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US President Donald Trump has criticized the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for allegedly funding interference in India's elections, questioning the rationale behind providing financial aid to a country with high tariffs on American goods. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Trump cited an $18 million figure for electoral assistance to India, which he deemed unnecessary, suggesting that the US should instead seek help from India for its own electoral processes. However, this figure has not been independently verified, with prior reports indicating $21 million was allocated for voter turnout in Bangladesh, not India. In response, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed concern over these allegations, asserting that the facts would clarify the situation. The Indian Congress party has called for transparency regarding foreign aid and legal action against those alleging foreign interference, while the BJP dismissed these claims as unfounded. 
Published: Feb 23 2025, 10 ameznews.inNEW DELHI: A fourth group of illegal Indian immigrants deported by the US arrived in Delhi today, marking another chapter in ongoing repatriation efforts. The twelve deportees returned via Panama, with four heading back to Amritsar, Punjab. The first wave of deportations occurred on February 5, when 104 Indians were sent back on a US military flight. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that the Indian government is working with the US to ensure the humane treatment of deportees, noting that such deportations are not new. Currently, nearly 300 immigrants are being held in a Panama hotel while authorities seek to repatriate them, with many refusing voluntary return. The Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies have prompted concerns over the treatment of undocumented migrants, including a recent directive to locate unaccompanied minors who entered the US illegally, as the number of such crossings continues to rise.
Published: Feb 23 2025, 7 pmeznews.inIn a significant escalation of its immigration enforcement, the Trump administration has reportedly instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to locate and deport hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children who entered the U.S. without parents. An internal memo outlines a four-phase initiative focused on children deemed "flight risks," including those who missed court hearings or were released to non-relatives. The memo aims to protect these minors from human trafficking while allowing for deportation if orders are pending. Since 2019, over 600,000 such children have crossed the U.S.-Mexico border, with tens of thousands already ordered deported. This initiative builds on Trump's previous "zero tolerance" policy, which resulted in family separations at the border, a practice that faced widespread backlash. The administration is tightening sponsor vetting processes and increasing access to databases to enhance its enforcement efforts.
Published: Feb 23 2025, 7 pmeznews.inA police academy in Fukushima, Japan, has introduced a makeup course for its male cadets, aiming to enhance their professional appearance in public engagements. Launched in January, the program includes training in essential makeup techniques and grooming skills, with support from beauty consultants and the renowned cosmetics brand Shiseido. Vice-principal Takeshi Sugiura emphasized the importance of a neat appearance for police officers as representatives of the community. Reactions on social media have been mixed, with some users humorously suggesting that the skills could be used in unconventional ways, while others recognized the value of such training for both male and female officers. This initiative reflects a broader shift in police education, traditionally focused on physical and legal training, towards fostering a more courteous community interaction. Similar programs have also emerged in other police academies, such as one in Yamaguchi, highlighting a growing trend in the Japanese policing approach.
Published: Feb 23 2025, 8 pmeznews.inKyiv has reported its largest single drone attack since the onset of the full-scale invasion by Russia on February 24, 2022, with a record 267 drones launched in a coordinated assault. Ukrainian Air Force Command spokesman Yuriy Ignat confirmed that 138 drones were intercepted, while 119 were jammed without causing damage, and three ballistic missiles were also launched. Damage occurred in five Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv, which faced direct hits. In response to the escalating aerial threats, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy condemned Russia's "aerial terror" and called for unity among Ukraine's allies, highlighting that nearly 1,150 drones were launched by Russia in the past week alone. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump's recent outreach to Russia has raised concerns in Kyiv, as he has criticized Zelenskiy and suggested a shift in Western policy towards Moscow, further complicating the conflict's resolution.
Published: Feb 23 2025, 6 pmeznews.inMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella has acknowledged a significant oversight in the company's history: its failure to foresee the dominance of search as a business model, a domain that Google has successfully mastered. In a discussion with YouTuber Dwarkesh Patel, Nadella reflected on how Microsoft mistakenly believed the web would remain decentralised, underestimating the value of search in organising online information. He noted, "We missed what turned out to be the biggest business model on the web," highlighting that understanding technological shifts is insufficient without recognising potential value creation. Nadella, who has been with Microsoft since 1992, also discussed the challenges of adapting to business model changes, which he believes can be more complex than keeping pace with technology. He recalled the company’s successful transition during the browser era, driven by the launch of Mosaic and Netscape, which necessitated a new approach to application development.
Published: Feb 23 2025, 6 pmeznews.inThe Kremlin has expressed optimism over recent dialogue between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, describing their interaction as "promising" amid ongoing tensions in Ukraine. Trump's recent phone call to Putin marked a departure from established Western policy, with both sides discussing potential pathways to end the conflict, notably without Ukrainian or European involvement. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Russia would never concede territory in eastern Ukraine, asserting that the local population had chosen to join Russia through what they claim were legitimate votes. Meanwhile, Putin, addressing servicemen on "Defender of the Fatherland Day," framed the conflict as a divine mission to protect Russia. As Trump’s overtures raise alarms in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western allies to maintain their support for Ukraine. In response to the shifting dynamics, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer plan to visit Washington to advocate for continued backing of Ukraine.
Published: Feb 23 2025, 6 pmeznews.inArchaeologists in eastern China have revealed that sections of the Great Wall are significantly older than previously thought, with new studies suggesting origins dating back to the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046–771 BCE), approximately 300 years earlier than earlier estimates. Excavations in the Changqing district of Shandong province uncovered wall segments from the Spring and Autumn Period (770–476 BCE), a time contemporaneous with Confucius. This discovery challenges the notion of the Great Wall as a single construction project, highlighting it as a series of fortifications built over multiple dynasties primarily to protect against nomadic incursions. The findings also shed light on the advanced engineering skills of ancient China, particularly during the Warring States Period, when the wall expanded to approximately 30 meters. Researchers employed diverse methods, including artefact analysis and studies of plant and animal remains, to date the wall, revealing its complex history of construction, restoration, and occasional abandonment.
Published: Feb 23 2025, 6 pmeznews.inA new study from Yale University has raised concerns about a condition termed "post-vaccination syndrome" (PVS), which some individuals may experience following COVID-19 vaccination. Symptoms of PVS, which can emerge within days of receiving the vaccine, include exercise intolerance, excessive fatigue, brain fog, and changes to the immune system. Lead researcher Dr. Akiko Iwasaki emphasized the need for rigorous scientific inquiry into PVS, as many affected individuals feel overlooked due to its lack of medical recognition. The study involved 42 participants with PVS symptoms and revealed differences in immune cell proportions compared to a control group. Notably, those with PVS exhibited reactivation of the Epstein-Barr virus, similar to long COVID patients. While further research is necessary to establish the prevalence of PVS, the findings could pave the way for improved diagnoses, treatments, and ultimately, safer vaccines.
Published: Feb 23 2025, 7 pmeznews.inTens of thousands of mourners gathered at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium in Beirut on Sunday for the funeral of Hezbollah's former leader, Hassan Nasrallah, nearly five months after his death in an Israeli airstrike on September 27, 2024. Attendees, dressed in black, included men, women, and children from across Lebanon and beyond, who traveled despite biting cold and heavy security measures. The ceremony, delayed due to security concerns, featured large portraits of Nasrallah and his successor, Hashem Safieddine, who was also killed in an Israeli strike. Hezbollah officials claimed around 800 personalities from 65 countries attended, emphasizing the group's resilience amid recent losses. Iranian officials hailed Nasrallah as a "hero of the resistance," while mourners expressed profound sorrow, vowing to honor his legacy. Hours before the funeral, the Israeli military conducted strikes in southern Lebanon, citing intelligence-based operations against military targets.
Published: Feb 23 2025, 4 pmeznews.inTens of thousands of mourners gathered at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium in Beirut on Sunday for the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah, the former leader of Hezbollah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in September 2024. The ceremony, attended by individuals from around 90 countries, marked a significant moment for the Iran-backed group, which Nasrallah had led for over three decades. Mourners, dressed in black and waving Hezbollah flags, traveled from various regions, despite the cold weather and heavy security measures, including road closures and a temporary halt to flights at Beirut's airport. Senior officials, including Iranian representatives, were present, emphasizing the leaders' roles as "heroes of the resistance." The event was a demonstration of Hezbollah's resilience following a recent war with Israel, amid ongoing tensions in the region. Hours before the funeral, Israel conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, further escalating the situation.
Published: Feb 23 2025, 5 pm
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