Maria Corina Machado, a leading figure of Venezuela's opposition, was detained in Caracas on Thursday. She was part of a protest against the upcoming inauguration of President Nicolas Maduro. Machado's team reported that her group was intercepted violently by military troops as they left the rally.
In the heart of Seoul, South Korea, a unique political scene unfolds. Supporters of suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol huddle together, holding signs that declare "Stop the Steal, " waving US flags, and donning red hats reminiscent of the MAGA movement. This spectacle is a world away from Washington
On January 20, Donald J. Trump will stand in the very spot where chaos and violence unfolded on January 6, 2021. This is the place where protesters, fueled by his false claims about the 2020 election, stormed the Capitol. Behind him, the doors they forced open; to his left, the scene of brutal hand-
In the heart of Seoul, temperatures dropped, but the tension remained high. Hundreds of South Koreans gathered near President Yoon Suk Yeol's residence, their breath visible in the cold air. They were calling for Yoon's ouster and arrest, after he declared martial law and sent troops to surround the
Brett Favre, a Green Bay Packers icon, has sparked a discussion about the recent Presidential Medal of Freedom awards. The White House announced that soccer star Lionel Messi and others, including Hillary Clinton and Magic Johnson, would receive the medal. However, Favre raised an eyebrow at this de
In Belgrade and other Serbian cities, thousands of people swapped the usual New Year's Eve celebrations for a protest. They were demanding political reforms and justice following a tragic collapse in Novi Sad. University students led the charge, using the slogan "No New Year Until We Get Justice. "
Italy has hit a snag in its international relations with Iran. An Italian journalist, Cecilia Sala, who works for Il Foglio, was arrested in Iran on December 19, marking the first time a foreign journalist has been detained since the harsh crackdown on anti-government protests. This is no small matt
In a sobering verdict, an Amsterdam court sentenced five men to prison terms and community service for their roles in violent clashes during a soccer match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv. The November incident attracted global attention and raised concerns about antisemitism. The court found that
In Bethlehem, the town where Jesus is believed to have been born, Christmas was quieter than usual this year. The streets were empty, the festive lights were missing, and the usual crowd of tourists was nowhere to be seen. A war in nearby Gaza cast a long shadow over the holiday. Bethlehem's mayor,
In a recent move, the U. S. Department of Education has settled complaints from Jewish and Muslim students across five University of California campuses. The complaints stemmed from protests last spring over the war in Gaza, alleging that the universities didn't handle antisemitic and anti-Arab hara
