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Hong Kong police make first arrests at Tiananmen Square vigils

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Hong Kong police have arrested a prominent barrister for allegedly promoting an unauthorised protest on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, as thousands of officers were deployed to enforce a ban on protests and gatherings across the city.

Hong Kong deployed 7,000 police to prevent protests, but human rights groups have continued to urge authorities to let residents express their views peacefully.

The operation includes dispatching some 3,000 officers near Victoria Park, the site of an annual vigil commemorating the 1989 incident.

While the police wouldn’t confirm the number of officers attending, a spokesperson says there will be enough police at the vigil.

“They will be enforcing the law quickly and decisively”.

Authorities arrested Hong Kong barrister and activist Chow Hang Tung, vice-chairwoman of the group which organises annual vigils for the victims of China’s 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters.

Chow was arrested for promoting an unauthorised assembly

Discussion of Beijing’s brutal military crackdown on the evening of 3 June and morning of 4 June in 1989 is all but forbidden on the mainland.

Hong Kong’s traditional status as the only place in China where large-scale commemorations were tolerated appeared to be coming to an end.

Authorities banned this year’s gathering citing the coronavirus pandemic – although Hong Kong has not recorded an untraceable local transmission in more than a month, and has continued to hold large public events.

Police have also cited the national security law in warning people not to gather for unnamed events and reminded the public of the recent convictions of some activists.

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President-elect Trump names new border czar

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President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to appoint former Acting ICE Director, Tom Homan as the next U.S. border czar.

Trump praised Homan’s track record, calling him the most effective candidate for addressing border security concerns.

This decision aligns with Trump-Vance administration’s agenda to reinforce U.S. border enforcement and immigration policy when they take office in 2025.

Oz Sultan, the Chief Strategist with the Sultan Interactive Group joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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Iran acknowledges accusations of involvement in alleged murder plot targeting Trump

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The Iranian government responds as U.S. authorities detail claims of an assassination plot linked to the Revolutionary Guard Corps.

In a significant development, Iran has broken its silence following allegations that an Iranian national was connected to a murder-for-hire plot aimed at former President Donald Trump.

The U.S. Department of Justice reported that Farhad Shakeri, 51, admitted to being directed by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to carry out the assassination on October 7.

The case underscores heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, especially amid ongoing geopolitical disputes and U.S. sanctions on Tehran.

The Iranian government’s response, though measured, comes as observers highlight the serious nature of such allegations, emphasizing potential repercussions on international relations and security policies.

Analysts believe this could further strain already fragile diplomatic ties and potentially influence future talks on issues like nuclear agreements and regional security.

The situation remains fluid, with U.S. officials and global security experts closely monitoring Iran’s actions and the broader response to these claims.

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Trump picks loyalist Miller for key immigration role

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President-elect Donald Trump has named longtime adviser Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Policy in his new administration.

Vice President-elect JD Vance congratulated Miller, calling him “a fantastic pick” on social media.

Miller, known for his hardline stance on immigration, has been a central figure in Trump’s policy decisions, including the 2018 family separation policy.

He was also a prominent voice in crafting Trump’s speeches during the first administration.

Since leaving the White House, Miller has led America First Legal, a group aimed at countering the Biden administration’s policies.

Miller’s role will likely shape the administration’s direction on immigration and conservative values.

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