RECAP: Violence Erupts Outside Dublin Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers

Violent clashes erupted outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, used for asylum seekers, on Tuesday night, October 21. A large mob hurled bricks, fireworks, and glass bottles at police, prompting officers to deploy pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Six people were arrested amid the chaos, which saw a police vehicle set on fire and a helicopter attacked.

Ireland: Violent Clashes Erupt Outside Dublin’s Citywest Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers 5

Violent clashes erupted outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, used for asylum seekers, on Tuesday night, October 21. A large mob hurled bricks, fireworks, and glass bottles at police, prompting officers to deploy pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Six people were arrested amid the chaos, which saw a police vehicle set on fire and a helicopter attacked.

Ireland: Violent Clashes Erupt Outside Dublin’s Citywest Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers 3

Violent clashes erupted outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, used for asylum seekers, on Tuesday night, October 21. A large mob hurled bricks, fireworks, and glass bottles at police, prompting officers to deploy pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Six people were arrested amid the chaos, which saw a police vehicle set on fire and a helicopter attacked.

Ireland: Violent Clashes Erupt Outside Dublin’s Citywest Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers 4

Violent clashes erupted outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, used for asylum seekers, on Tuesday night, October 21. A large mob hurled bricks, fireworks, and glass bottles at police, prompting officers to deploy pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Six people were arrested amid the chaos, which saw a police vehicle set on fire and a helicopter attacked.

Ireland: Violent Clashes Erupt Outside Dublin’s Citywest Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers

Violent clashes erupted outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, used for asylum seekers, on Tuesday night, October 21. A large mob hurled bricks, fireworks, and glass bottles at police, prompting officers to deploy pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Six people were arrested amid the chaos, which saw a police vehicle set on fire and a helicopter attacked.

Ireland: Violent Clashes Erupt Outside Dublin’s Citywest Hotel Housing Asylum Seekers 2

Violent clashes erupted outside the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, used for asylum seekers, on Tuesday night, October 21. A large mob hurled bricks, fireworks, and glass bottles at police, prompting officers to deploy pepper spray and water cannons to disperse the crowd. Six people were arrested amid the chaos, which saw a police vehicle set on fire and a helicopter attacked.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

US: Federal Agents Use Tear Gas, Arrest Protesters Against National Guard Deployment in Portland 2

Hundreds of protesters marched to the Portland ICE facility on Saturday, October 4, to oppose the possible deployment of the Oregon National Guard, resulting in federal agents using tear gas and pepper balls to disperse the crowd and arresting at least six people.

US: Federal Agents Use Tear Gas, Arrest Protesters Against National Guard Deployment in Portland

Hundreds of protesters marched to the Portland ICE facility on Saturday, October 4, to oppose the possible deployment of the Oregon National Guard, resulting in federal agents using tear gas and pepper balls to disperse the crowd and arresting at least six people.

US: Tear Gas Hits Chicago Police Officers During Clash with Protesters

The ongoing immigration crackdown by the Trump administration led to a clash with demonstrators in Chicago on Saturday, October 4. Federal agents used tear gas and pepper balls against protesters, with Chicago Police Officers even seen struggling to keep their eyes open during the dispersal.

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

CBP officers aim ther less-lethal and pepper bullut guns at protesters during a Labor Day "Workers Against Billionaires" protest at the Metro Detention Center in Los Angeles on Sept. 1, 2025. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

CBP officers aim ther less-lethal and pepper bullut guns at protesters during a Labor Day "Workers Against Billionaires" protest at the Metro Detention Center in Los Angeles on Sept. 1, 2025. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

A woman has water and saline solution poured over her eyes after getting hit with pepper spray during a Labor Day "Workers Against Billionaires" protest at the Metro Detention Center in Los Angeles on Sept. 1, 2025. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

A woman has water and saline solution poured over her eyes after getting hit with pepper spray during a Labor Day "Workers Against Billionaires" protest at the Metro Detention Center in Los Angeles on Sept. 1, 2025. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

Protesters guard themselves from pepper bullets during a Labor Day "Workers Against Billionaires" protest at the Metro Detention Center in Los Angeles on Sept. 1, 2025. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

A woman has water poured over her eyes after getting hit with pepper spray during a Labor Day "Workers Against Billionaires" protest at the Metro Detention Center in Los Angeles on Sept. 1, 2025. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

Protesters assist a woman after she was hit by pepper spray balls fired by police during anti-ICE demonstrations at the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles on September 1, 2025. The incident occurred as police clashed with demonstrators calling for the abolition of ICE. Photo by Lauren Puente/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

Anti ICE Demonstrations - LA

Protesters assist a woman after she was hit by pepper spray balls fired by police during anti-ICE demonstrations at the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles on September 1, 2025. The incident occurred as police clashed with demonstrators calling for the abolition of ICE. Photo by Lauren Puente/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australia: Thousands Join Anti-Immigration “March for Australia” Rallies Nationwide 4

Thousands joined “March for Australia” rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and other cities on Sunday, August 31, demanding an end to mass migration. Some protesters clashed with counter-protesters, leading police to use pepper spray and batons, with several arrests reported in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

Australia: Thousands Join Anti-Immigration “March for Australia” Rallies Nationwide 3

Thousands joined “March for Australia” rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and other cities on Sunday, August 31, demanding an end to mass migration. Some protesters clashed with counter-protesters, leading police to use pepper spray and batons, with several arrests reported in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

Australia: Thousands Join Anti-Immigration “March for Australia” Rallies Nationwide 2

Thousands joined “March for Australia” rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and other cities on Sunday, August 31, demanding an end to mass migration. Some protesters clashed with counter-protesters, leading police to use pepper spray and batons, with several arrests reported in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

Australia: Thousands Join Anti-Immigration “March for Australia” Rallies Nationwide

Thousands joined “March for Australia” rallies in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and other cities on Sunday, August 31, demanding an end to mass migration. Some protesters clashed with counter-protesters, leading police to use pepper spray and batons, with several arrests reported in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE, AQUITAINE, PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES, (64) BASQUE COUNTRY, ESPELETTE PEPPER (EZPELETAKO BIPERRA IN BASQUE) IS THE ONLY PEPPER (AOC-AOP SPICE) PRODUCED IN METROPOLITAN FRANCE. HERE, A TYPICAL HOUSE OF THE VILLAGE DRYING AGAINST ITS FACADE THE BRAIDS OF PEPPERS Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE, PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES, (64), BASQUE COUNTRY, ESPELETTE, ESPELETTE PEPPER, A FAMOUS BASQUE CONDIMENT, HAS AN AOC (PROTECTED PRODUCTS) Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES (64) ESPELETTE. ESPELETTE PEPPER CELEBRATION. PELOTA GAME Photo by Elodie Planchenault/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYR?N?ES ATLANTIQUES (64) ESPELETTE. ESPELETTE PEPPER CELEBRATION. GASTRONOMIC SOCIETIES PRROCESSION Photo by Elodie Planchenault/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYR?N?ES ATLANTIQUES (64) ESPELETTE. ESPELETTE PEPPER CELEBRATION. GASTRONOMIC SOCIETIES PRROCESSION Photo by Elodie Planchenault/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES (64) ESPELETTE. FRESCO ABOVE PEPPER GROWING Photo by Elodie Planchenault/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES (64) ESPELETTE. PEPPER STRINGS Photo by Elodie Planchenault/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES (64) BASQUE COUNTRY. ESPELETTE VILLAGE. FACADES COVERED WITH PEPPER STRINGS Photo by Elodie Planchenault/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYR?N?ES ATLANTIQUES (64) ESPELETTE. ESPELETTE PEPPER CELEBRATION. GASTRONOMIC SOCIETIES PRROCESSION Photo by Elodie Planchenault/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYR?N?ES ATLANTIQUES (64) ESPELETTE. ESPELETTE PEPPER CELEBRATION. GASTRONOMIC SOCIETIES PRROCESSION Photo by Elodie Planchenault/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYRENEES-ATLANTIQUES (64) BASQUE COUTRY. ESPELETTE. WITH ITS TRADITIONNAL HOUSES, THIS VILLAGE IS ALSO KNOWN FOR ITS PIMENT OR RED PEPPER BRUNG FROM MEXICO BY A BASQUE SAILOR IN THE 16E CENTURY. IT HAS AN AOC SINCE 2000. THE GORRIA VARIETY MAKES THE BEST POWDER. IN OCTOBER, THE PEPPER FEAST DRAW A HUGE CROWD FOR THE MASS. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYRENEES-ATLANTIQUES (64) BASQUE COUTRY. ESPELETTE. WITH ITS TRADITIONNAL HOUSES, THIS VILLAGE IS ALSO KNOWN FOR ITS PIMENT OR RED PEPPER BRUNG FROM MEXICO BY A BASQUE SAILOR IN THE 16E CENTURY. IT HAS AN AOC SINCE 2000. THE GORRIA VARIETY MAKES THE BEST POWDER. IN OCTOBER, THE PEPPER FEAST DRAW A HUGE CROWD FOR THE MASS. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE. PYRENEES-ATLANTIQUES (64) BASQUE COUTRY. ESPELETTE. WITH ITS TRADITIONNAL HOUSES, THIS VILLAGE IS ALSO KNOWN FOR ITS PIMENT OR RED PEPPER BRUNG BY A BASQUE SAILOR IN THE 16E CENTURY. IT HAS AN AOC SINCE 2000. THE GORRIA VARIETY MAKES THE BEST POWDER. IN OCTOBER, THE PEPPER FEAST DRAW A HUGE CROWD FOR THE MASS. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Pays-Basque

Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE, PYRENEES-ATLANTIQUES (64), SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ, HALLES DE SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ, DRY SAUSAGE WITH ESPELETTE PEPPER Photo by Jean Isenmann/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

ICE Protest - LA

ICE Protest - LA

A protester is hit with pepper bullets during the nationwide No Kings protest in Los Angeles, Calif., on June 14, 2025. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

ICE Protest - LA

ICE Protest - LA

A man attempts to dodge pepper bullets during the nationwide No Kings protest in Los Angeles, Calif., on June 14, 2025. Photo by Benjamin Hanson/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Thousands Protest Immigration Enforcement in Denver, Arrests Made

Thousands of protesters gathered in front of the Colorado State Capitol on Tuesday, June 10, to protest immigration enforcement, marching through downtown. Police made multiple arrests, using smoke canisters and pepper balls for vandalism, obstruction, and assault on police.

ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

(250610) -- LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A protester is arrested by police officers in front of the Los Angeles Federal Detention Center in Los Angeles, California, the United States, June 8, 2025. The protests initially began in response to immigration enforcement operations. In recent days, administration officials have focused their efforts on major Democratic-led cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. Tensions between protesters and law enforcement escalated on Friday, as some demonstrators threw objects and police responded with pepper balls and flash-bang devices. In response, Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard members on Saturday. The protests intensified further on Sunday, with growing crowds and heightened confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

ICE Raids Spark Protest Riot - LA

(250610) -- LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Police officers try to disperse protesters in front of the Los Angeles Federal Detention Center in Los Angeles, California, the United States, June 8, 2025. The protests initially began in response to immigration enforcement operations. In recent days, administration officials have focused their efforts on major Democratic-led cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago and New York. Tensions between protesters and law enforcement escalated on Friday, as some demonstrators threw objects and police responded with pepper balls and flash-bang devices. In response, Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard members on Saturday. The protests intensified further on Sunday, with growing crowds and heightened confrontations between demonstrators and law enforcement officers. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM