political violence
Violent Clash Erupts in Mexican Congress as Lawmakers Exchange Blows and Pull Hair During Legislative Session
Dec 17, 2025 04:27 pm CST
Mexican lawmakers from opposing political parties engaged in a physical confrontation during a congressional session, with female representatives pushing, elbowing, and pulling each other's hair at the podium. The altercation began when members of the right-wing National Action Party (PAN) refused to yield the podium during a protest against proposed legislation, leading to a violent clash with the ruling Morena Party representatives that was captured on video and condemned by both sides.
India Rejects Bangladesh's Claims Linking Attackers to India in Pre-Election Violence Case
Dec 15, 2025 04:18 pm CST
India has firmly denied Bangladesh's allegations connecting attackers of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi to India. Following the assault on the anti-Sheikh Hasina figure, Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus interim government requested India's help in apprehending the perpetrators. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has demanded the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the country faces rising extremism ahead of February elections.
Tyler Robinson Makes First In-Person Court Appearance in Charlie Kirk Murder Case: Media Access Debate Continues
Dec 12, 2025 07:14 am CST
Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, made his first in-person court appearance in Provo, Utah. His defense team sought to limit media coverage while Judge Tony Graf addressed questions of courtroom access and transparency in this high-profile case that has drawn national attention. Robinson faces seven criminal charges including aggravated murder, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty.
How Charlie Kirk's Assassination Transformed Elon Musk's Public Life and Security Concerns
Dec 11, 2025 01:34 pm CST
Elon Musk reveals how the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has forced him to limit public appearances due to serious security concerns. The Tesla CEO describes life as being in "hardcore mode" where one mistake could be fatal, while authorities pursue first-degree murder charges against the 22-year-old alleged shooter.
Fatal Clash Between Trinamool Congress Factions at Unofficial Court Meeting in West Bengal's Malda
Nov 28, 2025 08:19 pm CST
A deadly confrontation between rival Trinamool Congress groups during an unofficial kangaroo court proceeding in Malda, West Bengal has resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries. The violence erupted during an arbitration meeting over a land dispute, highlighting tensions within local political structures and raising questions about law enforcement effectiveness in the region.
CCTV Captures Suspected Deliberate Hit-and-Run Attack on Former Shiv Sena MLA Nirmala Gavit
Nov 25, 2025 11:27 pm CST
Former Shiv Sena MLA Nirmala Gavit was critically injured in what appears to be a deliberate hit-and-run incident in Maharashtra's Nashik, as captured on CCTV. The footage shows a car deliberately targeting Gavit while she was walking with her grandchild, who narrowly escaped harm. Police have launched an investigation into the apparent targeted attack on the two-term legislator who recently joined the Eknath Shinde faction.
Sheikh Hasina's Death Sentence: Bangladesh Repeats Its Political Trauma of 1975
Nov 18, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Bangladesh's former president Sheikh Hasina faces a death sentence in absentia, mirroring her father's fate in 1975. This verdict highlights South Asia's cyclical political tragedies where leaders transform from saviors to tyrants. Her exile in India further complicates regional relations as Bangladesh struggles with unresolved historical tensions between secularism, religious nationalism, and the unfulfilled promises of liberation.
Bangladesh Crisis Deepens: Sheikh Hasina's Son Warns of Election Disruption Ahead of Court Verdict
Nov 17, 2025 11:10 am CST
Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed warns that Awami League supporters will block Bangladesh's February elections if the party ban isn't lifted, as his exiled mother faces an expected guilty verdict in a crimes against humanity case. Political tensions escalate with increasing violence in Dhaka, threatening the nation's stability ahead of crucial elections.
Trump Administration Designates Four European Leftist Groups As Foreign Terrorist Organizations Following Kirk Assassination
Nov 14, 2025 04:44 am CST
President Donald Trump's administration has officially labeled four European leftist organizations as terrorist groups following conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination. The designated groups include an Italian anarchist network, two Greek bombing groups, and a German anti-fascist organization, all with histories of violent actions but no operational presence in the United States. This move follows Trump's earlier executive order classifying antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.
Mexican President Faces Political Backlash After Public Assault Incident Amid Rising Violence Concerns
Nov 07, 2025 09:35 pm CST
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum faces accusations from political rivals of using a recent public groping incident as a diversion from escalating political violence, highlighting the country's deep polarization even as she introduces new measures to combat sexual harassment and make reporting easier for women.