Hong Kong Opposition Politicians Protest at HSBC Over Account Closings: Hong Kong opposition politicians of The League of Social Democrats staged a rally outside ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-06/hk-opposition-politicians-protest-at-hsbc-over-account-closings
Extinction Rebellion protest as HSBC in Reading reopens: Climate campaigners Extinction Rebellion held a protest outside the HSBC in Reading town centre when it ...
readingchronicle.co.uk/news/20595848.extinction-rebellion-protest-hsbc-reading-reopens/
World in danger of entering new era of high inflation, warns BIS: Central bank tightening must be 'timely and decisive'
financialpost.com/news/economy/world-in-danger-of-entering-new-era-of-high-inflation-warns-bis
Turkey’s ‘Orthodox’ Pivot Makes Lira a Favorite for HSBC: Turkey’s return to a more conventional approach to monetary policy is boosting investor confidence ...
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JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Has a Tech Rival: Silicon Valley Bank: JPMorgan and HSBC are among banks trying to capture the startup market, but the California ...
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Visa appoints Sabbir Ahmed as country manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan: Visa has appointed Sabbir Ahmed as the country manager for Bangladesh ...
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Warning over HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds Bank and Santander cash offers to switch bank accounts www.walesonline.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/warning-hsbc-natwest-lloyds-bank-29045956
Jimmy Lai had mentioned in late November 2019 the idea of conducting a primary poll to “continue the momentum” of the pro-democracy camp in a legislative race ... Show more hongkongfp.com/2024/04/17/tycoon-jimmy-lai-mentioned-democrats-legislative-primary-polls-in-late-nov-2019-hong-kong-court-hears/
JSW Steel lenders in talks to refinance Rs 7,500-crore debt: The lenders, including Standard Chartered, HSBC, BNP Paribas and First Abu Dhabi Bank ...
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Developer Times China Receives Winding-Up Petition in Hong Kong: A Hong Kong bank has filed a request for a court to liquidate Chinese developer Times China ...
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Huge protest in Argentina against education cuts: Thousands marched in Buenos Aires on Tuesday calling on President Milei to preserve university funding.
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Opinion | I’m a Columbia Professor. The Protests on My Campus Are Not Justice.: I do not believe that the Columbia demonstrators are driven by antisemitism ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/opinion/columbia-protests-israel.html
Quick Glance: Student Protests: Arrests at Yale and NYU
- Police arrested dozens of people at pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Yale University in Connecticut and New York University in Manhattan, as student protests over Israel’s war in Gaza continue to roil US campuses.
- At Yale University, at least 47 protesters were arrested and will face disciplinary action.
- The police crackdowns came after Columbia University canceled in-person classes and cleared tent encampments on its campus in New York City.
- The universities repeatedly asked students to leave, warning of legal and disciplinary consequences if they did not.
After the protests at Google which led to 28 employees being fired, the company confirmed Monday that it was firing around 20 more workers.
Zelda Montes ... Show more @NoTechApartheid @EVYSTADIUM
Google Fires Another 20 Employees in Retaliation for Project Nimbus Protest: Google has fired another 20 employees in retaliation for last week’s protest against ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/headlines/google_fires_another_20_employees_in_retaliation_for_project_nimbus_protest
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools: Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow the state's teachers to ...
reuters.com/world/us/tennessee-lawmakers-pass-bill-allowing-teachers-carry-guns-schools-2024-04-23/
Mass protests in Argentina against President Milei's cuts: In Argentina, hundreds of thousands of people, especially students, demonstrated against the ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/argentinien-proteste-kuerzungen-milei-100.html
China relied on extrajudicial means to force thousands of fugitives to repatriate, human rights activists say - ICIJ
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Quick Glance: China's Illegal Tactics for Repatriating Fugitives
- Over the past decade, China has forcibly repatriated more than 12,000 fugitives to combat corruption, according to a human rights group report.
- Under Xi Jinping's government, China heavily relied on extrajudicial methods like kidnappings, harassment, and intimidation to 'persuade' and coerce Chinese nationals in over 120 countries to return.
- 'Fox Hunt' and 'Sky Net' operations aim at repressing Chinese nationals abroad, including activists, journalists, and religious minorities.
- The Chinese government uses persuasion methods to compel suspects to return, bypassing host countries' legal systems, leading to international resistance.
Student protesters begin dismantling some tents as negotiations with Columbia University progress
abcnews.go.com/US/student-protesters-begin-dismantling-tents-negotiations-columbia-university/story
Gaza protests at US universities intensify: Protests against the war in the Gaza Strip are intensifying at several US universities. There are arrests ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/usa-proteste-unis-krieg-gazastreifen-100.html
Pro-Palestinian students have set up tent encampments at more campuses across the US to protest Israel's war in Gaza, after mass arrests at similar ... Show more
How antiwar student protests are spreading across U.S. universities: Pro-Palestinian protests have swept through college campuses since over 100 protesters were ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/23/map-student-protests-arrests-universities-us/
LIVE: ‘Stop arming Israel’ Passover protest held in Brooklyn: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Pro-Palestinian Encampments Take Over American College Campuses: As the death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza increases, pro-Palestinian encampments have ...
time.com/6969875/pro-palestinian-encampments-take-over-college-campuses-across-america/
Arrests made at Yale University as police respond to pro-Palestinian protesters, school newspaper reports
cnn.com/2024/04/22/us/yale-pro-palestinian-protests-arrests/
Student Editorial Boards Rebuke College Officials for Protest Decisions: Around the nation, editorial boards at college newspapers have defended free speech and ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/23/us/college-protest-editorial-voices.html
Columbia University extends remote learning amid Gaza war protests: The hybrid learning comes amid reports of antisemitic harassment around Columbia University.
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Trump 'ripped away' abortion rights nationwide, Biden argues as he urges women to back him
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrations are spreading across colleges in the US, and some have turned violent.
It's a continuation of last week's protests at New ... Show more
Columbia University extends negotiations with student activists over dismantling encampment
cnn.com/2024/04/23/business/columbia-yale-colleges-universities-protests/
A recent US State Department report found violation of human rights in India's northeastern Manipur state as well as attacks on minorities, journalists ... Show more
Trump: College protests are a ‘disgrace’ and all ‘Biden’s fault’: Former President Trump on Tuesday blasted a wave of pro-Palestinian protests on college ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4614906-trump-college-israel-palestine-protests-disgrace-bidens-fault/
The campus of California Polytechnic State University has been shut down after a group of pro-Palestine protesters occupied a campus building and clashed with ... Show more
Columbia faculty joins student protests despite bipartisan criticism: Dozens of Columbia University and Barnard College faculty stood in solidarity with students ...
thehill.com/homenews/education/4612264-columbia-faculty-joins-student-protests/
Why the US might put sanctions on an Israeli army battalion : An Israeli army battalion, Netzah Yehuda, may, among other things, be excluded from receiving US ...
dw.com/en/israel-us-plans-to-sanction-an-idf-unit/a-68902127
Google has fired 50 employees after protests over Israel cloud deal, organizers say
cnn.com/2024/04/23/tech/google-fires-employees-protest-israel/
Quick Glance: Google dismisses workers following protests on technology deal with Israeli government
- Following protests regarding the technology supplied to the Israeli government, Google has terminated employees, heightening tensions around a sensitive contract.
- The confirmed dismissals by Google on Wednesday occurred after nine individuals were detained during sit-in demonstrations in New York and Sunnyvale, California, a day subsequent to police intervention.
- Demonstrations are predominantly coordinated by a faction known as No Tech For Apartheid. Google states that Nimbus is not utilized for weaponry or intelligence purposes.
- Stated in a blog post, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai implied a close supervision of employees as the company enhances efforts in advancing its AI technology, marking a crucial phase in the industry and potentially humanity.
As more bodies found, UN’s Turk ‘horrified’ by Gaza mass graves reports: Volker Turk calls for independent inquiry after Palestinian authorities uncover hundreds ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/23/as-more-bodies-found-un-human-rights-chief-horrified-by-gaza-mass-graves
GOP lawmaker: You can’t call ‘for the eradication of Jews and think everything is going to be just okay’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4613351-gop-lawmaker-you-cant-call-for-the-eradication-of-jews-and-think-everything-is-going-to-be-just-okay/
Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across the U.S.
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246594938/pro-palestinian-campus-protests-columbia-yale-nyu
Blinken: No double standard on Israel and human rights: Blinken said the Department will have "more to say" about Israel's adherence to the Leahy ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-798313
Pakistan: Imran Khan's party alleges election rigging by intelligence agencies in by-polls, calls for probe - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/world/asia/pakistan-imran-khans-party-alleges-election-rigging-by-intelligence-agencies-in-by-polls-calls-fo
Trump urges supporters to ‘go out and peacefully protest’ ahead of hush money trial’s opening arguments
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4610911-trump-urges-supporters-peacefully-protest-hush-money-trial-opening-remarks/
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
- Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.
- Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.
- Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.
- Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
Arrests and anger at US university pro-Palestinian demos: Dozens of student protesters have been arrested at Columbia, Yale and New York University in recent ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68881595
Civil rights groups call for funds for representation in immigration court: A coalition of more than 100 civil rights and immigrant rights groups are calling on ...
thehill.com/latino/4611610-civil-rights-groups-call-for-funds-for-representation-in-immigration-court/
Post-Brexit Food Checks Will Be ‘Light-Touch,’ UK Minister Says: The UK will enforce “light-touch” post-Brexit checks on food and plant products beginning later ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/post-brexit-food-checks-will-be-light-touch-uk-minister-says
College Campus Protests: Live Updates From Yale and Columbia: Students at Yale were arrested as administrators on more campuses moved to shut down demonstrations ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/22/us/campus-protests-columbia-yale
Despite crackdowns from the police and school authorities, Pro-Palestinian students at US universities continue to protest their schools’ direct and indirect ... Show more
NYPD arrests Gaza war protesters at NYU as tensions rise on campuses across the U.S.
axios.com/2024/04/23/pro-palestinian-protests-college-campus-arrests-columbia
Kari Lake bemoans fact that Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban is not being enforced, in another apparent shift
cnn.com/2024/04/23/politics/kari-lake-abortion-arizona/
Private Credit Is Disrupting Hong Kong Bankers’ Cozy Lives: Does the city really need 197,800 financiers when deep-pocketed private credit is marching in and ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-23/private-credit-is-disrupting-hong-kong-bankers-cozy-lives
Pro-Palestinian demonstration: Steinmeier greeted with shouts of “murderer” in Istanbul
n-tv.de/politik/Steinmeier-in-Istanbul-mit-Moerder-Rufen-begruesst-article24892216.html
Quick Glance: Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Turkey: Political Meeting in Istanbul
- Frank-Walter Steinmeier acknowledges the contributions of guest workers in Istanbul.
- Steinmeier emphasizes the importance of the relationship between Germany and Turkey.
- The President sends political signals by meeting with the Mayor of Istanbul.
- Steinmeier plans critical discussions with Turkish President Erdogan.
Pro-Palestinian Jewish students celebrated the first night of Passover with a seder during protests at the University of Michigan. During the seder ... Show more
Stefanik demands Biden administration yank Columbia's federal funding : Stefanik wants Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to penalize the institution and for ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/stefanik-columbia-federal-funding-00153967
UK approves bill to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda: Deportation flights are expected to begin in July.
abcnews.go.com/International/uk-approves-bill-send-asylum-seekers-rwanda/story
Quick Glance: British Parliament Approves Deportations to Rwanda
- The controversial plan to deport refugees to Rwanda has been approved by the British Parliament.
- Despite resistance in the upper house and multiple votes, the law was passed.
- Prime Minister Sunak is pushing for deportations to deter refugees from dangerous crossings.
- Experts question the effectiveness of the measure, while concerns about costs and legal implications persist.
USA: Anti-Israel protests hit elite universities Columbia, MIT and Yale: In the United States, anti-Israel protests are taking place at Columbia and other elite ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/usa--anti-israel-proteste-erfassen-eliteunis-columbia--mit-und-yale-34652188.html
Climate activists face punishment after paint attack on Brandenburg Gate: There was great outrage after the paint attack on the capital's landmark and the ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/angemessener-protest-nach-farbattacke-auf-brandenburger-tor-steht-strafe-fuer-klima-aktivisten-fest_id_259882309.html
Juan González Reflects on Historic 1968 Columbia Protests & Crackdown on Gaza Solidarity Encampment
democracynow.org/2024/4/23/antiwar_protests_gaza
In pictures: US universities are witnessing a surge of pro-Palestine rallies, with students and staff demanding end to Israel's carnage in Gaza and their ... Show more www.trtworld.com/us-and-canada/in-pictures-pro-palestine-rallies-make-waves-across-us-universities-17897257
The anti-college subtext to the right-wing response to Gaza protests: Not all the backlash against protests on college campuses is rooted in the right’s ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/23/gaza-protests-college-campuses/
Students at the American University in Cairo protested in support of Palestine, demanding their university administration boycott and divest from companies ... Show more
A video of Palestine solidarity protesters using the Kashmiri slogan ‘azaadi’ meaning ‘freedom’ in a chant at Columbia University has provoked debate and ... Show more
More than 130 people were arrested overnight during pro-Palestinian protests at New York University, as encampments and demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas ... Show more
Carolyn Hax: Parent worries ‘beautiful’ 4-year-old hears too much about looks: A parent worries that comments about 4-year-old’s beauty have already taught her ...
washingtonpost.com/advice/2024/04/23/carolyn-hax-daughter-praise-looks/
Students rally, call for American University to divest from Israel: Hundreds of American University students rallied to demand the administration divest from ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/23/protests-american-university-israel-gaza-college-campus/
Columbia canceled in-person classes, dozens of protesters were arrested at New York University and Yale, and the gates to Harvard Yard were closed to the ... Show more
Faculty members at New York University formed a chain around the Gaza
solidarity encampment on campus as student organisers prepared to pray ... Show more
Telegram under the magnifying glass:Conspiracy theories in Austria: "There is massive incitement"
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Yale is “sending bombs to level every university, every school in Gaza, and I’m not willing to stand silent while that happens,” said Tacey Hutten ... Show more www.washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/22/yale-university-protest-arrests-israel-gaza-war/
Patriots owner Robert Kraft says he’s ‘not comfortable’ donating to Columbia amid protests
thehill.com/homenews/education/4613062-patriots-owner-robert-kraft-says-hes-not-comfortable-donating-to-columbia-amid-protests/
🔴 🇮🇱 #Israeli protesters Monday gathered outside PM Binyamin #Netanyahu 's residence to mark the first night of #Passover .
Later in the night ... Show more #hostages
John Legend says Trump believes ‘to his core’ that ‘Black people are inferior’: Singer John Legend says former President Trump is a racist down “to his core ...
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4611098-john-legend-trump-black-people-racist/
U.S. Military to Withdraw from Niger, Shut Down Drone Base: The U.S. military has announced it will withdraw troops from Niger and close down a major drone base ...
democracynow.org/2024/4/22/headlines/us_military_to_withdraw_from_niger_shut_down_drone_base
Biden condemns ‘antisemitic protests’ and ‘those who don’t understand what’s going on with the Palestinians’
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4612553-biden-antisemitic-protests-palestinians-israel-gaza-hamas-columbia/
Colleges struggle with allowing protests and preventing antisemitism and intimidation
pbs.org/newshour/show/colleges-struggle-with-allowing-protests-and-preventing-antisemitism-and-intimidation
Ilhan Omar weighs in on Columbia protests where daughter was arrested: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) on Monday applauded the solidarity among the Columbia University ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4612422-ilhan-omar-weighs-in-on-columbia-protests-that-got-her-daughter-arrested/
Biden moves to block abortion records from investigators: Updated privacy rules are meant to protect patients seeking an abortion, as well as health care ...
axios.com/2024/04/22/biden-abortion-records-patients-hipaa-investigations
What is Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, and why could it face U.S. aid cuts?: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to cut military aid to Israel’s ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/22/leahy-law-israel-sanctions-what-to-know/
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
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