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CFU praises US visa restrictions on Thai officials
The Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) has praised US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for imposing visa restrictions on Thai officials involved in the forced repatriation of 40 Uyghurs to China. The CFU urged other nations to take similar action against those enabling human rights violations.
US restricts visas over Uyghur deportations
The US has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign officials involved in the forced return of Uyghurs and other persecuted groups to China. The policy, implemented under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, will initially apply to Thai officials responsible for the recent deportation of 40 Uyghurs.
US declares South African Ambassador "no longer welcome"
"South Africa's Ambassador to the United States is no longer welcome in our great country. Ebrahim Rasool is a race-baiting politician who hates America and hates @POTUS. We have nothing to discuss with him and so he is considered PERSONA NON GRATA," Rubio wrote in a post on X.
Indian students self-deport after US revokes her visa
In a statement on Friday (local time), US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said that Srinivasan, a student in Urban Planning at Columbia University, self-deported using the CBP Home App.
US Senate passes Bill to avert government shutdown
The bill received bipartisan support, with 10 Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, crossing party lines in a key procedural vote.
SpaceX launches mission to bring back Sunita Williams from ISS
The lift-off took place at 7:03 ET on Friday, with a Falcon 9 rocket carrying a Dragon spacecraft on the Crew-10 mission.
Trump slams Biden administration, vows to ‘clean up’ Washington
"Our predecessor turned the Department of Justice into a Department of Injustice, but I stand before you to declare that those days are over, and they are never coming back. And now, as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of our country, I will insist upon and demand accountability for all the wrongs and abuse that have occurred," Trump said.
US presents 'bridge' proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and National Security Council official Eric Tager presented the proposal in Qatar on Wednesday, according to a statement from their offices.
"Had productive discussions with Putin, war in Ukraine could end"
Trump said that he "strongly requested" Putin to spare the lives of thousands of Ukrainian troops, or else it would be a "horrible massacre."
'Frequent references' to J-K will not validate Pak's claim
In his speech, he highlighted the unjustified claim by Pakistan on Jammu and Kashmir, saying that their frequent references will not validate their claim on the region.
Mark Carney takes oath as new Canadian PM
Carney, the 24th Prime Minister of Canada, took the oath of office in both French and English, as per Al Jazeera.
Car pile-up in Austin kills 5, injures 11
The crash occurred around 11pm on Thursday, in the southbound lanes of the 13100 block of I-35, between Howard Lane and Parmer Lane after pile-up of 17 vehicles, as per CBS News.
US drops Trump’s Ukraine-Russia envoy from peace talks
Kellog did not attend the US-Russia summit in Riyadh on February 18 because Russian President Vladimir Putin thought the "former American general was too pro-Ukraine."
American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver
An American Airlines flight carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac of Denver International Airport following an emergency landing due to an engine issue. Passengers were forced to evacuate, with 12 taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The FAA is investigating the cause of the fire, while American Airlines has provided a replacement flight for affected travellers.
Astronaut Sunita Williams likely to leave Space Station March 19
Indian origin Astronaut Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are scheduled to leave the International Space station by March 19 at the earliest.
US: Trump administration files emergency appeals in Supreme Court
In the appeals, the Trump administration contended that lower courts had gone too far in issuing orders blocking the policy and requested the court to restrict the impact of those orders.
Trump confident US will annex Greenland
Speaking to reporters during a meeting with Rutte at the White House on Thursday (local time), Trump said the US needs Greenland for "international security" and hinted at future discussions on the matter.
India and UN-Women convene Ministerial Roundtable at 69th CSW
The event spotlighted the critical importance of digital and financial inclusion to women's empowerment and leadership. By emphasizing investments in women's education, health, and economic autonomy, the event underscored how bridging gender gaps can drive development, overcome poverty, and nurture leadership across sectors.
US: Judge orders federal agencies to reinstate fired employees
In a preliminary injunction issued from the bench on Thursday, US District Judge William Alsup directed the departments of Veterans Affairs, Energy, Interior, Agriculture, Defence and Treasury to rehire the affected employees. The Judge said that he might extend the order to other federal agencies at a later time.
US: Nearly 100 arrested as protesters rally at Trump Tower
The protest, organised by Jewish Voice for Peace, started shortly after noon. Demonstrators, wearing red shirts with slogans such as "Not in our Name" and "Jews Say Stop Arming Israel" stormed into the Tower's iconic golden lobby.
Trump vows 200 per cent tariff on EU champagne, alcohol imports
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 200 per cent tariff on champagne and other alcohol products from the European Union in response to EU tariffs on American whiskey and other goods. The move escalates trade tensions, impacting financial markets and fuelling recession fears.
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