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Nov
26
Culture / Society

The Bangladesh Police fire tear gas at more than 2,000 Hindus protesting in Chittagong, Bangladesh, against the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader an

The Bangladesh Police fire tear gas at more than 2,000 Hindus protesting in Chittagong, Bangladesh, against the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader and ISKCON monk, on sedition charges. One is killed, and 27 are injured. (Hindustan Times) (Al Jazeera) (The Times of India)

Nov
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

Gaza war Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, Killing of journalists in the Gaza war Seventeen people, including one journalist, are killed in Israeli strikes on

Gaza war Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, Killing of journalists in the Gaza war Seventeen people, including one journalist, are killed in Israeli strikes on the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia and the Nuseirat refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. (The New Arab) (Anadolu Agency) (Al Jazeera) United States support for Israel in the Gaza war U.S. president Joe Biden's administration provisionally approves a $680 million military arms package to Israel, including hundreds of small diameter bombs and thousands of JDAMs. (Al Jazeera)

Nov
27
Politics / Government

United States–Venezuela relations, 2024 Venezuelan political crisis The United States imposes sanctions on 21 Venezuelan officials, including information minist

United States–Venezuela relations, 2024 Venezuelan political crisis The United States imposes sanctions on 21 Venezuelan officials, including information minister Freddy Ñáñez and planning minister Ricardo Menéndez, for suppressing the protests against the results of the presidential election in July. (DW)

Nov
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Ahmad Khan applies for an arrest warrant for Myanmar's military leader and Chairman of the State Administra

Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Ahmad Khan applies for an arrest warrant for Myanmar's military leader and Chairman of the State Administration Council Min Aung Hlaing for crimes against humanity relating to the deportation and persecution of the Rohingya. (The Guardian)

Nov
27
Immigration / Law / Policy

Rohingya genocide, War crimes during the Myanmar civil war Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Ahmad Khan applies for an arrest warrant for Mya

Rohingya genocide, War crimes during the Myanmar civil war Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Ahmad Khan applies for an arrest warrant for Myanmar's military leader and Chairman of the State Administration Council Min Aung Hlaing for crimes against humanity relating to the deportation and persecution of the Rohingya. (The Guardian)

Nov
28
Politics / Government

2024 Georgian parliamentary election protests, Accession of Georgia to the European Union Thousands of people gather in Tbilisi, Georgia, to protest against Pri

2024 Georgian parliamentary election protests, Accession of Georgia to the European Union Thousands of people gather in Tbilisi, Georgia, to protest against Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and his party's decision to suspend the country's accession plans to the European Union. Riot police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters near the parliament building. (DW) (Yahoo! News) (The New York Times)

Nov
28
Politics / Government

Thousands of people gather in Tbilisi, Georgia, to protest against Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and his party's decision to suspend the country's accession

Thousands of people gather in Tbilisi, Georgia, to protest against Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and his party's decision to suspend the country's accession plans to the European Union. Riot police fire tear gas and water cannons at protesters near the parliament building. (DW) (Yahoo! News) (The New York Times)

Nov
30
Politics / Government

Ibar-Lepenac attack Police arrest eight people linked to an explosion on a canal near Zubin Potok, Mitrovica District, Kosovo, that supplies water to the countr

Ibar-Lepenac attack Police arrest eight people linked to an explosion on a canal near Zubin Potok, Mitrovica District, Kosovo, that supplies water to the country's two main power plants. The Kosovar government blames Serbia for the "terrorist" acts, which Serbia denies. (Al Jazeera) (Euronews) (Le Monde)

Nov
30
War / Conflict / Security

Arab–Israeli conflict Gaza war Gaza war hostage crisis Hamas releases a propaganda video showing Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander.

Arab–Israeli conflict Gaza war Gaza war hostage crisis Hamas releases a propaganda video showing Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander. (CBS News) An Israeli airstrike on a car in the Gaza Strip kills five people, including employees of World Central Kitchen. (AP) Israel–Hezbollah conflict Two people are killed and six others are injured in three airstrikes by Israel in southern Lebanon that occurred despite the ceasefire with Hezbollah. (Al Jazeera)

Nov
30
Politics / Government

Police arrest eight people linked to an explosion on a canal near Zubin Potok, Mitrovica District, Kosovo, that supplies water to the country's two main power p

Police arrest eight people linked to an explosion on a canal near Zubin Potok, Mitrovica District, Kosovo, that supplies water to the country's two main power plants. The Kosovar government blames Serbia for the "terrorist" acts, which Serbia denies. (Al Jazeera) (Euronews) (Le Monde)

Dec
01
Sports

2024 Nzérékoré stampede At least 56 people are killed during a stampede at a football match in Nzérékoré, Guinea, after the police tear gassed the field as riva

2024 Nzérékoré stampede At least 56 people are killed during a stampede at a football match in Nzérékoré, Guinea, after the police tear gassed the field as rival fans stormed it following a controversial referee decision. A police station is later set ablaze. (Al Jazeera English)

Dec
02
Politics / Government

Gaza war hostage crisis Hamas says that 33 hostages have been killed in the 14 months since the war started.

Gaza war hostage crisis Hamas says that 33 hostages have been killed in the 14 months since the war started. (The Times) The Israel Defense Forces say that Israeli-American soldier Omer Maxim Neutra, previously believed to be a living hostage, was killed during the October 7 attacks last year and his body was kept in Gaza. (Haaretz) U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says there will be "all Hell to pay" if all the hostages are not released prior to the start of his second term. (AP)

Dec
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

Australian Federal Police announces they have arrested thirteen men, including the vice president of the outlaw Comanchero Motorcycle Club and two teenagers, fo

Australian Federal Police announces they have arrested thirteen men, including the vice president of the outlaw Comanchero Motorcycle Club and two teenagers, for illegally smuggling 2.34 tonnes of cocaine into the country after their fishing boat broke down off the coast of Urangan, Queensland, Australia. (Al Jazeera) (RNZ) (ABC News)

Dec
02
War / Conflict / Security

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S.

COVID-19 pandemic in the United States The U.S. House of Representatives Oversight and Accountability Committee releases their final reports on the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States investigating the origins of COVID-19, Operation Warp Speed's vaccination program, and mask mandates and lockdowns. (The Hill)

Dec
02
Immigration / Law / Policy

Maritime drug smuggling into Australia Australian Federal Police announces they have arrested thirteen men, including the vice president of the outlaw Comancher

Maritime drug smuggling into Australia Australian Federal Police announces they have arrested thirteen men, including the vice president of the outlaw Comanchero Motorcycle Club and two teenagers, for illegally smuggling 2.34 tonnes of cocaine into the country after their fishing boat broke down off the coast of Urangan, Queensland, Australia. (Al Jazeera) (RNZ) (ABC News)

Dec
04
Politics / Government

2024 Georgian post-election protests Ahali party leader Nika Gvaramia is arrested in a police raid on his office in Tbilisi, Georgia.

2024 Georgian post-election protests Ahali party leader Nika Gvaramia is arrested in a police raid on his office in Tbilisi, Georgia. The arrest comes as the government continues to crack down on the opposition in response to protests against delaying negotiations to join the European Union. More than 100 demonstrators are also injured during clashes with riot police in Tbilisi. (AP)

Dec
04
Politics / Government

Ahali party leader Nika Gvaramia is arrested in a police raid on his office in Tbilisi, Georgia.

Ahali party leader Nika Gvaramia is arrested in a police raid on his office in Tbilisi, Georgia. The arrest comes as the government continues to crack down on the opposition in response to protests against delaying negotiations to join the European Union. More than 100 demonstrators are also injured during clashes with riot police in Tbilisi. (AP)

Dec
04
Immigration / Law / Policy

Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan relations Krygyzstan National Security official Kamchybek Tashiev and Tajikistan National Security official Saimumin Yatimov announces tha

Kyrgyzstan–Tajikistan relations Krygyzstan National Security official Kamchybek Tashiev and Tajikistan National Security official Saimumin Yatimov announces that both countries have signed an agreement that would end 33-years of conflict at the border. (The Diplomat)

Dec
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

Deir ez-Zor offensive The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces take control of Deir ez-Zor and its airport following the withdrawal of pro-government forces.

Deir ez-Zor offensive The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces take control of Deir ez-Zor and its airport following the withdrawal of pro-government forces. (Enab Baladi) (SOHR) Iraqi militias withdraw from the Syrian side of the Al-Qa'im border crossing on the border with Iraq. (Shafaq)

Dec
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

A United States court of appeals upholds the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which requires China-based company ByteDan

A United States court of appeals upholds the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which requires China-based company ByteDance to sell TikTok by January 19 or face an effective ban on operations in the United States. (CNBC)

Dec
06
Immigration / Law / Policy

Restrictions on TikTok in the United States A United States court of appeals upholds the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act

Restrictions on TikTok in the United States A United States court of appeals upholds the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which requires China-based company ByteDance to sell TikTok by January 19 or face an effective ban on operations in the United States. (CNBC)

Dec
07
Politics / Government

Palmyra offensive The U.S.-backed Revolutionary Commando Army takes control of the city of Palmyra in Homs Governorate following heavy fighting with pro-governm

Palmyra offensive The U.S.-backed Revolutionary Commando Army takes control of the city of Palmyra in Homs Governorate following heavy fighting with pro-government forces. Rebels also capture the towns of Al-Sukhnah and Al-Qaryatayn in Homs Governorate. (Yeni Safak)

Dec
07
Culture / Society

2024 Indian farmers' protest Over 100 Indian farmers march from Punjab to the capital city New Delhi to demand for the legal assurance of a minimum support pric

2024 Indian farmers' protest Over 100 Indian farmers march from Punjab to the capital city New Delhi to demand for the legal assurance of a minimum support price for all crops as well as loan forgiveness for farmers. (DW) Punjab Police set up barricades and fire tear gas at the marching farmers as they enter Haryana, causing them to turn around and return to Shambhu, Punjab. (Hindustan Times) (Anadolu Agency)

Dec
07
Immigration / Law / Policy

Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Six Pakistan Army soldiers and 22 Tehreek-e-Taliban militants are killed in clashes near the Afghan border.

Insurgency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Six Pakistan Army soldiers and 22 Tehreek-e-Taliban militants are killed in clashes near the Afghan border. (Reuters) Six soldiers are killed and seven are injured after a mass shooting at a military checkpoint in Kurram District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. (AP)

Dec
07
War / Conflict / Security

Manbij offensive Turkish-backed Syrian National Army forces conduct extensive drone strikes and artillery shelling on villages near U.S.-backed Kurdish Syrian D

Manbij offensive Turkish-backed Syrian National Army forces conduct extensive drone strikes and artillery shelling on villages near U.S.-backed Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces positions in the city of Manbij in Aleppo Governorate, Syria. (Motabaat) (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Dec
07
War / Conflict / Security

Operation Dawn of Freedom Manbij offensive Turkish-backed Syrian National Army forces conduct extensive drone strikes and artillery shelling on villages near U.

Operation Dawn of Freedom Manbij offensive Turkish-backed Syrian National Army forces conduct extensive drone strikes and artillery shelling on villages near U.S.-backed Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces positions in the city of Manbij in Aleppo Governorate, Syria. (Motabaat) (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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