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Far-Right Commentator Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE
Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by ICE, according to a video report.
Iran Leadership Rift Deepens as Supreme Leader Demands Halt to Publicizing National Hardships
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered officials to stop publicizing national problems and instead highlight the country's strength, exposing a widening leadership rift in Tehran amid ongoing economic pressures.
Fleeing Persecution in Iran, an Activist Finds Herself Deported by the US to the Central African Republic
A young Iranian activist who won a legal protection order in the US was deported to the dangerous and unfamiliar Central African Republic under a controversial third-country removal policy.
Trump Administration Tests Legal Limits on White House Secrecy and Executive Privilege
President Donald Trump's administration is asserting expansive new claims regarding White House secrecy, executive privilege for non-government advisers, and the constitutionality of the Presidential Records Act.
US Judge Declines Immediate Block on President Donald Trump's New Birthright Citizenship Order
A US judge has temporarily declined a request to block President Donald Trump's revised executive order restricting birthright citizenship, keeping the legal battle alive.
Trapped in the Crossfire: Yemen's Fractured Education System Threatens Students' Futures
Yemen's parallel education systems have left students caught between rival authorities in Sanaa and Aden, threatening their academic futures and halting dreams of studying abroad.
US Revokes Visa and Adds Former Iraqi Finance Minister Taif Sami Mohammed to Terrorism Watchlist
The US State Department has revoked the visa of former Iraqi finance minister Taif Sami Mohammed and placed her on the FBI's terrorism watchlist.
Colombia's New President Abelardo de la Espriella Sparks Outrage Over Hardline Deportation Policy Targeting Venezuelan Migrants
Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella faces intense backlash from opposition politicians and migrant communities over his new hardline deportation policy primarily targeting undocumented Venezuelans.
US Revokes Visa of Former Iraqi Minister Following Watchlist Inclusion
The United States has revoked the visa of a former Iraqi minister following their placement on an official watchlist.
Thousands Rally at the Lincoln Memorial for the March on Washington to Protect Voting Rights Ahead of Midterms
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Washington, DC, for the March on Washington to protest threats against voting rights ahead of the midterm elections.
Far-Right British Commentator Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in New Orleans
Far-right British commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by ICE in New Orleans for allegedly overstaying his legal authorization to remain in the United States.
Egypt and Russia Strengthen Strategic Ties and Discuss Major Joint Projects
Egyptian Ambassador in Moscow Hamdy Shaaban met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, trade cooperation, and key joint projects such as the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant.
Egypt Reaffirms Strong Support for Sudan's Unity and Sovereignty Amid Ongoing Crisis
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty spoke with Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem to reaffirm Egypt's support for Sudan's sovereignty and discuss regional security.
US Revokes Visa of Former Iraqi Minister Following Watchlist Addition
Bernie Sanders and AOC joined marchers in Washington to defend the vote, amid reports concerning a former Iraqi minister's visa status.
Tuareg Rebels Release Dozens of Malian Soldiers in Exchange for Detained Leader
Tuareg rebels have released around 60 Malian soldiers in a prisoner swap for former army officer and FLA leader Inkinane Ag Attaher, with mediation assistance from Niger and Algeria.
Guinea-Bissau Prepares for High-Stakes Referendum on Sweeping Presidential Powers
Voters in Guinea-Bissau will vote on August 30 in a referendum to decide on a new constitution that significantly expands presidential powers ahead of the December elections. The proposed changes come nine months after a military coup led by General Horta Inta-A Na Man.
Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Bribery
Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of bribery in a corruption case tied to a major hydroelectric plant.
Bernie Sanders and AOC March in Washington to Defend the Vote Amid Major Political Discussions
Bernie Sanders and AOC joined marchers in Washington to defend the vote, as discussions also highlighted the US-Venezuela oil deal.
Six Months In, Trump’s Iran Conflict Threatens Global Security Far Beyond the Middle East
Six months after US President Donald Trump's military excursion against Iran began, the prolonged conflict continues to strain global security, disrupt international supply chains, and divert critical military resources away from other global flashpoints.
Threatening an 'Earthquake' Response: How Iran Plans to Fight Back Against US Economic Sanctions
Following new US economic sanctions, Iran has threatened a severe regional and global retaliation, potentially targeting oil supplies, expanding military strikes, and reconsidering its nuclear doctrine.
A Transforming Landscape: How the Iran Conflict is Reshaping Gulf Security Architecture
Six months into the conflict with Iran, Gulf nations are forging new defense agreements and overlapping partnerships to build a more resilient and flexible regional security architecture.
Tragic Hospital Fires in India and Islamabad Reveal Shared Institutional Indifference to Vulnerable Citizens
Recent tragic hospital fires in India and Pakistan resulting in the deaths of newborns expose a shared institutional indifference and a systemic failure to prioritize basic citizen safety over national military spending.
Icelandic Voters Head to the Polls in High-Stakes Referendum on Resuming EU Membership Talks
Icelanders are voting in a closely contested referendum to determine whether the nation should resume talks to join the European Union amid shifting economic and security landscapes.
US Judge Alvin Hellerstein Denies Donald Trump's Third Bid to Shift Hush-Money Case to Federal Court
A US judge has rejected Donald Trump's third attempt to move his criminal hush-money case to federal court, ruling that presidential immunity does not cover the payments made to Stormy Daniels.