Almost 50,000 international students, mainly from India, did not show up at Canadian colleges in March and April 2024, with many possibly working illegally. Indian authorities are investigating potential links to migration networks. Stricter regulations and better monitoring are needed to prevent abuse, as discrepancies in student numbers raise concerns over management and oversight.
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US President Trump has paused all military aid to Ukraine, halting the delivery of billions in weaponry amid crucial defense needs against Russia. This decision alters US foreign policy and may embolden Russia as European allies struggle to fill the gap. Critics argue it undermines Ukraine, while supporters praise Trump's focus on peace negotiations.
Microsoft's Satya Nadella met with President-elect Trump and Elon Musk to discuss AI and cybersecurity. Microsoft committed $80 billion to AI data centers, with over $50 billion allocated in the US, creating jobs. Microsoft President Brad Smith emphasized the need for balanced AI regulations to foster industry growth while ensuring security. The company aims to expand its cloud infrastructure significantly.
Donald Trump's invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping for his inauguration, which was turned down, has led to a surge in foreign leaders seeking access. Traditionally, foreign leaders do not attend US presidential inaugurations, but Trump has invited those ideologically close to him, including leaders from Italy, Argentina, El Salvador, and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.
An Upper East Side mansion once owned by Jeffrey Epstein was defaced with slogans supporting Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The vandals wrote 'Deny, defend, depose' and other slogans on the facade. The mansion, an infamous site, was bought in 2021 by Michael Daffey, a former Goldman Sachs executive.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, ex-fiancee of Donald Trump Jr., intends to maintain a relationship with him despite their breakup due to their long history and mutual connections. Now all set to serve as the US Ambassador to Greece, Guilfoyle remains close with the Trump family, ensuring ongoing interaction with Don Jr. in public events.
An American Airlines regional jet collided with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., resulting in the deaths of all 64 individuals onboard. The crash occurred in tightly controlled airspace, leading to an NTSB investigation into communication records and staffing levels at the air traffic control tower.
An Indian-American woman, Reeva Gupta, is suing a flight school for negligence after surviving a deadly 2023 plane crash in Long Island that killed her mother and the pilot. The lawsuit alleges ignored safety warnings led to the unavoidable accident, as an electrical short caused an in-flight fire.
According to reports, Joshua Riibe was allowed to leave the Dominican Republic after Sudiksha Konanki's parents appealed to the DR authorities to declare Konanki dead. They said they believed that Riibe was not involved in any foul play and that Konanki was indeed drowned in the ocean. They appealed for Riibe's release as well and thanked him for his cooperation in the probe.
Tokyo's envoy for US tariff talks left for Washington on Wednesday saying he was confident of a "win-win" outcome while protecting Japanese national interests. The minister, who studied at a US university and is close to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, said he wants to "protect our national interests" in talks with Bessent and Greer, who are "fond of Japan".