of the Irish rap group Kneecap, has been charged with a “terror” offense for allegedly supporting the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. O’Hanna, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, appeared at the Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday after being charged in May for displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London […]
National Guard deployment sparks controversy in Washington D.C.
The Trump administration’s decision to deploy hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington D.C. has sparked intense controversy and protests. West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio have pledged to send troops to the nation’s capital, with West Virginia deploying 300 to 400 guard troops, South Carolina pledging 200, and Ohio sending 150. According to West […]
Serbia’s Ruling Party Offices Set on Fire Amid Ongoing Protests
The offices of Serbia’s ruling party, Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), were set on fire during a fifth night of unrest in a row, marked by clashes between anti-government protesters and riot police. The incident occurred in the city of Valjevo, where police reportedly used stun grenades and tear gas on protesters after a small group […]
Myanmar’s Military Junta to Hold Sham Elections Amidst Atrocities
Myanmar‘s military generals, led by Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, are planning to hold stage-managed elections in a nation they only control parts of, despite mounting evidence of intensifying atrocities. The junta has rescinded a four-year state of emergency order and formed a caretaker administration to govern the war-torn Southeast Asian country until a new […]
UK to prosecute 60 over Palestine Action support
The Metropolitan Police in London have announced that at least 60 individuals will face prosecution for demonstrating support for Palestine Action, a group recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation. Three others have already been charged in connection with the group’s activities. According to the police, arrangements have been put in place to investigate and prosecute […]
Trump’s DC National Guard Deployment Sparks Outrage
United States President Donald Trump has invoked a “crime emergency” in Washington, DC, allowing his Department of Justice to take control of the city’s local law enforcement and deploying National Guard forces to the capital. The move has been met with widespread criticism, with many viewing it as an attempt to undermine the rights of […]
Outrage in The Gambia Over Baby’s Death After Genital Mutilation
The death of a one-month-old baby girl who was the victim of female genital mutilation (FGM) in The Gambia has sparked widespread outrage. The baby was rushed to a hospital in the capital, Banjul, after she developed severe bleeding, but was pronounced dead on arrival, police said. Although an autopsy is still being conducted to […]
Trump Deploys National Guard in Washington DC
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he is placing the nation’s capital, Washington DC, under direct federal control and deploying the US National Guard to “re-establish law, order and public safety”. At a press conference on Monday, Trump declared it “liberation day” in DC, despite a lack of evidence supporting his claims of […]