The US President Donald Trump’s administration has temporarily suspended the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, citing concerns over national security. According to American media reports, the SIV program has been put on hold following a recent incident where National Guard personnel were fired at by an Afghan individual. Immigration officials have also announced that they will not be making any decisions on asylum applications in the near future.
Afghanistan is among 12 countries that have been subject to a complete travel ban since June, and new restrictions have been imposed on special immigrant visas for these countries. The move is aimed at addressing issues related to screening, waiting, and information exchange, which have been a major concern for the US government.
In other news, the UK and the European Union have imposed sanctions on Canadian-Pakistani oil tycoon Murtaza Lakhanai. London has been ranked among the 15 most expensive cities in the world. According to Indian media reports, Telangana police have stated that Sajid Akram has visited India six times over the past three decades, with most of these visits being for family business matters in Hyderabad.
A violent incident occurred at Taipei’s main railway station in Taiwan, leaving three people dead and five injured. The attack is believed to have been carried out by the representatives of Sheikh Hussainia’s 2024 July movement, who were mourning the death of their leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Singapore.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia is ready to work towards a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with Ukraine’s representatives seeking a resolution based on principles outlined last year. China has asked India to correct its policy on telecommunications tariffs. Israel has accused a Russian citizen of spying on behalf of Iran, citing evidence that the individual had taken pictures of Israeli ports and infrastructure.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the possibility of war with Venezuela is not being ruled out, with all options remaining on the table. Trump also announced that the US will impose further sanctions on oil tankers near Venezuela.
In a separate incident, a heroic Australian man, Ahmed Ahmed, was awarded $25 million in donations for his bravery in rescuing people during a mass shooting in Bondi Beach. The Hindu Kush region in Afghanistan was hit by a 5.7 magnitude earthquake, which has caused widespread destruction.
It has been reported that nearly 50 years after Japan’s last panda breeding program ended, the country will once again be home to no pandas, as the last remaining panda couple will be sent back to China next month. A 52-year-old man was killed in a family feud in New Delhi, India. In response to recent shootings at Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US President Donald Trump has put the Green Card Lottery Program on hold.
Criticism has been mounting against Sheikh Hussain Wajid’s support for the MQM movement during protests. Sources close to the MQM have stated that Shamaila Imran Farooq was undergoing treatment for cancer in a London hospital.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has also announced that Russia is ready to work towards a peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with Ukraine’s representatives seeking a resolution based on principles outlined last year.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has given the Mardan administration a deadline to take action.
According to Telangana police, Sajid Akram has visited India six times over the past three decades, with most of these visits being for family business matters in Hyderabad.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Dr. Imran has stated that the phone numbers of several traders were obtained from Margaye Bhatta Khurso. Rescue workers responded by saying, “Come down, and we will meet you,” before lifting the person who climbed onto the crane.
