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Democrats in Congress announced an investigation into the detention and treatment of over 170 U.S. citizens by immigration agents, highlighting concerns about racial profiling, misconduct, and civil liberties violations, especially targeting Latinos, amid broader immigration enforcement issues.
Countries around the world are evacuating their citizens from Israel and Iran amid escalating conflict, with efforts including air, land, and sea routes, as governments respond to the unprecedented bombing campaign by Israel and the subsequent retaliation from Iran.
India is working to evacuate its citizens from the conflict zone in Ukraine, particularly those who are near the Russian front line. The Indian government has advised its citizens to leave the region as tensions escalate between Russia and Ukraine.
A report from the Unification Ministry of South Korea indicates that North Korean citizens are increasingly skeptical of the Kim family's leadership, with interviews of defectors suggesting a decrease in confidence since the early 2010s. The country's failing economy has led to widespread hardships, including hunger and poor medical care, contributing to negative public sentiment. Kim Jong Un recently acknowledged the poor living conditions in his country and called for addressing the disparity in quality of life between rural and urban areas.
Gabon's deposed President Ali Bongo Ondimba has been put under house arrest by members of his presidential guard in an ongoing coup attempt. In a video, Bongo called on citizens to "make noise" and confirmed his arrest, while the coup leaders declared the dissolution of state institutions and the cancellation of election results. People in the capital city of Libreville celebrated the coup attempt, and the officers behind it identified themselves as members of the "Committee of Transition and the Restoration of Institutions."
Ohio is set to become the next major abortion battleground as groups advocating for abortion rights submit hundreds of thousands of petition signatures to enshrine these rights in the state's constitution. Citizens in Ohio are engaged in a fight over the proposed abortion amendment.
JPMorgan, Citizens, and PNC have submitted bids for First Republic, a private bank that caters to high-net-worth clients. The bank is expected to fetch a high price due to its strong reputation and growth potential.
Ordinary citizens in Iraq were given disposable cameras to capture daily life 20 years after the US invasion. The photos show a return to normalcy despite old wounds, but also visible scars and cities left in disrepair. Many of the photographers expressed wanting to show their country in a new light and send a message to the world that Iraqi people love peace and want to live in peace.