Trump immigration crackdown intensifies

US President Donald Trump’s top homeland security official joined officers in an immigration enforcement operation that arrested several people in New York City on Tuesday, in the Trump administration’s latest effort to promote its nationwide crackdown.

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75 Rohingya refugees blocked from landing on Indonesia beach

At least 75 Rohingya refugees arrived by boat at a tourist beach in western Indonesia yesterday, but were stopped by authorities from disembarking, local officials said.

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Peace talks with Ukraine possible

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, but ruled out speaking directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he called “illegitimate”.

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Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20

A plane has crashed in the north of South Sudan killing at least 20 people, Unity state minister for information said yesterday.

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SOUTHERN LEBANON / Israeli drone strike injures five people

Five people were injured in an Israeli drone strike targeting the southern Lebanese town of Majdal Selm yesterday, the Lebanese health ministry said.

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US AID FREEZE / UNHCR taking ‘precautionary measures’

The UN refugee agency said yesterday that it was taking a string of temporary measures as it faces “funding uncertainty” following a US decision to freeze virtually all foreign aid.

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Japan sees record number of teen suicides

Japan saw a record number of suicides among school pupils in 2024, health ministry data showed yesterday.

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30 killed in India’s Kumbh festival stampede

Dozens of people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India yesterday, police sources and a Reuters witness said, as tens of millions gathered to take a dip in sacred river waters on the most auspicious day of a six-week Hindu festival.

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OpenAI tailors version of ChatGPT for US govt

OpenAI on Tuesday launched a bespoke version of its ChatGPT artificial intelligence tool for use by the United States government.

Israel delaying aid delivery to Gaza

Two Hamas officials yesterday accused Israel of delaying the delivery of vital humanitarian aid to Gaza, as agreed in the ceasefire deal, and warned that it could impact the release of hostages.

Hundreds of millions in Asia celebrate Year of the Snake

The Chinese enjoy eight consecutive public holidays for the 2025 Spring Festival, an opportunity to share meals, attend traditional performances, and set off firecrackers and fireworks

Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20

A plane has crashed in the north of South Sudan killing at least 20 people, Unity state minister for information said yesterday.

1w ago

Peace talks with Ukraine possible

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, but ruled out speaking directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he called “illegitimate”.

1w ago

75 Rohingya refugees blocked from landing on Indonesia beach

At least 75 Rohingya refugees arrived by boat at a tourist beach in western Indonesia yesterday, but were stopped by authorities from disembarking, local officials said.

1w ago

Trump immigration crackdown intensifies

US President Donald Trump’s top homeland security official joined officers in an immigration enforcement operation that arrested several people in New York City on Tuesday, in the Trump administration’s latest effort to promote its nationwide crackdown.

1w ago

Israel delaying aid delivery to Gaza

Two Hamas officials yesterday accused Israel of delaying the delivery of vital humanitarian aid to Gaza, as agreed in the ceasefire deal, and warned that it could impact the release of hostages.

1w ago

OpenAI tailors version of ChatGPT for US govt

OpenAI on Tuesday launched a bespoke version of its ChatGPT artificial intelligence tool for use by the United States government.

1w ago

30 killed in India’s Kumbh festival stampede

Dozens of people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India yesterday, police sources and a Reuters witness said, as tens of millions gathered to take a dip in sacred river waters on the most auspicious day of a six-week Hindu festival.

1w ago

Japan sees record number of teen suicides

Japan saw a record number of suicides among school pupils in 2024, health ministry data showed yesterday.

1w ago

UNHCR taking ‘precautionary measures’

The UN refugee agency said yesterday that it was taking a string of temporary measures as it faces “funding uncertainty” following a US decision to freeze virtually all foreign aid.

1w ago

Israeli drone strike injures five people

Five people were injured in an Israeli drone strike targeting the southern Lebanese town of Majdal Selm yesterday, the Lebanese health ministry said.

1w ago