Setback for Trump immigration crackdown: Federal judge rules third-country deportation policy unlawful
A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday (February 25) ruled that the Trump administration’s policy allowing rapid deportations of migrants to third countries without meaningful notice or an opportunity to object is unlawful. US District Judge Brian Murphy declared the policy invalid, saying it violated due process protections. The decision targets a March 2025 directive…
‘Zionism Murdabad’: Asaduddin Owaisi slams PM Modi’s Israel visit, raises Gaza ‘genocide’ charge
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for choosing to visit Israel and embrace a ‘war criminal’ Benjamin Netanyahu, who has a warrant against him. The visit, Owaisi said, betrays India’s own longstanding support for the Palestinian people. “Gaza’s genocide will be remembered forever. The fact that India’s Prime Minister chose…
A Boston Celtics game-inspired friction test finally pinned down the sneaker squeak
NEW YORK (AP) — As he watched the Boston Celtics play from the stands of TD Garden, one noise kept catching Adel Djellouli’s ear. “This squeaking sound when players are sliding on the floor is omnipresent,” he said. “It’s always there, right?” Squeaky shoes are part of the symphony of a basketball game, when rubber…
Cuba Shoots Four Dead in Clash With Speedboat From Florida
(Bloomberg) — Cuban forces killed four people and wounded six others who were traveling in a speedboat with Florida tags after they opened fire on the island’s border patrol, the government said. The vessel approached within one nautical mile off the coast of Villa Clara on Wednesday morning, the Interior Ministry said in a statement….
Will Tier-2 cities become the new growth engine for India’s retail REITs?
For decades, the narrative of organized commerce in India was confined to the glass-and-steel corridors of a few major metropolitan cities, a trend that seems to be moving to new, emerging urban centres. Cities like Jaipur, Lucknow and Indore are no longer just points on a map for regional trade; they are transforming into high-growth…
PM Modi achieves rare diplomatic feat with top honors from Israel and Palestine
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a rare diplomatic milestone by becoming the first leader to receive Israel’s highest parliamentary honour, the Speaker of the Knesset Medal. The honor further highlights his rare distinction of being recognized with top awards by both Israel and Palestine, following his receipt of the Grand Collar of the State…
US Levels New Sanctions on Iran’s Missile Program, Shadow Fleet
(Bloomberg) — The Trump administration imposed sanctions on more than 30 entities that support Iranian oil and weapons sales, ramping up pressure on Tehran amid nuclear talks and the looming threat of US airstrikes. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said it blacklisted individuals and entities across the Middle East —…
Chicago Bears grant Tremaine Edmunds permission to seek trade; major defensive move looms
The Chicago Bears are signaling a potential overhaul on defense as they gear up for the 2026 offseason. In a surprising development, the team has granted veteran linebacker Tremaine Edmunds permission to explore trade options. Details about the move by the Chicago Bears According to a report by the Chicago Tribune, “The Bears have granted…
Wall Street extends tech-powered rally ahead of Nvidia earnings
(Updates to mid-afternoon trading) Indexes up: Dow 0.58%, S&P 500 0.78%, Nasdaq 1.24% Axon surges after Q4 results beat Lowe’s dips on weak revenue forecasts, dragging housing stocks down GoDaddy tumbles after guiding annual revenue below estimates Nvidia due to post earnings after the bell By Stephen Culp and Shashwat Chauhan NEW YORK, Feb 25…
Jimmy Kimmel unloads on Trump’s record-long State of the Union address: ‘What a speech it wasn’t’
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel delivered a blistering response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, characterizing the marathon speech as “angry,” divisive, and at times incoherent. Opening his monologue, Kimmel didn’t hold back. “It was angry, right? It was an angry speech. The theme of tonight’s speech was ‘All foreigners are murderers.’” Trump’s…
