Apple & Google Nix ICEBlock Tracker Apps After US Govt Demand
Apple and Google have removed ICEBlock and similar ICE-tracking apps after a US Justice Department request over safety concerns. What does this mean for digital activism and civic tech?
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Japan’s LDP Begins Race for Next Prime Minister
Japan’s LDP members vote to choose a new leader—set to become the next prime minister—among five contenders in a two-stage process.
Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee Faces Lawsuit Challenge
Coalition of unions, employers and religious groups file suit to block President Trump’s $100K H-1B visa fee, arguing it oversteps authority and hurts the tech workforce.
US Appeals Court Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
1st U.S. Circuit Court rules Trump’s birthright citizenship order unconstitutional, joining a 9th Circuit block. Next stop: the Supreme Court battleground.
Hamas Backs Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Plan: Hostages Freed & Gaza Handover
Hamas has agreed to Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, promising to free all hostages and transfer Gaza governance to technocrats under a ceasefire-for-hostages deal.
US Shutdown Continues as Senate Democrats Block GOP Funding Bill
Senate Democrats blocked a GOP short-term funding bill 54-44, extending the US government shutdown. Parties clash over healthcare subsidies and Medicaid cuts as tensions rise.
Study: 50% of Catastrophic Wildfires Hit in Last Decade
A study finds 43% of the worst wildfires have hit in the last decade, with economic losses up 4× and fatalities tripled. Urgent climate action needed! 🔥
UK on High Alert After Manchester Synagogue Attack
UK on high alert after a deadly car and knife assault at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur kills 2 and injures 3, as PM Starmer pledges stronger protection.
New Gaza-bound Flotilla Sets Sail Amid Outrage Over Blockade
A nine-ship humanitarian flotilla, led by the vessel Conscience, has sailed from Italy toward Gaza, challenging Israel’s naval blockade amid global outrage.
Ramaphosa Urges Israel to Free Gaza-Bound Flotilla Activists
South African President Ramaphosa demands Israel free Gaza-bound flotilla activists detained after interception. He calls for immediate release and unhindered humanitarian aid to Gaza.