Global Headlines: Yemen Strikes, Gaza War, ICC Proceedings, US Immigration Policy & More

Yemen and Gaza Conflict Updates

• 💥 US air strikes in Yemen targeting oil ports have reportedly killed at least 58 people and wounded over 125, escalating tensions following Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships.
• 💔 Israel's bombardment of Gaza continues, with at least 34 victims reported today, including 10 members of one family and Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassona.
• 🕊️ Hamas is pushing for a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza, including a full captive swap, rejecting an Israeli interim proposal and accusing Netanyahu's government of using partial agreements to continue the war.

International Criminal Court and US Legal Developments

• ⚖️ The International Criminal Court has initiated proceedings against Hungary for failing to execute an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit, following Orban's announcement to withdraw from the ICC.
• 🛂 Maryland Senator Chris Van Holland met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a father allegedly transferred to an El Salvador mega prison by the Trump administration, amidst ongoing legal challenges and a federal appeals court ruling against the administration's actions.
• 📜 The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, while a federal judge ruled Google engaged in illegal monopolies in web advertising technology.

US Immigration and Border Policies

• ✈️ Venezuelan immigrants in Texas are reportedly at risk of expulsion under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, despite ongoing legal challenges.
• 📱 Secretary of State Marco Rubio is ordering reviews of social media accounts for visa applicants who visited Gaza in the past 18 years.
• 🔒 Immigration and Customs Enforcement has signed a $30 million deal with Palantir to track and deport immigrants, extending a previous contract with the surveillance tech company.
• 🚨 A US-born citizen arrested in Florida under a contested anti-immigration law was released after ICE requested a 48-hour hold, despite presenting proof of citizenship.

Campus Protests and Education Policy

• ✊ Protests occurred on college campuses nationwide condemning the White House's actions against education and students, with students emphasizing their right to resist and speak out.
• 📚 The Trump administration is threatening to bar Harvard from enrolling international students unless records are handed over, following the university's rejection of earlier ultimatums.
• 🏛️ House Republicans have launched a civil rights probe into Harvard over its policies on trans athletes and DEI initiatives.

Other Headlines

• 📉 Senator Warren declared Google an illegal monopolist, calling for the tech giant to be broken up, following an antitrust ruling.
• 🏦 Trump reportedly threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for not cutting interest rates, highlighting ongoing disputes over the Fed's independence.
• 🌍 The US may withdraw involvement in ending Russia's war on Ukraine, with Secretary of State Rubio stating a decision will be made in days, reflecting tensions and a potential shift in US involvement under Trump.
• 🏫 In Florida, a sheriff's deputy's son killed two people and injured six others on the Florida State University campus.
• ⚖️ A federal grand jury indicted Luigi Manion for stalking and murder in the death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the murder charge carrying a potential death penalty sentence.