The UK government is suspending applications for refugees to bring family members into the country, aiming to tighten immigration rules amid rising pressure to reduce asylum seekers arriving from France. Interior Minister Yvette Cooper cited increasing applications and housing pressures as reasons for the temporary suspension.
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A major collision involving two tractor-trailers and six passenger vehicles on Interstate 20 near Lindale, East Texas, resulted in injuries to 17 individuals and a complete shutdown of westbound traffic on Saturday. Emergency crews responded to the scene following the 4 pm incident, transporting the injured to local hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
US immigration authorities conducted a large enforcement operation at a Hyundai-linked battery plant in Georgia, arresting hundreds. This raid coincided with a weak jobs report, raising concerns about President Trump's economic and immigration policies. The economy added few jobs in August, with unemployment rising, signaling potential stagflation due to trade and immigration measures.
In a shocking turn at Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal, former IGP Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun implicated ex-PM Sheikh Hasina in last year's deadly mass uprising. Mamun, a state witness, apologized to the nation, claiming the killings occurred under Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal's direct orders.
Florida is set to potentially eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates, spearheaded by governor Ron DeSantis. This initiative, supported by a newly formed "Make America healthy again" commission, aims to expand medical freedom and parental rights. Surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo views current vaccine requirements as an intrusion, advocating for informed decisions and the removal of all mandates.
At a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, Vladimir Putin defended Russia's actions in Ukraine, blaming the West for instigating the conflict. He cited the 2014 Ukrainian revolution and NATO expansion as key factors. Putin advocated for a new world order, moving away from Western-centric models. He also acknowledged China and India's efforts to resolve the ongoing crisis.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus assured that Durga Puja would be celebrated peacefully nationwide, addressing concerns following previous attacks on Hindu sites. He urged all communities to maintain harmony and vigilance during the festivities. Yunus also guaranteed a peaceful and festive national election in February next year, aiming to foster stability and inclusivity.