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US detains Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi at citizenship interview April 15, 2025
Mahdawi’s lawyer says Columbia University student detained as ‘retaliation’ for pro-Palestinian stance. United States immigration agents have arrested a Palestinian man who led demonstrations at Columbia University against the war on Gaza. A green card holder since 2015, Mohsen Mahdawi was detained on Monday as he attended an interview at an immigration office regarding his […]
Video: Bodies of eight missing paramedics found in Gaza mass grave April 10, 2025
The Palestine Red Crescent says it’s located the bodies of eight of the nine paramedics who went missing about a week ago. The medics had been surrounded by Israeli forces while responding to the scene of an attack in Rafah. Gaza’s Health Ministry says their bodies had been discovered in a hole, and that some […]
Jeep & Chrysler parent Stellantis lays off 900 US workers as tariffs bite April 4, 2025
In sum: Stellantis pauses production in Mexico and Canada due to tariffs Automakers face 25% import tax on imported autos UAW criticizes Stellantis for unnecessary layoffs US automaker shares fall sharply
Musk’s father says Tesla tycoon admires Putin April 4, 2025
Errol Musk says his family looks up to the Russian leader for his calm leadership and logical speeches Errol Musk has said that his son Elon and their family admire Russian President Vladimir Putin. Speaking to the BBC in an interview, the billionaire’s father described the head of state as a “strong leader” and praised […]
JD Vance says Denmark has ‘under invested’ in Greenland March 28, 2025
US Vice President JD Vance on Friday criticized Denmark for failing to adequately protect Greenland, during a visit to the strategically significant and resource-rich Arctic territory. His remarks, made at the Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, have been viewed as a provocation by both Copenhagen and Nuuk. “Denmark has not done enough” Speaking at […]
Anti-war Russian Scientist at Harvard Med Detained by U.S. Border Agents March 28, 2025
U.S. immigration authorities detained and revoked the visa of a Russian scientist who opposes the war in Ukraine and had been conducting genetic research at Harvard Medical School, her friends and colleagues said this week. Ksenia Petrova was stopped at Boston Logan International Airport on Feb. 16 after returning from a personal trip in France. […]
1,400+ Arrested in Turkey as Erdoğan Jails Istanbul Mayor & Intensifies Authoritarian Crackdown March 26, 2025
Mass demonstrations continue in Turkey, where Istanbul Mayor İmamoglu was arrested on corruption charges. Since protests broke out, Turkish authorities have detained more than 1,400 people, including students and journalists. İmamoglu is the main rival of President Erdogan in the 2028 election and was recently nominated by the Republican People’s Party. Erdogan has led the […]
23andMe files for bankruptcy, putting customers’ genetic data at risk March 26, 2025
Genetic testing company 23andMe has begun Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, alarming regulators and privacy advocates who are warning customers to delete genetic information retained by the company. 23andMe said on Sunday it intends to put itself up for sale following the proceedings. In October 2023 it suffered a massive data breach causing major reputational damage […]
‘Don’t think he should apologize’: Donald Trump backs national security advisor Waltz amid Signal text leak fallout March 25, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Monday defended national security advisor Michael Waltz, as his administration faces intense scrutiny over the recent Signal text chain leak that inadvertently exposed sensitive war discussions to a journalist. Waltz has been under fire after a staffer in his office mistakenly added Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, to a […]
US Boeing 737 MAX fraud trial set for June 23 March 25, 2025
In July, Boeing agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud conspiracy charge after two fatal 737 MAX crashes A United States judge has abruptly set a June 23 trial date in the Department of Justice’s criminal fraud case against Boeing stemming from the plane maker’s alleged misrepresentations to US regulators about a key system […]
BlackRock will control over 43 ports in 23 countries, including Panama Canal Ports March 5, 2025
Video: The asset-management giant BlackRock, which has invested huge amounts in Russian state-owned energy and banks, and which is also invested in rebuilding Ukraine, is now buying property that will give them control over 43 ports in 23 countries, including the ports of Balboa and Cristobal, located at either end of the Panama Canal. Other […]
US has suspended all military aid to Ukraine, White House official says, in wake of Trump-Zelenskyy row March 4, 2025
The Trump administration has suspended delivery of all US military aid to Ukraine, a White House official has said, blocking billions in crucial shipments as the White House piles pressure on Ukraine to sue for peace with Vladimir Putin. The decision affects deliveries of ammunition, vehicles, and other equipment including shipments agreed to when Joe […]
Trump, Vance engage in brutal ‘schoolyard bully’ attacks on Zelensky, on TV March 1, 2025
Video: Trump and Vance teamed up to goad Zelenskyy into a feud in the Oval Office. But it was Vance that snaked his way in first, riling up the Ukrainian president by telling him that he was leading “propaganda tours” of the destruction wrought by Russia’s invasion.
Seized, settled, let: how Airbnb and Booking.com help Israelis make money from stolen Palestinian land February 27, 2025
The villa is stunning. The private swimming pool; the lush, landscaped terrace with firepit; the long dining table with its expansive balcony view; the pingpong table; the piano. But the jewel in the crown, according to the Airbnb listing, is the experience of watching the sun rise over the nearby mountains from the luxury of […]
J.D. Vance meets leader of far-right German party after complaining free speech in Europe ‘in retreat’ February 19, 2025
U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance met the leader of a German far-right party during a visit to Munich on Friday, nine days before a German election and after lecturing European leaders about the state of democracy. Vance met with Alice Weidel, the co-leader and candidate for chancellor of the far-right and anti-immigrant Alternative for Germany party, his office said. Mainstream German […]

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