The United States is now considering obesity and the presence of dependents with special needs as potential reasons to deny immigrant visas, marking the latest move by the Trump administration to tighten immigration rules. A cable sent earlier this month by Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructs U.S. embassies to evaluate whether applicants’ health conditions […]
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Near a quiet bend of the Patoyacu River in Peru’s northern Amazon, 25-year-old Wilmer Macusi, an Indigenous Urarina leader, stood atop a rusty pipeline that cuts through the jungle. He swirled a branch in the stagnant water pooled around it. “They say this is clean,” Macusi said, pointing to the water where an oil spill […]
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Iraq’s incumbent Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has declared victory for his coalition after preliminary results from the country’s general election revealed a decisive lead. Supporters of Sudani, who is seeking a second term, gathered late Tuesday night in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square to celebrate with fireworks, music, and chants of optimism. In a televised address, […]
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Polling began early Tuesday morning in the Budgam Assembly constituency of Jammu & Kashmir, marking a pivotal by-election that could reshape the region’s political narrative. With tight security arrangements in place, officials confirmed that voting commenced at 7 a.m. across 173 polling stations and will continue until 6 p.m. According to the Election Department, over […]
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has urged the Delhi High Court to conduct in-camera proceedings in its plea seeking the death penalty for Yasin Malik, the Kashmiri separatist leader and chief of the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). Malik is currently serving a life sentence in a terror-funding case. Appearing via video conference […]
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In a shocking incident that disrupted what should have been a peaceful moment of prayer, an explosion tore through a mosque located within a school complex in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, during Friday prayers. The blast left at least 54 people injured, many suffering from burns and other serious wounds, according to North Jakarta Police […]
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In a rare act of defiance, dozens of seasoned journalists covering the U.S. Defense Department have packed up their offices inside the Pentagon and handed back their credentials. This mass walkout followed the enforcement of a controversial new press access policy that many argue threatens the very core of press freedom and transparency in the […]
Continue ReadingIn a historic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire in Gaza and execute a large-scale hostage-prisoner swap. The Trump-brokered deal, long in the making, offers a rare moment of hope after nearly two years of bloodshed, fear, and humanitarian crisis. The deal—set to be officially signed in Egypt—includes the […]
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In a dramatic escalation of his controversial immigration crackdown, former U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday publicly called for the jailing of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration operations. The statement came just one day after 200 armed troops from Texas arrived in Illinois, […]
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In an act of support for a deeply emotional cause, Rapid KL has announced extended train services tonight to ensure smooth transportation for the expected crowd heading to the “Himpunan Solidariti Bersama Gaza” rally at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. The Bukit Jalil LRT station, which is directly connected to the venue, will remain open until […]
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