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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Capitol in Washington DC on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration's abrupt dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), which had been the world's largest bilateral donor just weeks prior. The protests were part of a coordinated effort by the online movement 50501, aiming for 50 protests across all states in one day. Critics, including Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, condemned the administration's actions, particularly the role of billionaire Elon Musk, appointed to lead the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency. Protesters expressed concerns over Musk's influence, with one stating, "I don't think a single person should have control over our entire federal government." The administration's actions have raised alarms about executive overreach, with political analysts warning that Congress must assert its authority to prevent further erosion of democratic norms. 
Published: Feb 06 2025, 7 pmeznews.inU.S. President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Thursday aimed at imposing sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its investigations targeting the United States and its allies, including Israel. According to a White House official, the order will enforce financial and visa restrictions on individuals and their families who aid in ICC inquiries concerning U.S. citizens or allies. The move underscores the Trump administration's ongoing criticism of the ICC, which it views as an overreach into American sovereignty and a threat to national interests. This decision marks a significant escalation in tensions between the U.S. and the international legal body, which has faced scrutiny from various nations for its actions and jurisdiction.
Published: Feb 06 2025, 11 pmeznews.inHamas spokesman Hazem Qassem has condemned US President Donald Trump's recent proposal to take control of Gaza and resettle two million Palestinians, describing it as a "declaration of intent to occupy" the territory. In a statement, Qassem urged for an urgent Arab summit to address the potential displacement of Palestinians, asserting that "Gaza is for its people and they will not leave." Trump, who reiterated his plan on his Truth Social network, stated that Israel would hand over the Gaza Strip to the US at the end of hostilities, claiming that no American soldiers would be needed to ensure regional stability. Qassem rejected Trump's remarks, emphasizing that the Palestinians do not accept replacing one occupation with another and called for strong action from Arab nations and international organizations against what he termed the "Trump project."
Published: Feb 06 2025, 9 pmeznews.inTimelapse images reveal the swift construction of a massive military complex in China, which US officials estimate will be at least ten times the size of the Pentagon. According to a _Financial Times_ report, the sprawling 1,500-acre site, dubbed "Beijing Military City," is being closely monitored by US intelligence, with indications that it may be designed for potential nuclear conflict. Analysts suggest that the deep excavations visible in satellite images could be for fortified bunkers intended to protect China's military leadership during a crisis, reflecting the Chinese Communist Party's concerns over a possible US first strike. Experts, including Lyle Morris from the Asia Society Policy Institute, emphasize that this development signifies China's ambition for military superiority and an advanced nuclear capability. Former CIA official Dennis Wilder noted that the facility underscores Beijing's goal to enhance its conventional and nuclear military forces.
Published: Feb 06 2025, 9 pmeznews.inTensions between North and South Korea, which have persisted since the Korean War in the 1950s, have taken a new turn with the emergence of a controversial map shared on the Chinese social media platform RedNote. Reportedly released in April 2024, the map indicates a significant policy shift by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, depicting the Korean Peninsula as two distinct entities and moving away from the long-held goal of reunification. Unlike previous maps that emphasized North Korea's claim over the South, this new version, labelled "Joseon," features only North Korean administrative districts, while South Korea is shown in grey and simply labelled as "South Korea." This marks a departure from the derogatory term "Puppet Korea." In a recent speech, Kim stated that North Korea is no longer interested in reunification by force, signaling a potential end to decades of rhetoric advocating for a united Korea.
Published: Feb 06 2025, 8 pmeznews.inIsrael has announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), following the lead of the United States. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar cited "ongoing and unrelenting institutional bias against Israel" as the primary reason for this decision, claiming that such bias has been evident since the council's establishment in 2006. Saar conveyed this message in a letter to UNHRC President Jorg Lauber, which he shared on social media platform X. The move reflects Israel's longstanding concerns regarding perceived unfair treatment within the council. This decision marks a significant shift in Israel's engagement with international human rights mechanisms, further straining relations between the country and the UN body.
Published: Feb 06 2025, 6 pmeznews.inOver a hundred Indians, who attempted to enter the US illegally, were returned to India on a special flight on Wednesday, their hands and legs cuffed. Many had sold their property to pay agents for their perilous journey, only to find themselves empty-handed upon return. Reports reveal that these individuals were misled by agents who charged exorbitant fees, often abandoning them mid-journey. Videos have emerged showing groups of Indians, including women and children, camping in the jungles of Panama before traversing through multiple countries to reach Mexico and the US border. Among the deportees, Jaspal Singh recounted being captured by US border patrol after paying Rs 30 lakh for the trip. Another deportee, Harwinder Singh, described harrowing experiences, including near-drownings and inadequate food during the journey. This deportation marks the first under the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration, occurring just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington.
Published: Feb 06 2025, 7 pmeznews.inIndian doctor Shikhar Ganjoo has sparked controversy by publicly mocking US millionaire Bryan Johnson, a prominent advocate for anti-aging, after Johnson abruptly exited Nikhil Kamath's podcast over concerns about air pollution. Ganjoo took to social media, deriding Johnson's strict wellness rituals as a "laughable, deluded OCD tirade," suggesting that they turned his life into a "pompous farce." In response, Johnson cryptically asked Ganjoo how he had slept the previous night. The incident occurred during Johnson’s podcast appearance, where he cited poor air quality as the reason for his early departure, revealing he had developed throat irritation and a skin rash during his stay in India. Johnson expressed alarm at the normalization of air pollution in India, while Nithin Kamath highlighted that Johnson dispelled the myth that air quality issues were confined to Delhi and winter months.
Published: Feb 06 2025, 7 pmeznews.inJanuary 2025 has been recorded as the warmest January globally, with average surface temperatures reaching 0.79 degrees Celsius above the 1991-2000 average, according to the EU-funded Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). This marks a 1.75 degrees Celsius increase above pre-industrial levels, while European land temperatures rose by 2.51 degrees above the same baseline. Significant temperature anomalies were noted in regions including northeast and northwest Canada, Alaska, Siberia, and parts of southern South America, Africa, and Australia. The report also highlighted that the average sea surface temperature in the mid-latitudes reached 20.78 degrees Celsius, the second-highest for January. Notably, Arctic sea ice extent fell to six percent below the January average. C3S previously confirmed that 2024 was the first year to exceed the critical 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold, as outlined by the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global warming.
Published: Feb 06 2025, 7 pmeznews.inAt the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation held in Beijing in September 2024, President Xi Jinping engaged with African leaders amid a backdrop of shifting geopolitical dynamics on the continent. Africa, rich in natural and human resources, has long grappled with exploitation and underdevelopment, often exacerbated by both colonial legacies and local governance issues. Recently, countries like Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have severed ties with France, seeking closer relationships with Russia and China, while the US attempts to counter this influence through initiatives like the Lobito corridor project. China has solidified its presence through military and economic partnerships, with plans to train thousands of African officers and expand infrastructure projects. As Russia also enhances its influence via the Wagner Group, Africa finds itself navigating a complex landscape of international engagement, balancing relationships with emerging powers against historical ties to the West.
Published: Feb 06 2025, 5 pm
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