The mayor of New York City, Zehran Mamdani, has called for the abolition of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) force in the United States. In an interview with American media, Mamdani stated that ICE has killed Rani Gud on a daily basis, and just three weeks ago, they killed Alex Prety with 10 bullets. He claimed that every day, people are losing their cars, homes, and lives. Mamdani said that they cannot turn a blind eye to this injustice and that ICE must be abolished.
In a separate development, the Dubai government has announced plans to make the city a “20-minute city,” with all amenities within a 20-minute radius. This move comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the Iranian government may be weaker than ever before.
Meanwhile, Indian media reported that 23,830 Indians were arrested for crossing the border illegally in 2025. Sharad Pawar, the president of the National Congress Party, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, and former Defense Minister, has called the recent plane crash in Pune a conspiracy, urging politicians not to politicize the tragedy.
In other news, a massive naval fleet is reportedly heading towards Iran, with the US President stating that there has been no communication with Iranian Ambassador Steve Wittikoff in recent days.
Additionally, the Dubai government has announced plans to create the world’s first Gold Street, which will become a new tourist destination. Iranian authorities have revealed that the alleged mastermind behind the recent terrorist attack, Hamid Reza, had also purchased incendiary materials.
In a separate development, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has announced plans to further increase the country’s missile and nuclear capabilities. In another incident, a car was stolen in the UAE’s Sharjah region, but was recovered a few hours later, and the thief was arrested.
Indian media reported that the plane that crashed in Mumbai earlier in 2023 had previously been involved in an incident at the airport. The US federal judge has ordered the acting director of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to appear in court, citing the failure to provide bail hearings for detained migrants.
In a statement, the Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has said that all of Pakistan’s debt can be cleared through the Karachi port. The Indian Health Ministry has issued a warning and advisory regarding the spread of the deadly Nipah virus in India.
Lastly, the families of the victims of the Gaza Plaza tragedy have demanded the return of their loved ones’ bodies. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has revealed that the team’s trip to the World Cup was paid for out of their own pockets.
