Los Angeles, California – Amid escalating tensions on university campuses, political commentator Bill Maher criticized pro-Palestinian student protesters this week, labeling their actions as a merge of activism and narcissism. Maher’s remarks reflect a broader sentiment among critics who view the protests against Israel’s military actions in Gaza as performative acts of feckless snowflakes and … Read more
Los Angeles, California – Tensions at UCLA escalated this week, leading to a confrontation between pro-Palestine protesters and authorities. UCLA’s chancellor, Gene Block, attributed the chaos to “instigators” and “outside agitators” who incited violence, resulting in a crackdown by police and the arrest of over 200 demonstrators. The clash unfolded as officers in riot gear … Read more
St. Louis, Missouri – University protests turned violent as clashes erupted between protesters and counter-protesters on Tuesday. Despite the escalating tensions, police reportedly stood by without intervening in the confrontations. The protest, organized by student groups advocating for greater diversity and inclusion on campus, quickly spiraled into chaos as opposing groups confronted each other. The … Read more
San Francisco, CA – Following the recent incidents of violence at UCLA, colleges across the nation are facing the question of how to handle protests on their campuses. The violent clashes at UCLA have sparked concerns about security measures and the balance between protecting free speech and maintaining safety. In response to the UCLA violence, … Read more
New York City – Protests against Israel’s conflict in Gaza have erupted on university campuses across the United States, with confrontations in New York and California making headlines. Police in New York arrested 282 people at Columbia University and the City College of New York as they cleared students who had been occupying Hamilton Hall. … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee House Republicans faced backlash from protesters on Tuesday after passing a controversial bill that would allow certain teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds. The bill, if signed into law by Republican Gov. Bill Lee, would mark a significant expansion of gun access in the state following … Read more
DUBLIN, Ireland – Violent protests erupted in Dublin after a brutal knife attack left four people, including three young children, injured outside a school in the city. The incident sparked clashes between protesters and police, leading to a chaotic scene in the city center. A five-year-old girl and a woman in her 30s sustained serious … Read more
Workers, youth, and their organizations worldwide are speaking out against the violent assault on Dehin Wasantha and Lakshman Fernando, both members of the Socialist Equality Party (SEP) in Sri Lanka. The attackers, Indika Perera and Suranga Piyawardena, are the president and secretary of the Moratuwa university branch of Podujana Pragathishili Sevaka Sangamaya (PPSS), affiliated with … Read more
Tandlianwala, Pakistan: The in-charge of the Nursing Department at Allied Hospital was found tortured to death in her home on Sunday. The victim, 55-year-old Najma Bibi, lived alone in Mohalla Rehmanpura and was discovered by her nephew after he jumped over the wall of her house when she did not answer his calls. The police … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya – Demonstrations have erupted across major cities in Kenya as people protest against the escalating cases of femicide and other violence targeting women. The widespread outcry comes as the nation grapples with a surge in gender-based violence, prompting citizens to demand urgent action from the government. In response to a 2022 survey revealing … Read more