US President Donald Trump has approved the UK-Mauritius deal over the Chagos Islands, allowing Britain to transfer sovereignty while leasing Diego Garcia for a 99-year term. The deal is nearing finalisation after months of US discussions. Criticism surrounds the potential £18 billion cost and geopolitical implications. However, UK officials ensured no expense to US taxpayers.
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The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a reorganization, laying off 10,000 employees, including key NIH and FDA staff. Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr stated the changes aim to streamline operations. Critics argue the restructuring jeopardizes public health programs and could worsen public health threats.
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US Vice President JD Vance has come under scrutiny for falsely claiming Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a deported Maryland father, was a convicted MS-13 gang member. Court documents revealed the deportation resulted from an administrative error, leading to widespread criticism and demands for accountability.
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King Charles III resumed his royal duties following a brief hospital stay due to temporary side effects from cancer treatment. The King attended an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle and is set to maintain a busy schedule, including hosting credential ceremonies and preparing for a state visit to Italy.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi announced federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s murder, sparking intense online debate. Supporters praised the move as tough on crime, while critics questioned the timing and fairness, with some suggesting Mangione is being treated differently due to the victim’s high-profile status.
In 1990, Ghali led a new Tuareg uprising, signing a ceasefire in 1991 after initial gains. He emerged as the face of the rebellion, even representing the Tuaregs at peace talks. But after the guns fell silent and his fellow fighters faded into government jobs or civilian life, Ghali stood at a crossroads. The world
His legal presence in the US was based on a protection known as “withholding of removal,” which was granted by an immigration judge in 2019. That status is awarded when a judge determines that deporting someone would expose them to persecution or torture in their home country. In Abrego Garcia’s case, the judge ruled he
The administration now argues that it is unable to retrieve him because he is under Salvadoran jurisdiction and downplayed the risk that he may face torture or death inside CECOT.
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The USCIS completed the FY 2026 H-1B visa cap selection, with selected individuals now able to file their petitions starting April 1, 2025. Applicants must follow all guidelines to ensure the smooth processing of their petitions and prove eligibility for professional, specialized jobs.
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The death toll from Myanmar’s earthquake has risen to 2,719, with thousands injured and missing. Rescue efforts are hindered by ongoing civil war. The hardest-hit areas struggle with shortages of essentials. Rebel groups accuse the military of obstructing aid operations. In Thailand, search teams continue to look for survivors at a collapsed skyscraper in Bangkok,
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