Conflict

The UK has issued a warning against all travel to Israel following an escalation in military activity between Israel and Iran. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office updated its travel advice for Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories after both countries launched missile strikes in recent days. Israel's airspace remains closed following the exchanges. The advisory describes a "fast-moving situation that poses significant risks" and warns that "the situation has the potential to deteriorate further, quickly and without warning." British nationals currently in Israel or the Occupied Territories have been instructed to follow guidance from local authorities. The FCDO's updated notice specifically references risks of regional escalation. Previous guidance had advised against travel to "parts of Israel," which was then strengthened to warn against "all but essential travel" after a state of emergency was declared on 13 June. Foreign Secretary […]

A large-scale military parade will proceed through Washington, DC, on Saturday as President Donald Trump celebrates his 79th birthday alongside the US Army's 250th anniversary celebration. The event occurs while "No Kings" protests against Trump administration policies are planned in hundreds of cities nationwide. The Washington parade, hastily integrated into the Army's previously scheduled anniversary commemoration, has generated controversy regarding its cost, timing, and political implications. Organizers have decided against holding a "No Kings" protest in the capital to prevent potential confrontations. The demonstration takes place amid heightened national tensions. Recently, Trump deployed US Marines to address protests in Los Angeles related to immigration enforcement operations. He also activated California's National Guard without gubernatorial approval, leading to legal challenges and claims of federal overreach. Beginning at 6:30pm local time, the parade will start at the Lincoln Memorial and proceed along […]

Los Angeles police conducted mass arrests following the implementation of a curfew in downtown areas as protests continued against President Trump's immigration enforcement operations. The Los Angeles Police Department announced Tuesday evening that arrests were underway after groups gathered within the designated curfew zone. "Multiple groups continue to congregate on 1st St between Spring and Alameda," the LAPD posted on social media. "Those groups are being addressed and mass arrests are being initiated." While many protesters later dispersed, sporadic confrontations persisted. Officials justified the curfew as necessary to prevent vandalism and theft by those seeking to cause disruption. Mayor Karen Bass established the curfew covering one square mile of downtown Los Angeles, effective from 8pm Tuesday to 6am Wednesday. Bass indicated the measure would likely continue for several days but emphasized it applied only to a small section of the […]