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Tragedy Strikes: Mexican LGBT Activist Miriam Ríos Murdered in Michoacán

January 12, 2024 by Ryan Eastwood

Mexico City, Mexico – Mexican LGBT groups are calling for justice after the murder of Miriam Ríos, a transgender member of the opposition Civic Movement (MC) party in the state of Michoacán. Ríos was fatally shot in the streets of the municipality of Jacona, prompting outrage and demands for action from the LGBTQ+ community and … Read more

Kyrgyz Government Takes Action Against Hostel Attacks on India, Pakistan Students

May 18, 2024

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan – Government officials in Kyrgyzstan have made a plea following recent attacks on hostels housing students from India and Pakistan. The authorities have expressed concern over what they refer to as “destructive forces” impacting the safety and security of students. The request from the Kyrgyz government comes after incidents of violence targeting hostels ... Read more

Sentenced: Man Who Attacked Pelosi’s Husband Gets 30 Years, Prosecutors Challenge Sentence

May 18, 2024

San Francisco, California – A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for breaking into the home of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer. David DePape, 44, was found guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on a family member. Prosecutors had sought a 40-year ... Read more

Students from India and Pakistan Attacked in Kyrgystan, Foreign Minister Reacts

May 18, 2024

New Delhi, India – A violent attack on Indian and Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan has sparked outrage, with India’s Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar, condemning the incident. The students were reportedly attacked by a mob, leading to injuries and damaged property. The attack occurred in the city of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, where a group ... Read more

Protests Escalate at Universities Across US Over Israel’s War on Gaza: Mass Arrests and Violence Erupt

May 18, 2024

New York, USA – Demonstrations against Israel’s military actions in Gaza have sparked widespread protests at universities across the United States. The unrest peaked with mass arrests in New York and a violent clash in California. In New York City, the NYPD reported the arrest of 282 individuals at Columbia University and City College of ... Read more

Attacker of Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

May 18, 2024

San Francisco, CA – A federal judge sentenced David DePape to 30 years in prison for the assault and attempted kidnapping of former United States House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Paul Pelosi. The attack occurred in October 2022, leaving Paul with multiple injuries, including a fractured skull that required hospitalization for nearly a ... Read more

Attack on Indian and Pakistani Students in Kyrgyzstan Sparks International Outrage

May 18, 2024

New Delhi, India – The Indian Express reported that a group of Kyrgyzstani, Indian, and Pakistani students were subject to a mob attack in Kyrgyzstan. This incident prompted Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar to condemn the violence and assure that Indian students in Kyrgyzstan are safe. The attack, which took place in a market in Bishkek, ... Read more

Attempted Kidnapper of House Speaker Pelosi Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison after Hammer Attack

May 18, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, California – A man convicted of attempting to abduct former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and assaulting her husband with a hammer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. David DePape, 44, received his sentence from Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley, who found him guilty of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault ... Read more

Violence Erupts in Bishkek: Pakistani Students Killed in Horrific Incident

May 18, 2024

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a city fraught with recent violence, found itself embroiled in tragedy as four Pakistani students lost their lives and others suffered injuries following a dispute in a hostel on May 13. What initially began as a confrontation among Pakistani students quickly escalated into a violent altercation involving other residents of the hostel, resulting ... Read more

Attack: Senegal’s Prime Minister Criticizes France and Europe in Strong Terms

May 18, 2024

Dakar, Senegal – The Prime Minister of Senegal recently made controversial remarks criticizing France and Europe for their alleged mistreatment of Africa. The statements have sparked a heated debate about the historical relationship between Africa and its former colonizers. During a speech at a political rally, the Prime Minister condemned what he referred to as ... Read more

Violence Erupts in Kyrgyzstan Hostel: Pakistani Students Left Stranded, Indian Embassy Issues Advisory

May 18, 2024

New Delhi, India: A tragic incident in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, resulted in the loss of four Pakistani students’ lives and left many others with serious injuries. Amidst the chaos, Pakistani students have voiced concerns over the lack of assistance from both the Pakistani Embassy and local authorities, expressing dissatisfaction with the medical treatment provided to the ... Read more