US detains organiser of anti-Israel protests at Columbia University – court temporarily suspends deportation
In New York, the US Immigration Service detained Mohsen Mahdawi, a student at Columbia University and one of the organisers of anti-Israeli protests. The detention took place during an interview for citizenship, and the student’s lawyer claims that it is related to his public support for the Palestinian people. Judge William Sessions issued a temporary injunction against deportation, considering the case on an expedited basis due to the wide public outcry. The case comes amidst widespread deportations of international students who oppose Israel’s actions. Read on to learn more about this high-profile case!
The Shabak scandal: the case of leaking classified information has turned into a political crisis in Israel
In Israel, a high-profile scandal erupted over an investigation by the Internal Security Service (Shabak), which turned into a political confrontation. A Shabak reservist suspected of passing on classified information has become a figure in the political struggle. Likud MPs accuse the head of the Shabak of “personal revenge”, while the Ministry of Justice claims that his actions threatened the security of the state. This conflict has escalated the long-standing confrontation between right-wing parties and the Israeli justice system, and is already being called one of the most dangerous in recent years. Can the case change Israel’s political landscape?
IDF kills one of Hamas terrorist leaders involved in 7 October attack and cynical hostage “ceremonies”
The IDF killed one of Hamas’s terrorist leaders, Hamza Wael Muhammad Asafa, who took part in the horrific attack on Israel on 7 October. The operation, which took place in central Gaza, was the result of a joint effort by the Israeli army and security services. Asafa not only led the terrorist cell, but also participated in cynical “ceremonies” with hostages. Learn more about this important event and how Israel continues to fight the terrorist threat.
Tariff blow to Wall Street: how Trump’s policy paralysed the junk bond market
Donald Trump’s new trade initiatives have dealt an unexpected blow to the US financial ecosystem, paralysing the junk bond market. After the announcement of the new tariffs, no company with a low credit rating was able to place debt, which put M&A and restructuring mechanisms at risk. Investors are losing their appetite for risk, and banks are forced to raise rates and change lending terms. Does this mean the beginning of a new era of expensive money? Find out more about the implications of the tariff blow and its impact on financial markets.
