The Donald Trump administration planned to update visa rules. This aimed to prevent transgender women from participating in women's sports in America. US Citizenship and Immigration Services called it a matter of safety. The policy impacted visa categories for individuals with extraordinary abilities. It also extended to national interest waivers.
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President Xi Jinping expressed China's support for improved relations between Russia and the United States, particularly regarding a political resolution to the Ukraine conflict, during a call with President Vladimir Putin. Xi reiterated China's neutral stance, advocating for peace talks and dialogue, while Putin briefed him on recent communications with the US.
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Rahul Gandhi escalated his accusations against the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging collusion with the BJP to manipulate voter rolls and ensure Narendra Modi's victory. He presented purported evidence of "fake votes" in Karnataka and questioned the ECI's impartiality, demanding answers regarding missing voter lists, erased CCTV footage, and intimidation of opposition leaders.
In a bizarre interruption at Lord's, a fox stole the show during The Hundred 2025 opener between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles. The furry intruder halted play, sparking amusement among spectators and commentators alike. Despite the delay, Oval Invincibles secured a six-wicket victory, chasing down London Spirit's 81-run target with Rashid Khan's stellar performance earning him Player of the Match.
Mohammed Siraj etched his name in Indian cricket history, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's international wicket record. His fiery spell dismantled England's middle order in the fifth Test, claiming crucial wickets and shifting momentum. Supported by Prasidh Krishna, Siraj's performance helped India gain a crucial lead, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.
India, who were fourth before the Oval Test, have moved up to third in the WTC standings, swapping places with England, who dropped to fourth after suffering their second defeat of the cycle. Although both teams have identical records, two wins, two losses, and one draw, England lost two crucial points due to a slow over rate in the Lord’s Test, giving India the edge.
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Amidst rising tensions, Russia claims its nuclear submarine presence surpasses that of the US, dismissing Trump's submarine redeployment order as anticipated and already under Russian surveillance. A Duma member asserts that the US submarines are within Russia's control, downplaying the need for a response. Meanwhile, a Russian foreign policy expert suggests Trump's statement is more for show than a strategic military move, urging calm.