The US House of Representatives is set to vote on a controversial bill that proposes fines or prison terms for Americans participating in boycotts of Israel or Israeli settlements, promoted by international governmental organizations (IGOs) such as the UN or EU.

The Trump imposed tariffs and budget cuts have led to protests in front of Congress, with speakers expressing concerns about the disproportionate impact on lower and middle-class Americans.

The Waqf Bill, which seeks to change the management of Muslim-owned properties in India valued in billions, is not meant for reform, but to facilitate a blatant land grab by the state, says an Indian MP.

Only 14 Democrats in the US Congress have signed a letter calling for the release of Palestinian student-activist and Green Card holder Mahmoud Khalil.

In his first address to Congress, Donald Trump claimed he has “stopped all government censorship and brought back free speech to America.”

Trump has delivered a speech to a joint session of Congress to lay out his agenda for the next four years.

In the US, litigation and protests were widely expected to follow their recent presidential vote, but an easy win by Donald Trump forced a quick concession.