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‘That’s activism’: Marjorie Taylor Greene backs Don Lemon’s arrest in connection with Minnesota church protest

Defending the federal government’s decision to arrest former CNN host Don Lemon, controversial ex‑Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene on Friday said Lemon’s actions during an anti‑ICE protest were not protected press activity but crossed into “activism”.Greene’s remarks came during an appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher, where she became one of the few public figures […]

‘Agents are at my door’: Journalist Georgia Fort films moments before being arrested over anti-ICE protest coverage

Independent journalist Georgia Fort, who was detained on Friday morning after covering an anti-ICE protest in Minnesota, shared the moment on a social media live stream. Fort was one of several journalists who filmed a demonstration at Cities Church in St Paul’s on January 18, which saw protestors interrupting a service and chanting, “ICE OUT.”Fort […]

Don Lemon arrested while covering Grammy Awards, in connection with Minnesota church protest

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested by federal agents in connection to his presence at a Minnesota church protest, his lawyer Abbe Lowell confirmed. Lemon’s lawyer said the former CNN host was taken into custody on Thursday night in Los Angeles. “Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents last night in […]

Guns barred at US protest sites? Kash Patel’s claim after Alex Pretti’s killing and what Minnesota law actually allows | Explained

The fatal shooting of 37-year-old intensive care nurse Alex Pretti, a concealed-carry permit holder, during a federal immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis has reignited a long-simmering debate over gun ownership, protest regulations, and police authority in the United States.Pretti, who worked as an ICU nurse at a Minneapolis Veterans Affairs hospital and was legally carrying […]

Bangladesh crisis: Ex-police chief among 3 cops sentenced to death for protest crackdown

Bangladesh tribunal (AP image) A Bangladesh court on Monday sentenced Dhaka’s fugitive former police chief and two senior officers to death for crimes against humanity over the killing of six protesters during the July 2024 mass uprising that led to the overthrow of then prime minister Sheikh Hasina.The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) handed the death […]

Don Lemon to face charges any moment for role in covering protest that stormed Minnesota church

Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general for civil rights, announced Monday that journalist Don Lemon may face charges any moment afte he joined a group of anti-ICE agitators who stormed a church in St Paul during a service. The pastor of the church was blamed for his alleged ICE link and Don Lemon was present, […]

Protest Call Over Alleged Irregularities at Bhupal Nobles and Rajasthan Vidyapeeth | Udaipur Kiran

UDAIPUR, January 20: (Udaipur Kiran). Allegations of irregularities at Bhupal Nobles (BN) Institution and Janardan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth (Deemed-to-be University) have triggered open dissent, with activists and former students announcing a protest on January 20, 2026. Dr Dilip Singh Chauhan, an activist associated with Rajasthan Vidyapeeth and a former student of Bhupal Nobles Institution, […]

Canada MP joins viral Iran protest trend, lights cigar with burning portrait of Khamenei in front of office

Canadian MP Roman Baber followed the viral Iran protest trend and lit a cigar — standing in front of his office — from a burning photo of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. He posted the video on social media with a two-word caption that read: ‘F Khanemei’.The photo of a woman lighting a cigarette with […]

Iran protest: At least 500 dead in crackdown; Tehran warns US, Israel of consequences

Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests has reportedly killed over 538, with thousands detained amid an internet blackout. Tehran has warned the US and Israel of “legitimate targets” if force is used to protect demonstrators. Protests persist despite heavy security, fueled by economic collapse and calls challenging the theocratic system. A crackdown on nationwide protests in […]

JK Rowling calls out ‘selective activism’ in viral Iran tweet, Internet hits back hard

“You’ve Revealed Yourself”: JK Rowling Sparks Global Firestorm With Iran Human Rights Tweet Harry Potter author JK Rowling reignited global online discourse this Sunday, with a powerful message about human rights and international solidarity, drawing attention to the escalating unrest in Iran and prompting debate over how public figures engage with global causes. Taking to […]