The fatal shooting of a US citizen by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis has sparked widespread outrage and renewed scrutiny of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with conflicting accounts raising questions over the circumstances of the incident. Read More: Second killing by federal agents in Minneapolis triggers strong Federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, […]
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Tensions rise in Tunisia after man dies in Kairouan
TUNIS – Clashes erupted for a second consecutive night on Saturday between police and youths in Kairouan following the death of a man after a police chase, raising fears of nationwide unrest. The man, who was riding a motorcycle without a license, was reportedly chased, beaten, and hospitalized by authorities before fleeing and later dying […]
Bangladesh police unveil new uniforms amid trust crisis
DHAKA: Bangladesh’s police have introduced new uniforms in an effort to signal reform and rebuild public trust, just weeks ahead of the country’s first elections since last year’s mass uprising. The new attire replaces the familiar turquoise-and-blue with iron-grey shirts and chocolate-brown trousers. The police force faced intense scrutiny after the 2024 overthrow of former […]
Trump orders states to form new National Guard rapid-response forces
WASHINGTON – The National Guard plans to train hundreds of troops in every U.S. state to serve in new rapid-response units dedicated to civil disturbance missions by early next year, according to two U.S. officials familiar with the matter. The move follows an August executive order signed by President Donald Trump, directing each state to […]