Former Philippine President Arrested at Manila Airport
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila International Airport after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for his arrest on charges of "crimes against humanity." The charges stem from Duterte's brutal war on drugs, which has resulted in the deaths of thousands of Filipinos.
Gaza Plunges into Darkness as Israel Cuts Off Electricity
The Gaza Strip has been plunged into darkness after Israel cut off electricity to the enclave. The power outage has shut down life-support systems in hospitals and left residents without access to clean water. Humanitarian aid is also being blocked by Israel, leading to fears of a worsening crisis in the already devastated Palestinian territory.
US President Defends Arrest of Student Protester
US President Donald Trump has defended the arrest of student protester and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil. In an official Instagram post, Trump wrote "Shalom, Mahmoud," a Hebrew greeting. The post was also reposted by the White House's X account.
Protests Erupt in New York Following Arrest of Palestinian Activist
Protests erupted in New York City on March 10th following the arrest of Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Police violently arrested pro-Palestinian protesters as they demonstrated against Khalil's detention.
US Congress Members Demand Release of Mahmoud Khalil
Over a dozen US Congress members have demanded the immediate release of Mahmoud Khalil. They describe his detention as "a direct assault on the freedom of speech of everyone in the country." Khalil is a US resident known for his advocacy against Israel's actions in Gaza.
5 Comments
Manolo Noriega
Congress must act to hold the Trump administration accountable for its human rights abuses.
Fuerza
The ICC should be focusing on real criminals, not leaders who are trying to do their jobs.
Manolo Noriega
The arrest of Duterte, the blackout in Gaza, and the silencing of dissent are all symptoms of a global rise in authoritarianism. We must resist this trend with all our might.
Ongania
It's about time Duterte was held accountable for his crimes against humanity.
Manolo Noriega
Congress must investigate the Trump administration's role in the arrest of Khalil.