In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Turkish authorities have arrested over 1,100 individuals, including journalists, amid the largest anti-government protests in years. The unrest follows the arrest of Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, on corruption charges, sparking widespread demonstrations and a crackdown on dissent.
Istanbul's mayor, Ekrem Imamoglu, was arrested in a dramatic government crackdown, raising concerns over political repression and the future of dissent in Turkey. The opposition leader's future is now uncertain amid allegations of corruption.
Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University, faces deportation after his detention by federal agents. This incident raises concerns about free speech and escalating government crackdowns on dissent.