US: Immigration Crackdown Reaches Chicago North Side, Sparks Confrontation

The immigration crackdown by federal agents spread to Chicago’s predominantly white and wealthy North Side neighborhoods on Friday, October 24, resulting in several detentions and arrests. Masked agents were seen deploying tear gas at the crowd on residential streets after they were confronted.

Illustration - The Remains of the Berlin Wall

Illustration - The Remains of the Berlin Wall

Illustration - Checkpoint Charlie, Soviet and American sides, in Berlin, Germany, on September 11, 2025. Photo by Patrice Pierrot/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - The Remains of the Berlin Wall

Illustration - The Remains of the Berlin Wall

Illustration - Checkpoint Charlie, Soviet side, in Berlin, Germany, on September 11, 2025. Photo by Patrice Pierrot/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - The Remains of the Berlin Wall

Illustration - The Remains of the Berlin Wall

Illustration - Checkpoint Charlie, American side, in Berlin, Germany, on September 11, 2025. Photo by Patrice Pierrot/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Haboob Hits Phoenix, Causes Airport Damage and Power Outages 8

A massive haboob rolled through the Phoenix area on Monday, August 25, as monsoon storms swept across Arizona. Thousands were left without power across the area, and portions of the roof at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport were damaged, causing flight delays and prompting an evacuation at the FAA Tower.

Taiwan: Casualties Reported After Explosion At Taichung Department Store

An explosion ripped through Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store in Taichung on Thursday, February 13, leaving at least one person dead, several injured.

(4)Koizumi tours Berlin

(4)Koizumi tours Berlin

BERLIN, Germany - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (3rd from R) visits Check Point Charlie in Berlin on Aug. 17. He arrived in Berlin earlier in the day on the first leg of his weeklong European tour.

(4)Koizumi tours Berlin

(4)Koizumi tours Berlin

BERLIN, Germany - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (3rd from R) visits Check Point Charlie in Berlin on Aug. 17. He arrived in Berlin earlier in the day on the first leg of his weeklong European tour. (Kyodo)