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ICE accused of targeting international students for minor infractions in latest immigration crackdown A group of international college students and recent graduates studying at Georgia universities is suing the Trump administration, alleging that their student visas were revoked in violation of federal law and their constitutional rights. The lawsuit, filed Monday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, contends that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) unlawfully…

DOJ: Texts, Guns, and Radical Rhetoric Spark Federal Case Involving Ex-Congresswoman’s Family A Georgia man is facing federal charges for allegedly sending chilling death threats to Abraham Williams, the husband of U.S. Director of National Intelligence and former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. The Justice Department confirmed the arrest on Monday, describing a pattern of violent threats that left investigators stunned and prosecutors moving swiftly. Aliakbar Mohammad Amin is accused of sending…

What it means for Hindu Americans, other religious minorities, and even travellers Georgia has just done something no other U.S. state has dared to: officially name and define Hinduphobia. This isn’t just symbolic. It’s legal language now, and that could shift how hate crimes are recorded, how law enforcement responds, and how other states deal with anti-Hindu sentiment. Senate Bill 375, passed with bipartisan support, has opened a new chapter…

President Trump Rejects Claims of Tariff Exemptions for Electronics Amid Uncertainty In a surprising turn of events on Sunday, President Donald Trump rejected reports that tariff exemptions had been granted for electronics, including smartphones and computers. The announcement came after U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued guidance on Friday suggesting that these products were exempt from the previously imposed “reciprocal tariffs” on imports. Trump was quick to clarify that no…

Last Functioning Northern Gaza Hospital Out of Service After Latest Attack In a devastating turn of events on April 13, 2025, Israeli missile strikes destroyed Gaza’s al-Ahli Hospital, putting the last functioning medical facility in northern Gaza out of service. The attack targeted the hospital’s emergency unit, further exacerbating the dire healthcare crisis in the region. The assault came minutes after Israeli forces issued a warning to evacuate the building,…

A Critical Week for Asia: Xi’s Diplomatic Push, Economic Data, and Corporate Earnings Asia is set for a week of high-stakes political, economic, and corporate developments. Chinese President Xi Jinping is embarking on a significant diplomatic tour through Southeast Asia, while key economic reports will shed light on regional growth concerns. Investors are also keen on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) earnings, which could signal broader trends in the tech…

A Step Toward Diplomacy: US-Iran Talks in Oman Amid Tensions Over Nuclear Program In a significant development, the United States and Iran have concluded a round of “positive and constructive” discussions regarding Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, raising hopes for a diplomatic resolution to one of the world’s most persistent geopolitical issues. The talks, which took place on April 13, 2025, were led by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran’s…

West Bengal Witnesses Escalating Tensions as Protests Turn Deadly, Political Parties Clash Over Responsibility A violent wave has swept through West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, sparked by protests against the Waqf Amendment Act, with fatalities and heavy arrests marking the escalating unrest. As the situation unfolds, political leaders are offering their own narratives, intensifying the conflict even further. On April 13, 2025, seventeen companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)…

Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, wanted for his alleged involvement in one of India’s largest banking fraud cases, has been arrested in Belgium. His extradition to India is now being sought following a request from Indian authorities. Mehul Choksi, the former owner of Gitanjali Gems and the main accused in the ₹13,500-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) loan fraud case, has been apprehended in Belgium on Saturday. This arrest, following weeks of…

A surge in measles cases across the U.S. in 2025, particularly in Texas, is raising alarms about vaccination rates, as the disease spreads to neighboring states, including Georgia. The CDC has reported a staggering 607 confirmed cases of measles across the U.S. in 2025, more than double the 285 cases recorded in 2024. What makes this surge particularly alarming is that it comes on the heels of two child deaths…