US revokes nearly 1,500 student visas, primarily targeting pro-Palestinian activists
Since President Donald Trump began his second term in January 2025, immigration authorities in the United States have revoked the visas of hundreds of international students and recent graduates, with some individuals also facing arrest. A significant number of those affected had participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations that took place on university campuses throughout 2024, during […]
China hits back at Trump tariffs with 34% tax on US goods
China has retaliated against the tariffs imposed by former US President Donald Trump by introducing a 34% tax on American goods, alongside new restrictions on the export of certain rare earth materials. This move intensifies the ongoing trade war between the two economic giants, as Beijing seeks to counteract Washington’s aggressive policies. Trump had previously […]
Missouri executes Marcellus “Khalifah” Williams despite evidence of his innocence
Missouri executed Marcellus “Khalifah” Williams on Tuesday, despite significant objections from local prosecutors who had sought to overturn his conviction and argued for his innocence. Williams, 55, was executed following a long legal battle that garnered widespread outrage, particularly after the St. Louis county prosecutor’s office—the same office that had originally tried him—publicly stated that […]
UCLA students arrested amid Gaza protests
A tense standoff persisted at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) on Thursday night following the arrest of over 50 student and faculty protesters at a campus encampment, where they had been protesting against Israel’s actions in Gaza. Despite the arrests, some students remained on campus, continuing their protest, while others returned to the […]
Supreme Court rejects attempts to ban Trump from 2024 ballot
In a significant decision, the United States Supreme Court has upheld Donald Trump’s inclusion on Colorado’s Republican primary ballot, overturning a previous ruling by the state’s highest court. The unanimous decision comes as a victory for the former president in his quest for the Republican nomination, marking a pivotal moment in his political journey. Critics […]
US report doubts Israeli claims of UNRWA involvement in Oct. 7 attacks
Israeli allegations that UN aid agency staff participated in the October 7 Hamas attack are facing scepticism following a US intelligence report. Israel had asserted that 12 individuals associated with the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) were involved in the attack. Earlier claims also contended that up to 10% of UNRWA employees in Gaza […]