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US redirects deportation flights to Venezuela after Guantanamo Bay ruling

15 Feb 2025 11:02 AM IST

US reroutes deportees to Venezuela after a court blocks their transfer to Guantanamo Bay, sparking legal concerns.

Harvey Weinstein Sues Brother and Ex-Executives Over Dollar 45 Million Loan

15 Feb 2025 10:39 AM IST

Harvey Weinstein has sued his brother Bob Weinstein and former executives, claiming they tricked him into guaranteeing a $45 million loan and misused the funds. He alleges they plotted his downfall while enriching themselves

Orban warns Ukraine war could be EU’s Afghanistan without Trump’s intervention

15 Feb 2025 10:39 AM IST

Hungary’s PM Viktor Orbán warns the Ukraine war could become the EU’s Afghanistan if Trump fails to broker a solution.

NPS Erases Transgender, Queer Mentions from Stonewall Monument Website

15 Feb 2025 10:10 AM IST

NPS removed references to transgender and queer people from the Stonewall Monument website. This move sparked protests in New York City, with activists condemning the erasure of LGBTQ+ history

Trump’s Executive Order Sparks Mass Layoffs Across Federal Agencies

15 Feb 2025 09:31 AM IST

Federal workers faced sudden layoffs as the Trump administration moved to shrink the government workforce.

Second Batch of Illegal Migrants Deported from US, 119 Set to Arrive in Amritsar

15 Feb 2025 09:20 AM IST

A second flight carrying 119 deported migrants from the U.S. is set to land in Amritsar, sparking renewed discussions.

Trump’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care Funding Halted by Federal Judge

15 Feb 2025 09:07 AM IST

A federal court blocked Trump's order to cut funding for gender-affirming care, marking a key legal setback.

‘Roses are red, violets are blue:’ White House Faces Backlash Over Valentine’s Day Post

15 Feb 2025 09:03 AM IST

White House’s Valentine’s Day post sparks online backlash over a controversial immigration-themed meme.

White House Blocks Associated Press from Oval Office, Air Force One Access

15 Feb 2025 05:20 AM IST

In January, the U.S. President declared that the body of water would be renamed the Gulf of America, and the change has since been implemented across government agencies.

Worst Texas Measles Outbreak in 30 Years Escalates to 48 Cases

15 Feb 2025 04:31 AM IST

In a statement released on Friday, state health officials reported that those infected were either unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status. Thirteen individuals have required hospitalization.

New York Police Recover Body of Man Allegedly Tortured for Over a Month

15 Feb 2025 04:23 AM IST

The victim, Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old transgender man originally from Minnesota, was reported missing on February 9.

Lula Hits Back: Brazil To Retaliate Against Trump’s 25% Tariff On Brazilian Steel

15 Feb 2025 02:25 AM IST

Lula criticized Trump's tariff hike on Brazilian steel, calling it unfair protectionism. He signaled potential countermeasures, such as filing a WTO complaint or imposing tariffs on US goods, while emphasizing the importance of balanced trade relations.