Tag: Protests
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Trump demands Iran drop nuclear aims and halt crackdown to avert military action
Overview: Trump’s stark ultimatum to Iran President Donald Trump has issued a blunt two-part demand to Iran as the United States sharpens its military posture in the Gulf region. In remarks framed as a warning to Tehran, Trump stated that Iran must meet two conditions to avoid possible military action: first, “no nuclear” ambitions, and…
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Trump tells Iran to drop nuclear aims and stop killing protesters to avoid military action
Overview President Donald Trump says the United States will consider military action if Iran does not meet two conditions: halt its nuclear program and stop the crackdown on protesters. Speaking as U.S. forces build up in the Gulf region, Trump framed the remarks as a direct ultimatum aimed at deterring Tehran from pursuing nuclear weapons…
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EU sanctions Iran officials over deadly crackdown on protests
EU sanctions Iran officials over deadly crackdown on protests The European Union on Thursday announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran’s security apparatus, broadening pressure on Tehran in response to the crackdown on nationwide protests. The measures levied sanctions on 15 Iranian officials, including top commanders linked to the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, and six…
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Trump Denounces Armed Protesters Following Minnesota Shooting Incident
Overview of the Incident In the wake of a deadly incident at a protest in Minneapolis, former President Donald Trump publicly condemned armed protesters while calling for calm and respect for law enforcement. The confrontation occurred as tensions peaked around ongoing demonstrations over a fatal shooting involving a licensed gun owner. While specifics remain under…
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Trump Rebukes Armed Protesters After Minnesota Shooting
Overview In the wake of a deadly confrontation during a protest in Minneapolis, former President Donald Trump issued a public rebuke of armed demonstrators. The remarks followed the death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse who authorities say was legally carrying a handgun at the time of the incident. Pretti was wrestled to…
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Minneapolis Protests Against ICE Grow as Governor Urges Trump to Remove Agents
Protests escalate in Minneapolis over ICE shooting Protests spread beyond Minneapolis on Sunday as demonstrators gathered to condemn the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, Alex Pretti, by immigration agents. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, has sparked renewed scrutiny of federal immigration enforcement and its impact on communities across Minnesota and beyond.…
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Minneapolis Protests Rally Against ICE as Governor Urges Trump to Remove Agents
Overview: Protests erupt after a fatal encounter with immigration agents Protests continued across Minneapolis and other U.S. cities on Sunday following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti during an immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis the previous day. Demonstrators gathered to raise concerns about the tactics of federal immigration agents and the…
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Iran Internet Shutdown: Protests Trigger Digital Blackout
Overview: A Digital Silence Amid Economic Turmoil Across Iran, a near-total internet blackout has become a grim backdrop to days of protests sparked by rising inflation and a rapidly devaluing currency. The government’s decision to curb online access is being framed by officials as a security measure, yet it has wide-ranging consequences for everyday life,…
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Minneapolis Protests Against ICE as Governor Urges Action
Protests Erupt Across Minneapolis Over ICE Shooting Protests continued in Minneapolis and several other American cities on Sunday, as activists gathered to demand accountability following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Preti by immigration agents. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, has sparked renewed criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and…
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Short Wave: Iran’s Internet Blackout and the Protests Driving It
Overview: Why Iran’s Internet Is Going Dark What began as a series of demonstrations over inflation and the devaluation of the national currency has escalated into an information blackout of unprecedented scale. In recent weeks, the Iranian government has restricted online access, throttling or cutting connections for vast swaths of the population. The aim, according…