The US Department of Homeland Security is notifying over half a million Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans that their temporary permission to live and work in the US has been revoked. The notices were sent via email, but details on how the government will find or contact individuals once they leave are unclear. Immigration advocates, including Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, president of Global Refugee, have expressed concern over the decision, citing that these individuals followed the rules and rebuilt their lives in the US. A Cuban mother, Zamora, who arrived under sponsorship in September 2023, fears deportation but plans to wait quietly without getting into trouble while awaiting a possible legal pathway through the Cuban Adjustment Act.
https://www.koat.com/article/dhs-revokes-migrant-status-cuba-haiti-nicaragua-venezuela/65050168Egypt blocked dozens of activists planning to march to Gaza, halting their attempt to challenge Israel's blockade on humanitarian aid. The activists, mostly carrying European passports, were deported from Cairo International Airport after arriving in Egypt. Egyptian authorities claim they aimed to travel without authorisation, while organisers said they had followed protocols and met with authorities. The move has put pressure on the activists' home countries, which are wary of seeing their citizens detained. The Global March to Gaza aims to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, but its participants risked arrest for demonstrating in sensitive areas like the Sinai Peninsula.
https://www.euronews.com/2025/06/12/egypt-blocks-activists-from-march-to-gaza-to-draw-attention-to-humanitarian-crisisThe US House of Representatives voted 214-212 to cut $9.4 billion from approved spending, targeting foreign aid programs and public broadcasting. The move is part of President Donald Trump's administration's efforts to reduce wasteful spending, as initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk. Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, oppose the cuts, citing harm to US global standing and potential loss of life, labeling them "cruelty".
https://apnews.com/article/trump-budget-cuts-npr-pbs-global-health-2844a884091dce5255a3f4ad70f3a1c6The Israeli military has acknowledged firing warning shots near its forces, which witnesses claim was a response to suspicious individuals approaching them. Meanwhile, Abu Shabab militiamen have been accused of attacking people on their way to a GHF aid hub in southern Gaza, killing and wounding many. The United Nations and major aid groups have rejected an Israeli-US backed initiative to support armed Palestinian groups, citing concerns over militarizing humanitarian aid amidst a looming famine in Gaza due to Israel's blockade and military campaign.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/hamas-says-it-killed-12-israeli-backed-fighters-israeli-supported-group-says-they-were-aid-workers/article69687396.eceThe President has announced plans to establish a Northern Coast Giant Sea Wall Authority and commence a long-stalled sea wall project along the coast of Banten to Gresik in East Java, spanning approximately 500 kilometers.
https://en.tempo.co/read/2017136/prabowo-to-establish-special-authority-for-giant-sea-wall-projectMr Kapur, a US citizen born in New Delhi to an Indian father and American mother, is nominated to oversee America's strategic and diplomatic engagement with countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. If confirmed, he will become the second Indian-origin diplomat to head the South Asia bureau. Mr Kapur has expertise on South Asian security, nuclear policy, and Indo-Pacific geopolitics, having served in the US State Department's policy planning team during Trump's tenure from 2020 to 2021. He is known for his critical stance on Pakistan and has emphasized a pragmatic approach towards Islamabad, seeking opportunities for bilateral collaboration in trade and investment while promoting peace, stability, and counter-terrorism efforts.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/meet-s-paul-kapur-trumps-indian-american-pick-for-south-asia-diplomatic-role-8648866Pakistan is inviting China, Russia, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Central Asian States to attend a summit aimed at strengthening Business-to-Business and Government-to-Government connectivity across South Asia and Central Asia. The conference will focus on expanding rail, road and air linkages for Central Asian countries, with access to warm waters being a key theme. International development partners like the World Bank and Asian Development Bank will be invited, as well as domestic stakeholders including Pakistan Railways and the Ministry of Maritime Affairs. The Deputy Prime Minister of Pakistan will lead the conference, which is expected to boost regional investment, trade and strategic partnerships, particularly for countries such as Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1320678-south-asia-needs-trade-corridor-aleem-khanRep. Adam Smith asked Pentagon official Hegseth if plans exist to take Greenland by force, prompting a response that contingency planning is standard practice. However, Rep. Mike Turner pressed for a direct answer, which Hegseth initially avoided, saying the US looks forward to working with Greenland to secure it from threats.
https://www.koat.com/article/hegseth-greenland-panama-plans-signal-chats/65048042US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has assured lawmakers that Congress will be involved in a 30-day assessment of the Aukus alliance, a security pact between Australia, Britain, and the US aimed at countering China's regional influence. The review comes after reports suggested the Pentagon was putting the alliance under scrutiny, with some questioning its development timeline. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian has expressed opposition to the alliance, stating it would "manufacture bloc confrontation" and exacerbate nuclear proliferation risks.
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