A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a freeze on US humanitarian aid, highlighting the financial damage to suppliers and nonprofits. The administration has a five-day deadline to comply, while another ruling maintains a temporary block on the USAID staff cutbacks.
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Canada signed a $6.5 billion deal to acquire Australia’s advanced Jindalee Over-the-Horizon Radar (JORN) technology to enhance Arctic surveillance. The JORN system will help Canada detect air and maritime threats more efficiently. This move follows pressure from the US to increase defense spending.
The House passed a bill mandating the detention and deportation of unauthorized migrants charged with certain crimes, clearing its way to President Trump's signature. The vote saw bipartisan support with 46 Democrats joining Republicans, reflecting a growing consensus for stricter immigration enforcement.
Chinese authorities have allegedly detained over 20 Tibetans, with village leader Gonpo Namgyal succumbing to torture-related injuries after months of mistreatment. This crackdown, targeting the 'Pure Mother Tongue' campaign led by Khenpo Tenpa Dhargye, aims to preserve the Tibetan language against Mandarin dominance, raising concerns about cultural suppression and human rights violations.
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist from Brown University, was deported from the US despite having a valid visa and a court order blocking her expulsion. The deportation occurred after US authorities found photos and videos of Hezbollah leaders on her phone, raising security concerns.
A thick haze in Kathmandu Valley pushed the Air Quality Index to 'Very Unhealthy,' reaching 'Hazardous' levels in Bhaisipati with a reading of 333. The pollution caused flight diversions and health issues for residents, highlighting a severe environmental and public health crisis in Nepal.
Tornadoes hit Greater Houston, causing one death and multiple injuries, impacting homes and infrastructure across several counties. Notable tornado touchdowns occurred in Katy, Cypress, Porter Heights, Splendora, and Liverpool. Approximately 10 homes were damaged in Brazoria County, with further damages and delays reported north of Houston and at major airports.
French philosopher Renaud Camus, known for his anti-immigration views and 'Great Replacement' theory, has been barred from entering the UK. No official reason was provided, but the Home Office said his presence wasn't "conducive to the public good." Camus, planning to appeal with the Free Speech Union's help, was scheduled for a speaking engagement.
President-elect Donald Trump endorsed Mike Johnson for Speaker, praising him as a hard-working and religious man ahead of the Speaker election on December 3. Johnson had a rough time because of the spending bill as several Republicans gave a call for Johnson's ouster from the post. Some Republicans even wanted either Elon Musk or Vivek Ramaswamy as the Speaker.
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) will import 130,000 metric tonnes of diesel from India's Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) between January and December. The cost of this diesel will be Bangladeshi Taka 1,137 crore. BPC's total fuel oil demand is 7.4 million tonnes, with 4.6 million tonnes being diesel, mostly imported. This agreement continues a practice started in January 2016.
Bernie Sanders, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, rallied tens of thousands in Los Angeles, denouncing the influence of billionaires and Trump's policies. Joined by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and musicians like Neil Young, Sanders urged resistance against what he sees as a slide towards authoritarianism.