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Geopolitics

New York Mayor Mamdani orders citywide travel ban ahead of major US storm

South China Morning Post – World · China

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday ordered the shutdown of the city’s entire traffic network for all but emergency travel ahead of a massive snowstorm exp…

Geopolitics

Homeland security reverses course on TSA PreCheck suspension

The Guardian – World · Europe

DHS official reportedly says Global Entry program would remain halted amid partial government shutdownThe Department of Homeland Security partially reversed c…

Geopolitics

Worst of the worst? Most US immigrants targeted for deportation in 2025 had no criminal charges, documents reveal

The Guardian – World · Europe

A Guardian analysis finds the vast majority of people who entered deportation proceedings for the first time from January to August last year had no criminal c…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong official warns of lower payout if Tai Po fire victims reject buy-back plan

South China Morning Post – World · China

The acquisition price for properties damaged in Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po fire will be “far lower” if homeowners reject the government’s buy-back offer and aut…

Geopolitics

Poll rolls shrink by 1.7 crore (8%) in 9 states/UTs under SIR Phase 2

Times of India – World · India

Nine states in Phase 2 of the special intensive revision (SIR) have seen their combined electorate drop by 7.9% to 19.7 crore. Over 1.7 crore electors were rem…

Geopolitics

Los Angeles Olympics Have a Cloud of Concerns as Winter Games Close

The New York Times – World · US

New details about the LA28 chairman’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, as well as anxiety over key infrastructure projects, have thrown the planning into disarray.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong to spend HK$6.8 billion buying back fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities will spend about HK$6.8 billion (US$870 million) to buy back homes damaged in the deadly Tai Po fire from flat owners, offering HK$8,000 …

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Survivor of financial abuse invited to advise ministers after Guardian report

The Guardian – World · Europe

City minister Lucy Rigby acts after woman faced repossession of house burned down by controlling husbandA woman who was nearly killed by her abusive husband ha…

Geopolitics

Germany cuts funding for integration of refugees

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The German Interior Ministry is restricting access to voluntary integration courses for immigrants, citing budget constraints. Many critics consider this a dis…

Geopolitics

MHA forms 2nd empowered committee for Bengal to fast-track requests under CAA

Times of India – World · India

The Union home ministry has formed a second empowered committee in West Bengal to expedite citizenship applications under the CAA. This move comes as the volum…

Geopolitics

A bar, kitchen and flat-screen TVs: the $70m jet DHS is eyeing for deportations

The Guardian – World · Europe

The department is reportedly considering buying a Boeing plane for deportation flights and for use by Trump officialsA $70m aircraft the Department of Homeland…

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ONS criticises hit TV series Industry over characters impersonating staff

The Guardian – World · Europe

Head of statistics agency tells BBC that depiction risks undermining ‘delicate relationship’ with publicBusiness live – latest updatesIt is best known for depi…

Geopolitics

Himachal Pradesh raises entry tax; pvt cars to pay Rs 170 now

Times of India – World · India

Himachal Pradesh is increasing vehicle entry fees significantly from April 1st to boost state finances. Private cars will now pay Rs 170, up from Rs 70, while …

Geopolitics

US pays about $160m towards nearly $4bn in UN dues

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

President Trump has slashed foreign aid and repeatedly criticised the United Nations for failing to meet its goals.

Geopolitics

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: beyond balancing the books, what’s at stake?

South China Morning Post – World · China

Simon Leung has been without a full-time job since his contract ended in March 2024, after the Hong Kong government cut its budget for NGOs by 7 per cent. The …

Geopolitics

In China’s tight economy, a fake exam-takers scheme has touched a nerve

South China Morning Post – World · China

In the cutthroat world of Chinese civil service exams, the most dangerous opponent is not necessarily the person in the next seat: it is the “ghost” candidate …

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