Turkey: Protests spread, defy ban for day 3 over Imamoglu’s arrest

Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, has formed a caretaker government to guide the country through a transition post-Assad rule. The new government includes experienced officials, one woman, and close allies in key ministries, reflecting a promise of inclusivity. The government will be in power for five years, working towards a permanent constitution and elections, with a focus on representation of diverse ethnic and religious groups. Full Article

Turkey's largest opposition party is mobilizing rallies and boycotts against pro-government businesses to support its presidential candidate, Ekrem Imamoglu, who is campaigning from jail after being arrested on corruption charges. University students are leading protests, sharing protest tips, and facing government crackdowns in response to the arrest, with the government accused of trying to silence opposition. The Republican People's Party is spearheading the resistance, calling for boycotts and early elections while vowing to stand by...

US government lawyers are pushing for the deportation case of pro-Palestinian protest leader Mahmoud Khalil to be moved to a Louisiana court seen as sympathetic to Trump's immigration policies. Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student, was arrested sparking protests, while Columbia's interim president stepped down amid funding cuts and criticism from Trump over student protests. The administration has targeted foreign students at Columbia and demanded changes to disciplinary processes and security measures, leading to protests...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signed over 300 letters revoking visas of individuals in the US due to foreign policy views or criminal activities, reviewing each case personally before taking action. He has expelled permanent residents and students, including a Tufts University student and a Columbia University student, both involved in pro-Palestinian activism. Critics argue that Rubio's actions suppress free speech and assembly, prompting comparisons to authoritarian governments. Rubio defended his actions, stating that...

Marwa fled Taliban rule in Afghanistan to pursue opportunities and freedom, but is now detained in Costa Rica along with other migrants expelled by the United States. Facing threats in their homelands, the migrants fear deportation and seek asylum in the US, but are trapped in a state of limbo in Costa Rica due to a lack of options. Despite being well-fed, they are deprived of their passports and face human rights violations, prompting legal...

Movie stars Joaquin Phoenix, Penelope Cruz, and Richard Gere criticized the Academy for not defending Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, who was attacked by Israeli settlers. The Academy initially remained silent, prompting over 600 members to condemn the assault and demand stronger action. The film "No Other Land," which won an Oscar for best documentary, depicts the displacement of Palestinians by Israeli forces and settlers in the West Bank, but has struggled to find a...