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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, India's Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu highlighted the rapid growth of India's civil aviation sector, now the third-largest domestic market globally, with ambitions to become number one. He reported a 10-15% growth rate and emphasized the government's commitment to developing aviation infrastructure, noting an increase in airports from 74 to 159 over the past decade. As airlines place record aircraft orders, Naidu reassured that the necessary infrastructure is in place to meet rising demand, while also addressing the need for enhanced training for aviation professionals. He acknowledged recent bomb threat challenges, commending the collaborative efforts of security agencies in managing the situation and implementing new safety measures. India's delegation to Davos, comprising five Union ministers and various state officials, aims to enhance international partnerships and position the country as a leader in sustainable development and technology. 
Published: Jan 23 2025, 8 pmeznews.inSyria's central bank has mandated commercial banks to freeze all accounts associated with individuals and companies linked to the ousted regime of former President Bashar al-Assad. This directive, issued on Thursday, specifically targets the Katerji Group, involved in the Syrian oil trade and run by brothers Baraa and Hussam Katerji. Baraa was killed in a suspected Israeli strike in July, while Hussam faces U.S. sanctions for facilitating oil shipments to the Assad regime. The central bank's circular, which requires banks to report frozen accounts within three days, aims to strengthen previous measures that allowed individuals to contest account freezes. The new administration, formed after Assad's ousting by Islamist rebels, is focused on tracing the financial networks of the former regime, although implementation may be complicated by the use of front companies and accounts set up under different names.
Published: Jan 23 2025, 11 pmeznews.inA federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship, labeling it "blatantly unconstitutional." U.S. District Judge John Coughenour issued the restraining order at the request of four Democratic-led states, emphasizing the order's potential violation of the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the U.S. The executive order, signed on Trump's first day in office, would deny citizenship to children born to parents who are not U.S. citizens or legal residents, affecting over 150,000 newborns annually. The Justice Department defended the order as a necessary measure to reform the immigration system, arguing that the 14th Amendment does not universally confer citizenship. The case is among five lawsuits challenging the order, with Democratic attorneys general asserting that the understanding of citizenship has been well-established for over a century.
Published: Jan 24 2025, 12 ameznews.inJacob Walden, a 38-year-old healthcare executive and father of five from Long Island, has been charged with sexually exploiting nearly a dozen teenage girls to produce child pornography over a four-year period. The co-owner of Emerald Healthcare, which manages assisted living facilities across the U.S., pleaded not guilty to a six-count indictment at Central Islip Federal Court. Prosecutors allege that Walden enticed minors, ages 16 and 17, to send him sexually explicit images in exchange for payment and purchased over 5,500 child sexual abuse videos from a distribution network. Following his arrest on July 31, 2024, Walden was placed under home confinement but violated terms by attempting to solicit sex. He is currently held without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, with a trial date set for February 24. If convicted, he faces up to 30 years in prison.
Published: Jan 24 2025, 12 ameznews.inA Paris court has sentenced Zaheer Mahmood, a 29-year-old Pakistani man, to 30 years in prison for attempting to murder two individuals outside the former offices of Charlie Hebdo in 2020 using a meat cleaver. Mahmood mistakenly believed the satirical newspaper still operated from the site, which had been the target of a deadly Islamist attack in 2015 that claimed 12 lives, including eight editorial staff members. Following his illegal arrival in France in 2019, Mahmood was found to have been influenced by radical preacher Khadim Hussain Rizvi, who advocated for violence against blasphemers. Convicted of attempted murder and terrorist conspiracy, Mahmood has also been banned from ever entering France again. The case reignites discussions around freedom of expression and the ongoing threat of extremism in the country.
Published: Jan 24 2025, 12 ameznews.inUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a diplomatic tour of Central America and the Caribbean next week, visiting Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic, according to State Department Spokeswoman Tammy Bruce. Rubio, who was sworn in just days ago, held his inaugural multilateral meeting with foreign ministers from Quad nations—Australia, India, and Japan—and engaged in his first bilateral discussion with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Additionally, Rubio conducted phone calls with over seven international counterparts, including leaders from South Korea, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Indonesia, as well as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This trip marks a significant step in Rubio's early tenure as he seeks to strengthen US relations in the region.
Published: Jan 24 2025, 12 ameznews.inUS President Donald Trump delivered a stark message to global elites during a video address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, urging companies to manufacture in the United States or face tariffs. His speech, which drew applause from political and business leaders, emphasized plans to cut taxes, deregulate industries, and address illegal immigration. Trump linked rising oil prices to the ongoing war in Ukraine, suggesting that lower crude prices could lead to a swift resolution of the conflict. The speech coincided with his inauguration, and Trump’s policies have sparked mixed reactions, with some leaders warning against the dangers of trade wars. Notably, Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed caution regarding Trump's "America First" approach, while World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala called for a more measured response to tariff discussions.
Published: Jan 23 2025, 10 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump expressed his desire to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon in a bid to end the ongoing war in Ukraine, which has persisted for nearly three years. Speaking via video link at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump emphasized the urgent need to halt the conflict, citing the significant loss of life as a primary concern. He reiterated his previous claims from the lead-up to his November 5 election victory, stating that he would aim to establish a deal between Ukraine and Russia on his first day back in office. However, his advisers now acknowledge that a resolution may take months. Trump noted that US efforts towards a peace settlement are reportedly in progress, although he did not provide specific details about these initiatives.
Published: Jan 23 2025, 10 pmeznews.inAt the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as a key topic, with HCL Tech Chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra highlighting its transformative potential. In an interview with NDTV, she described AI as the "most democratised" technology to date, emphasizing its rapid adoption among young people who utilize open-source tools for productivity. Malhotra projected that AI will evolve into a utility as ubiquitous as the internet over the next decade. She discussed HCL's strategic approach to AI, which includes four key offerings: AI Force for software lifecycle development, AI Foundry for managed services, AI labs globally, and AI engineering. The five-day Davos meeting gathers nearly 3,000 leaders from over 130 countries, focusing on economic growth and technological advancement. India's delegation, comprising five Union ministers and several state leaders, aims to enhance partnerships and showcase the nation’s commitment to sustainable development and innovation.
Published: Jan 23 2025, 11 pmeznews.inIn a historic milestone for Southeast Asia, nearly 2,000 same-sex and transgender couples celebrated their marriages in Thailand on Thursday, as the nation’s equal marriage law came into effect. This makes Thailand the largest country in Asia to recognize same-sex marriage, joining over 30 nations worldwide that have legalized such unions since the Netherlands first did so in 2001. By 4:30 PM local time, 1,754 couples had tied the knot across more than 800 district offices. Among the first to wed were Sumalee Sudsaynet and Thanaphon Chokhongsung, who expressed overwhelming joy after a decade of waiting. The new law, which uses gender-neutral language and grants adoption and inheritance rights, reflects Thailand's long-standing reputation for LGBTQ tolerance, despite ongoing societal challenges. Activists have campaigned for marriage rights for over ten years, culminating in this landmark day that Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra celebrated as a victory for equality.
Published: Jan 23 2025, 9 pmeznews.inIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk against accusations of a Nazi salute during Donald Trump’s inauguration, asserting that Musk is being "falsely smeared." In a post on X, the platform owned by Musk, Netanyahu praised him as a "great friend of Israel" and highlighted his strong support for the country’s right to defend itself against threats. The comments come after Musk's controversial visit to Israel following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, amid previous allegations of anti-Semitism linked to a post he endorsed. Musk later apologized for that incident. During his November 2023 visit, he toured a kibbutz attacked by Hamas and met with Israeli leaders, including President Isaac Herzog, who emphasized Musk's potential influence in combating anti-Semitism. Musk has dismissed the criticism regarding his inauguration gesture, suggesting that such attacks are outdated.
Published: Jan 23 2025, 9 pm
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