A nationwide strike in India, dubbed "Bharat Bandh," saw hundreds of thousands of workers protesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic reforms and privatization efforts. The one-day action, organized by a coalition of trade unions and other groups, disrupted public services, manufacturing, and transportation in various states. Protesters voiced...
President Trump is hosting a small summit with five African leaders: from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal, and Liberia. Notably absent are major African economies allied with BRICS. The summit aims to deepen ties and counter Chinese and Russian influence, focusing on resource-rich nations with strategic importance and migration...
President Trump announced a new program allowing farmers to vouch for undocumented immigrant workers on their farms, potentially easing deportation for some. This plan, streamlining the H-2A visa program, aims to address agricultural labor shortages. However, it risks alienating his MAGA base, who advocate for mass deportations. While...
Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, is facing renewed scrutiny regarding his upbringing in Santa Monica, California. Protests in Santa Monica express regret over Miller's role in the Trump administration's immigration policies, which have led to increased deportations. Miller's high school years are examined, revealing a...
PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan announced the end of the group's armed struggle against Turkey, marking a shift to democratic politics. This follows Ocalan's February call for disarmament and May's announcement of the PKK's disbandment. The first disarmament ceremony is scheduled for Friday in northern Iraq. Turkish President Erdogan...
Mandonna Kashanian, a 64-year-old Iranian woman living in the US for 47 years, was released from ICE detention after intervention from Rep. Steve Scalise. Despite having a long history of complying with immigration check-ins, Kashanian faced deportation. Scalise's intervention, supported by community letters and Rep. Stephanie Hilferty, led...
Following Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral primary win, Democratic Socialists are threatening primary challenges against five House incumbents, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries' team, dubbing them "Team Gentrification," dismisses the threats, highlighting Mamdani's success with younger, wealthier voters. While some incumbents like Jerry Nadler have endorsed Mamdani, others...
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced plans for a new political party, "America Party," aiming to represent "the 80% in the middle." Musk intends to focus on key Senate and House races, potentially using a super PAC to circumvent the lengthy process of official party certification. This strategy would...
Philadelphia's eight-day city worker strike, involving 9,000 AFSCME members, ended with a three-year contract. The deal includes 3% annual raises and a fifth pay scale step, falling short of the union's 5% demand. Mayor Parker secured a fiscally responsible agreement, despite strained relations with labor. The strike...
The US Army is phasing out most of its ceremonial horse units, impacting bases across the country. Approximately 141 horses will be adopted, with no horses sold. The decision, part of a larger warfighting realignment, aims to save around $2 million annually. Units at Joint Base San...
