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Senator Mark Warner, the leading Democrat on the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee, has raised concerns that a new task force established by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is conducting a "witch hunt" against intelligence officers considered disloyal to President Donald Trump. In an interview with Reuters, Warner criticized Gabbard for failing to brief him on the initiative, which he believes could jeopardize national security, though he did not provide specific evidence for his claims. Gabbard's spokesperson countered that the task force, known as the Director's Initiative Group (DIG), has been transparent about its goals, which include restoring accountability within intelligence agencies and investigating alleged politicization. Gabbard has stated that DIG is addressing issues like unauthorized disclosures and is preparing to release files related to historical assassinations and the origins of COVID-19. Warner called for a review of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's expansion since its establishment in 2005. 
Published: Apr 11 2025, 3 pmeznews.inUS President Donald Trump is contemplating the possibility of dismissing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, according to National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett. This comes after Trump publicly criticized Powell for his economic policies, particularly in relation to the president's tariffs, which Powell warned could lead to higher prices and hinder economic growth. While Trump cannot directly fire Powell, he could initiate a process to unseat him if he can demonstrate sufficient cause. Trump, who nominated Powell during his first term, expressed dissatisfaction with the Fed chairman, stating, "I'm not happy with him... if I want him out, he'll be out of there real fast." The ongoing tensions highlight the complex relationship between the White House and the central bank, particularly regarding economic strategy and monetary policy.
Published: Apr 18 2025, 9 pmeznews.inIn Karachi, a mob brutally killed a member of the Ahmadiyya minority on Friday, following a violent confrontation at their place of worship. Police reported that the victim was attacked with sticks and bricks after being identified as an Ahmadi by the crowd, which comprised around 600 radical Islamists from various religious parties. Senior police official Muhammad Safdar confirmed that approximately 25 Ahmadis were taken into custody for their protection amid the chaos. Witnesses noted that some members of the mob sought to pressure authorities to seal the mosque and initiate criminal proceedings against the worshippers. The Ahmadiyya community has faced severe persecution in Pakistan for decades, with threats and violence escalating in recent years, as they are deemed heretics by the government.
Published: Apr 18 2025, 9 pmeznews.inA US judge has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy aimed at expediting the deportation of migrants to countries other than their own, without allowing them to present claims of potential persecution, torture, or death. The ruling, delivered by US District Judge Brian Murphy in Boston, follows a previous order that temporarily halted the fast-tracking of deportations, which had undermined the administration's capacity to remove migrants who might have legal protections against being sent back to their home countries. This injunction will remain in effect until the ongoing litigation is resolved, maintaining the status quo for affected migrants and their legal rights.
Published: Apr 18 2025, 9 pmeznews.inBritish authorities have denied far-right French writer Renaud Camus entry to the UK, according to his publisher, Vauban Books. Camus was scheduled to speak at an event organized by the hard-right Homeland Party next week, but his request for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) was rejected, with the UK interior ministry stating his presence was "not conducive to the public good." Camus, known for his controversial 2011 book "The Great Replacement," which promotes the idea that white Europeans are being replaced by non-white immigrants, expressed his dismay on social media following the decision. The rejection of his ETA means he must now apply for a visa if he wishes to enter the UK, although the publisher noted that this does not guarantee a visa denial. This decision also prevents Camus from speaking at the prestigious Oxford Union later this spring.
Published: Apr 18 2025, 10 pmeznews.inThe US government's recent enforcement actions against international students have sparked significant concern, particularly among Indian nationals, who represent about half of the 327 visa revocations documented by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). The crackdown, which has seen the US State Department and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) monitoring foreign students' activities, has raised alarms over potential misuse of artificial intelligence in targeting students without criminal records. The "Catch and Revoke" program, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, aims to identify visa holders based on their social media activity. Since late March, approximately 1,000 international students, primarily from India and China, have faced visa terminations, affecting their ability to work under the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. The Indian government is actively addressing the issue, with officials in contact with affected students amid rising legal concerns surrounding these unprecedented actions.
Published: Apr 18 2025, 8 pmeznews.inMichael Kratsios, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, has sparked controversy after claiming that the Trump administration possessed technologies capable of "manipulating time and space" during a speech at the Endless Frontiers Retreat in Texas. Speaking to promote U.S. technological innovation, Kratsios stated, "Our technologies permit us to manipulate time and space. They leave distance annihilated," emphasizing a vision for a new American Golden Age driven by individual choice and scientific advancement. While the White House has not clarified his remarks, many interpreted them as metaphorical, leading to a flurry of social media reactions. Users speculated about the meaning of his statements, with some suggesting he was referencing advancements in areas like jets and smartphones rather than actual time travel or teleportation. Currently, no known technology exists that can literally manipulate time and space.
Published: Apr 18 2025, 8 pmeznews.inThe British Transport Police (BTP) has announced a significant policy shift, stating that male officers will now conduct searches of trans women in custody, following a recent Supreme Court ruling that clarified the legal definition of a woman under the Equality Act 2010. This "interim position" dictates that trans individuals will be searched according to their birth sex, meaning trans women will be searched by male officers, while trans women officers will no longer be permitted to search female detainees. Previously, officers were instructed to conduct searches based on a detainee's acquired gender if they held a gender recognition certificate. A BTP spokesperson confirmed that the force is reviewing the implications of the ruling and will update its policies accordingly. The decision has sparked discussions about the treatment of transgender individuals within the legal system and the balance between legal definitions and personal identity.
Published: Apr 18 2025, 8 pmeznews.inTwo men, a father and son, tragically lost their lives in northern Italy while en route to assist with rescue efforts amid a severe spring storm that has wreaked havoc across the Alps. The storm, which dumped over a metre of snow in some areas, has resulted in three fatalities in Italy, including a 92-year-old man found in his flooded home. The intense rainfall, which turned to snow at higher altitudes, caused widespread disruption, shutting down roads, halting train services, and leaving thousands without power in Italy, France, and Switzerland. Avalanche risks have surged to maximum levels, prompting authorities to advise residents in affected regions, including Tignes and Sion, to remain indoors. With heavy snowfall occurring in a short time, concerns are mounting about potential flooding as temperatures rise. Local residents describe the situation as unprecedented, with many struggling to navigate the treacherous conditions.
Published: Apr 18 2025, 7 pmeznews.inA Japanese record company is facing significant backlash after announcing the release of a CD featuring the late singer Aki Yashiro, which will include two nude photographs of her taken privately. The governor of Kumamoto, where Yashiro was born, condemned the decision as "unforgivable," likening it to revenge porn due to the lack of consent. Yashiro, who passed away in 2023 at the age of 73, was a celebrated figure in Japan, known as the queen of enka music. A representative for Yashiro's website has labeled the release "extremely unpleasant and absolutely unacceptable," stating that legal action was taken to halt it, but no response was received from the record company. Social media users have rallied against the release, using the hashtag "Protect the dignity of Aki Yashiro," and an online petition has garnered over 7,000 signatures calling for its cancellation.
Published: Apr 18 2025, 5 pmeznews.inRussia launched a new wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine overnight, resulting in at least two fatalities and over 70 injuries, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes, which occurred just days before Easter, provoked condemnation from President Volodymyr Zelensky, who described the assault as a "mockery" of the Ukrainian people. Amid escalating violence, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that Washington may abandon efforts to broker a ceasefire if progress is not made soon. President Donald Trump has been attempting to mediate between Moscow and Kyiv but has struggled to secure significant concessions from Russia. Meanwhile, a forthcoming visit by Ukraine's Prime Minister to Washington aims to finalize a minerals deal that would grant the U.S. extensive access to Ukrainian resources. Tensions also rose as Zelensky accused U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff of adopting a pro-Russian stance in peace negotiations.
Published: Apr 18 2025, 3 pm
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