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Freed Palestinian activist graduates from Columbia University

Freed Palestinian activist graduates from Columbia University

Mohsen Mahdawi, fresh out of US immigration detention, walks graduation stage to cheers from his fellow graduates

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Microsoft employee slams leadership at company event over complicity in Israeli 'genocide'
19.05.2025

Microsoft employee slams leadership at company event over complicity in Israeli 'genocide'

'I can no longer stand by in silence as Microsoft continues to facilitate Israel's ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people,' says engineer

Supreme Court allows Trump to strip deportation protections from Venezuelans
19.05.2025

Supreme Court allows Trump to strip deportation protections from Venezuelans

Top court's decision to grant Trump administration's request clears way for officials to move forward with deportations

Pentagon lays out options for 'Golden Dome' missile shield that could cost hundreds of billions: Report
19.05.2025

Pentagon lays out options for 'Golden Dome' missile shield that could cost hundreds of billions: Report

Says it looks forward to 'announcing the path forward in the coming days,' according to CNN

Trump-Putin call on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire underway: White House
19.05.2025

Trump-Putin call on Russia-Ukraine ceasefire underway: White House

Conversation in bid to reach ceasefire was first announced by Trump on Saturday, confirmed by Kremlin on same day

Trump administration '100% committed' to ensuring Iran cannot enrich uranium: White House
19.05.2025

Trump administration '100% committed' to ensuring Iran cannot enrich uranium: White House

'We are 100% committed to that red line,' says White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt