The US has sanctioned six high-ranking Chinese and Hong Kong officials for rights abuses, escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing over Hong Kong's autonomy.
Hundreds of thousands protest in Istanbul against the jailing of opposition leader Ekrem Imamoglu, marking the largest demonstrations in over a decade.
Israeli lawmakers passed a divisive law that expands government power over judge appointments, intensifying concerns about the erosion of democracy amid protests.
Indonesia's parliament approved controversial amendments to the military law, raising concerns of authoritarianism and sparking widespread protests among pro-democracy activists.
Trump's firings of FTC commissioners ignite debate over agency independence and potential legal battles, with Democrats urging restoration of the commissioners.
French politician Raphael Glucksmann demands the return of the Statue of Liberty, sparking strong responses from the U.S. White House amidst historical tensions.