A group of House Democrats is demanding the release of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib led the charge at a Capitol Hill press conference, calling Khalil’s detention and possible deportation “illegal.” Khalil is a Columbia University graduate and legal permanent resident in the U.S. He was arrested by Immigrati...
The Canadian province of Quebec plans to widen its ban on religious symbols in public schools. The Bill 94, if passed, will bar students, volunteers, and support staff from wearing items such as headscarves, Sikh turbans, Christian crosses, and Jewish kippahs. The existing law restricts teachers from wearing religious symbols. Education Minist...
Radio Free Europe has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government to prevent the termination of its federal funding. The case, which has been filed in a Washington court, argues that cutting financial support violates federal law and the U.S. Constitution, which grants Congress control over government spending. The lawsuit comes after the U.S....
World Uyghur Congress honours the resilience of Uyghur women who continue to resist Chinese oppression despite forced sterilization, detention, and persecution MUNICH, Germany (MNTV) – The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has paid tribute to the unwavering strength of Uyghur women, who remain at the forefront of the struggle for freedom and justice...
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AA) – Greenland’s prime minister on Wednesday strongly rejected US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks calling for the acquisition of the country’s sovereign territory, emphasizing that Greenlanders have no desire to join the US. In a statement posted on Facebook, Mute B. Egede underscored Green...
President Donald Trump claims he “brought back free speech” in America, just hours after threatening schools for allowing protests. His administration has targeted student protesters, with executive orders threatening to deport those involved in free-Palestine demonstrations. The Department of Justice is also cracking down on campuses over the...
Symposium in Amman discusses the significance of Palestinian prison literature as a vital form of resistance AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) – A symposium titled Prison Literature was organized by the Department of Culture and Central Media of the Jordanian Democratic Popular Unity Party in Amman. The event focused on the profound role of Palestinian pr...
A federal judge has denied the Associated Press or AP an emergency order to regain access to presidential events. The White House banned the United States’ oldest news agency after it refused to use “Gulf of America” instead of “Gulf of Mexico” in its reports. President Donald Trump issued an executive order to rename the […]
The White House is facing criticism for allegedly retaliating against America’s leading news agency, the Associated Press or AP over its reporting. AP claims its reporters were barred from events after refusing to use President Donald Trump’s new name for the Gulf of Mexico — the “Gulf of America.” The agency’s Executive Editor Julie Pac...
A student has taken legal action against the University of Chicago, claiming he was suspended for his involvement in a free-Palestine protest. Fourth-year student Manuel Rivera filed a lawsuit on Jan. 14, alleging the university violated his First Amendment rights. The lawsuit also alleges that the institution violated Illinois housing laws by...
