US President Donald Trump will order the preparation of a detention facility at Guantanamo Bay for as many as 30,000 migrants, Reuters reported. Trump’s border czar Tom Homan said later on Wednesday the administration would expand the already existing facility, which would be run by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. “Today I’m also signing More
At least 15 people have been and many more injured in a crush at a religious festival in India, a media report said on Wednesday. “At least 15 people have died for now. Others are being treated,” a doctor in the Prayagraj city of Uttar Pradesh told AFP on condition of anonymity. Rescuers and worshippers More
Following a 90-day suspension of US-funded foreign aid programmes, the Trump administration has decided to exempt humanitarian assistance. According to a media report, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Tuesday funding for essential humanitarian programmes would continue temporarily. The programmes provide life-saving medicine, medical services, food, shelter and subsistence support. A waiver obtained by More
Afghan boxer Mohammad Zekria Zamani is scheduled to compete against his Russian opponent in March 2025. In a post on his Facebook page, Zamani announced that he will compete against the third-ranked Russian boxer, currently 63rd in the world, who boasts an undefeated record with 10 victories. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds in More
Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok, US President Donald Trump has said, suggesting a “bidding war” on the sale of the Chinese social media app. In response to a reporter’s query, the US leader confirmed the American tech giant was preparing a bid. He said several companies were eyeing TikTok. The BBC quoted Trump More
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned about the US halting foreign aid and has urged on the country to continue its humanitarian aid to the world’s most vulnerable communities that depend on this assistance. The US State Department issued a “stop action” order for existing and new foreign aid at the beginning of Donald More
Afghanistan’s all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has been named ICC Men’s One-Day International (ODI) cricketer of the year following an exceptional performance through 2024, the cricket board said on Monday. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) wrote on its Facebook page: “Congratulations to our star all-rounder, Azmatullah Omarzai, for being voted the ICC Men’s ODI Player of the More
Ex-Canadian forces solider David Lavery has arrived in Qatar after being released from a prison in Afghanistan, the Canadian foreign minister announced on Monday. Mélanie Joly wrote on her X handle: “I just spoke with David Lavery upon his safe arrival in Qatar from Afghanistan. He is in good spirits.” She appreciated her Qatari counterpart’s More
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has won another term in office, bagging 86.82 percent of votes. “You can congratulate the Republic of Belarus, we have elected a president,” said Central Election Commission Chairman Igor Karpenko. Russia’s TASS news agency, citing preliminary results, reported Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Oleg Gaidukevich won 2.02 percent of the ballots. Anna More
Following his abortive attempt to impose martial law, South Korea’s impeached president has been charged with insurrection. Yoon Suk Yeol became the first South Korean president to be charged with a crime after he tried in December last year to impose military rule, throwing he country into political tumult. A court in Seoul rejected a More
