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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
College students, agitators and a Hamptons brat among 86 arrested at rowdy NYC anti-ICE protest
They shouldn't have trouble making bail. Cops cuffed 86 demonstrators at a rowdy anti-ICE rally in Lower Manhattan Tuesday, among them the daughter of a Moroccan actor, a self-proclaimed poet from an upscale college and a coed whose family owns a posh home in the Hamptons, The Post has learned. 'My sense is, the vast majority of the 2,500 people that were there, were there to protest peacefully,' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Fox 5 News. 'There was a smaller group of a few hundred where we did have to make arrests. Some of them were looking for trouble.' The protest in Foley Square against deportation arrests by federal immigration agents began peacefully but grew increasingly violent shortly after 5 p.m., with the mob hurling bottles at cops and throwing traffic cones into traffic, an NYPD spokesperson said. Of the 86 who were charged, 52 were issued summonses for disorderly conduct and other minor charges, while 34 were arrested and charged with more serious crimes, including felony assault. Among those busted was Vega Gullette, a 19-year-old student at Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers who describes herself as 'a Moroccan-American writer, artist, and lover of junk.' The teen, who was charged with attempted assault in the second-degree and obstructing government administration, is the daughter of Sean Gullette, an actor, screenwriter and director whose credits include the Darren Aronofsky films 'Requiem for a Dream' and 'Pi.' Gullette had a group of friends show up to her court hearing on Wednesday in a show of support, some of whom draped themselves in keffiyehs, which are associated with pro-Palestine political movements. Also among those charged was Rachel Schreiber, 22, of Brooklyn, who is facing resisting arrest, reckless endangerment and attempted assault charges in the melee. She smiled when she saw the large group of friends, some of whom wore masks, who showed up for her hearing in Manhattan criminal court. 'So many,' she said to herself while she walked out of the courtroom. Records show her parents own a $3 million home in Westhampton Beach. 'I'm not giving any reaction,' her mother told The Post Wednesday. 'I'm not ready to talk about this with the press.' Some of the pinched protesters are no strangers to Big Apple demonstrations. Robert Mills, 40, who was charged with reckless endangerment and issued a disorderly conduct citation in Tuesday's scuffle, was charged with obstructing governmental administration in April during an anti-Israeli protest in Brooklyn, the Jewish News Syndicate reported. Tabitha Howell, 40 — who was cited for disorderly conduct — was among those injured when a crazed Queens woman drove into a Manhattan Black Lives matter protest in 2020. 'It's one thing to face physical recovery,' Howell, who said she suffered five bulging discs in her back and a traumatic brain injury in the incident, told The Post at the time. 'It's another to try to process what happened mentally and emotionally.' Meanwhile, Tisch and Mayor Eric Adams gave assurances this week that the city will not devolve in to chaos like Los Angeles, where ICE agents sparked outbreaks of violence that required the National Guard to step in to try to restore peace. 'Watching what was going on in California, I spent the weekend on the phone with our federal partners in New York City — the head of the FBI in New York, federal protective services, homeland security investigations,' Tisch told MSNBC's 'Morning Joe. Additional reporting by Kevin Sheehan
New York Post
11-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
College students, agitators and a Hamptons brat among 86 arrested at rowdy NYC anti-ICE protest
They shouldn't have trouble making bail. Cops cuffed 86 demonstrators at a rowdy anti-ICE rally in Lower Manhattan Tuesday, among them the daughter of a Moroccan actor, a self-proclaimed poet from an upscale college and a coed whose family owns a posh home in the Hamptons, The Post has learned. 'My sense is, the vast majority of the 2,500 people that were there, were there to protest peacefully,' NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Fox 5 News. 'There was a smaller group of a few hundred where we did have to make arrests. Some of them were looking for trouble.' Advertisement 6 The NYPD said 86 people were charged in a rowdy anti-ICE demonstration in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday. The protest in Foley Square against deportation arrests by federal immigration agents began peacefully but grew increasingly violent shortly after 5 p.m., with the mob hurling bottles at cops and throwing traffic cones into traffic, an NYPD spokesperson said. Of the 86 who were charged, 52 were issued summonses for disorderly conduct and other minor charges, while 34 were arrested and charged with more serious crimes, including felony assault. Advertisement Among those busted was Vega Gullette, a 19-year-old student at Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers who describes herself as 'a Moroccan-American writer, artist, and lover of junk.' The teen, who was charged with second-degree assault and disorderly conduct, is the daughter of Sean Gullette, an actor, screenwriter and director whose credits include the Darren Aronofsky films 'Requiem for a Dream' and 'Pi.' 6 The NYPD said 86 people were charged in a rowdy anti-ICE demonstration in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday. Carlos Chiossone/Zuma / 6 The NYPD said 86 people were charged in a rowdy anti-ICE demonstration in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday. Aristide Economopoulos Advertisement Also among those charged was Rachel Schreiber, 22, of Brooklyn, who is facing resisting arrest, reckless endangerment and attempted assault charges in the melee. Records show her parents own a $3 million home in Westhampton Beach. 'I'm not giving any reaction,' her mother told The Post Wednesday. 'I'm not ready to talk about this with the press.' Some of the pinched protesters are no strangers to Big Apple demonstrations. Advertisement Robert Mills, 40, who was charged with reckless endangerment and issued a disorderly conduct citation in Tuesday's scuffle, was charged with obstructing governmental administration in April during an anti-Israeli protest in Brooklyn, the Jewish News Syndicate reported. 6 The NYPD said 86 people were charged in a rowdy anti-ICE demonstration in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday. REUTERS 6 The NYPD said 86 people were charged in a rowdy anti-ICE demonstration in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday. REUTERS Tabitha Howell, 40 — who was cited for disorderly conduct — was among those injured when a crazed Queens woman drove into a Manhattan Black Lives matter protest in 2020. 'It's one thing to face physical recovery,' Howell, who said she suffered five bulging discs in her back and a traumatic brain injury in the incident, told The Post at the time. 'It's another to try to process what happened mentally and emotionally.' Meanwhile, Tisch and Mayor Eric Adams gave assurances this week that the city will not devolve in to chaos like Los Angeles, where ICE agents sparked outbreaks of violence that required the National Guard to step in to try to restore peace. 6 The NYPD said 86 people were charged in a rowdy anti-ICE demonstration in Lower Manhattan on Tuesday. Meir Chaimowitz/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Advertisement 'Watching what was going on in California, I spent the weekend on the phone with our federal partners in New York City — the head of the FBI in New York, federal protective services, homeland security investigations,' Tisch told MSNBC's 'Morning Joe. Additional reporting by Kevin Sheehan
Morocco World
21-05-2025
- General
- Morocco World
African Lion 2025 Teams Conduct WMD Defense, Space Warfare Exercises
Doha – A joint Moroccan-American WMD defense exercise unfolded Tuesday at Agadir's military port. The training was part of African Lion 2025, executed under the instructions of King Mohammed VI, who also serves as the Supreme Commander and Chief of General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces. The counter-WMD exercise focused on reconnaissance operations, neutralization of improvised weapons of mass destruction, radiological dispersal devices, and CBRN decontamination. Preparing for timely decision-making during sensitive operations It aimed to enhance the operational capabilities of the Royal Armed Forces' Rescue and Salvage Unit to handle crises involving radiological, chemical, and explosive threats. 'Using TacSRT, we demonstrated how to fuse fully shareable operational planning products, change detection and AI-analyzed social media feeds to support timely decision-making,' said Col. Galen Ojala, SPACEFOREUR-AF Director of Operations. The exercise scenario began with securing Agadir port upon arrival of a suspicious vessel transporting WMD materials. Moroccan and Ghanaian special forces performed a maritime assault to secure the ship. Their inspection revealed clandestine laboratories and chemical agent containers in various compartments. CBRN and EOD teams deployed drones and specialized equipment to assess and neutralize threats. Simultaneously, Royal Navy divers inspected the hull for potential explosive devices. Defense Threat Reduction Agency experts supervised technical reconnaissance and recommended specific measures for chemical agent management. The USS CBRN team orchestrated decontamination operations, triage, medical care, and evacuated victims by air and land for necessary treatment. The exercise transpired in the presence of Major General Mohammed Benlouali, Chief of Staff of the Southern Zone, and Brigadier General Daniel Cederman, Deputy Commanding General-Reserve of the US Army Southern European Task Force-Africa. US Space Forces Europe – Space Forces Africa significantly expanded its support for this year's exercise. They provided nine days of academics compared to just one day for last year's African Lion exercise. SPACEFOREUR-AF personnel delivered six days of Space-Electronic Warfare academic lessons, totaling over 30 hours of instruction for 30 Moroccan Royal Armed Forces students. The Hawaii Air National Guard's 109th Electromagnetic Warfare Squadron implemented a two-day live demonstration of the Night Owl Electromagnetic Support System. This hands-on training showed Moroccan forces how EW systems function in operational scenarios. 'Our goal here is to show how commercial space-derived and fused information can directly support operations, especially disaster response operations,' said Tech. Sgt. Anson Monestime, a space operations NCO participating in the exercise. Beyond combat situations In addition to military operations, the Utah Air National Guard's 151st Medical Group established a humanitarian civic assistance program near the rural town of Anzi. Operating from a fully functional field hospital, US military dentists provided essential care to local Moroccans who often live hours from medical facilities. 'The care we're providing is mostly fillings and extractions,' said US Air Force Maj. Kyle Sansom, assigned to the 151st Medical Group. 'If a tooth is restorable, we'll do a filling. But if it's infected or broken down, we must extract it. It may seem simple, but to someone in pain, it can be life-changing.' African Lion 2025 began on May 12 and is scheduled to run until May 23. The exercises are taking place in Agadir, Tan-Tan, Tiznit, Kenitra, Benguerir, and Tifnit regions. This 21st edition also includes humanitarian and social actions. The multinational exercise brings together 41 countries and approximately 10,000 US service members. It features integrated training in airdrop, airlift, close air support, aeromedical evacuation, and advanced space and Electronic Warfare operations across Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, and Tunisia. The exercise aims to strengthen military cooperation between Morocco and the United States. It develops interoperability and enhances intervention capabilities in a multinational context, contributing to regional security, peace, and stability. Read also: African Lion 25: US Officials Exalt Morocco's Cornerstone Partnership Tags: African Lion 2025African Lion Military Exercise
NDTV
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Watch: Shanaya Kapoor And Guru Randhawa Get The Internet Grooving To Vibe
Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Shanaya debuts in music video "Vibe" with French Montana and Guru Randhawa. The video was shot in Las Vegas and presented by T-Series' Bhushan Kumar. Her upcoming film "Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan" releases on July 11, 2023. Mumbai: Shanaya Kapoor has made her music video debut with the track Vibe, where she is seen grooving with Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and singer Guru Randhawa. Shot in Las Vegas, Vibe, a high-voltage track, is presented by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series. Shanaya tags it as 'wild in the best way.' She said, ' Vibe is my first-ever music video and getting to do it with Guru Randhawa and French Montana was honestly wild—in the best way! We had so much fun filming in Vegas, the energy was electric, and the vibe (pun intended!) was just perfect.' Shanaya said it feels great to share this side of her with everyone. 'What makes it even more special is seeing how people are connecting with the glimpses of the song. I hope Vibe becomes everyone's summer favourite—I know it's definitely mine! There's so much love and work that went into it, and I'm really proud to be a part of something that feels so global yet rooted in our sound,' she added. Shanaya will next be seen in Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, which is slated to release on July 11. The film also stars Vikrant Massey. Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is based on Ruskin Bond's cherished short story, The Eyes Have It. It will show Shanaya playing the role of a theatre artist, whereas Massey will be seen as a blind musician. Presented by Zee Studios and Mini Films, and produced by Mansi Bagla and Varun Bagla, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan is directed by Santosh Singh and written by Niranjan Iyenger and Mansi Bagla, with music composed by Vishal Mishra. For the unversed, Shanaya was supposed to make her acting debut with Karan Johar's Bedhadak, opposite Lakshya and Gurfateh Parizada. However, the project was shelved due to the reasons best known to them. Following Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, Shanaya's lineup includes Tu Yaa Main, JC, and the series Student of the Year.
News18
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Arjun Kapoor Gives Shoutout To Shanaya Kapoor's First Global Collaboration
Arjun Kapoor praised Shanaya Kapoor's latest music video collaboration with French Montana and Guru Randhawa. Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Sanjay Kapoor and his wife Maheep Kapoor, has already stepped into the world of music with a remarkable global collaboration. She teamed up with Moroccan-American rapper French Montana and Indian singer-songwriter Guru Randhawa in T-Series' latest release, Vibe. Well, as the actress can't stop brimming with happiness, her cousin Arjun Kapoor extended his best wishes. On his Instagram Stories, Arjun Kapoor reposted the teaser video of Shanaya Kapoor's recently released global anthem, Vibe, for T-series alongside a meaningful note. The doting cousin brother wrote atop it, 'Vibes are (fire emoji)," adding, 'My Favourites," while tagging Shanaya and Guru Randhawa. This subtle shoutout from Arjun was enough to reveal his honest opinion about the recently released music video. Coming to Shanaya Kapoor's first global collaboration with rap sensation French Montana and Indian pop singer Guru Randhawa in Vibe, the music video has indeed been grabbing much attention on social media. Banked by Bhushan Kumar's T-Series, the high-voltage summer song features the diva acing some of the coolest moves in the video. Dressed in blingy outfits, the debutant actress can also be seen lip-syncing with some of the lines. Moreover, with a few glimpses of the futuristic Vegas Sphere shining bright in the background, it seems that the music video was shot in Las Vegas, with the diva stealing the show with her appearances. She shared the teaser video on Instagram with the caption that read, 'My heart's in this track. My first global collab – Vibe is OUT NOW! #tseries @ #BhushanKumar @gururandhawa @frenchmontana @shanayakapoor02 @gesuz @guy_bergman @adil_choreographer @djshadowdubai @jslsingh." The video instantly grabbed the attention of her close ones and fans alike, who flooded the comment section with their reactions. Mommy Maheep Kapoor wrote, 'Vibbbbbeeeezzzzz," punctuated by a series of dancing man, red hearts and evil eyes emojis. Sanjay Kapoor expressed his honest review and penned, 'Wow," followed by red hearts and evil eyes emojis. Anshula Kapoor said, 'What a vibeeee." BFF Ananya Panday's mom, Bhavana Pandey, posted a fire and a heart emoji. Meanwhile, Bunty Bains, known for his contributions to the Punjabi music industry, reacted with a raised hands emoji. Anjini Dhawan, who made her acting debut in the Bollywood film Binny and Family, dropped a couple of heart-eye emojis in response. One of Shanaya's fans said, 'Woahh, it's absolutely phenomenal since it's from my favorites – @shanayakapoor02." Another commented, 'Killing it @shanayakapoor02." On the professional front, Shanaya Kapoor was initially signed for Karan Johar's Dharma Productions film Bedhadak, which was later shelved for reasons best known to the makers. Now, she is all set to make her much-anticipated Bollywood debut with Santoshi Singh's Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, opposite Vikrant Massey. The film is slated for a theatrical release on July 11. Following this, she will be seen in Tu Yaa Main, which is scheduled to release in February 2026. First Published:
