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‘No more pronouns’: US defence secretary Hegseth declares end of ‘wokeness’ as trans troop ban takes effect; 1,000 to be removed immediately

Pentagon on Thursday announced it will start removing openly transgender service members from the US military, following the supreme court’s recent decision allowing enforcement of the Trump administration’s long-pending ban. Defence secretary Pete Hegseth issued the directive within hours of the ruling, saying that roughly 1,000 transgender personnel who have publicly identified will now be […]

Supreme Court Revives Trump’s Ban on Transgender Troops

The Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration may start enforcing a ban on transgender troops serving in the military that had been blocked by lower courts. The ruling was brief, unsigned and gave no reasons, which is typical when the justices act on emergency applications. It will remain in place while challenges […]

Pakistani FM stations ban Indian songs amid escalating tensions after Pahalgam terror attack

Pakistani FM radio stations have stopped broadcasting Indian songs on Thursday following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror incident that claimed 26 lives.“The Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has stopped airing Indian songs on Pakistani FM radio stations across the country with immediate effect,” stated PBA Secretary General Shakeel Masood, PTI news […]

UAE to lift three-year Lebanon travel ban: statement

The ban on Lebanon tourists was imposed on 2021 (Image: ANI) DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates will lift a ban on its citizens travelling to Lebanon that was imposed during a diplomatic row in 2021, according to a joint statement on Thursday.The decision was announced a day after Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with his […]

‘Donald Duck took my visa’: Colombian president Gustavo Petro mocks Trump over travel ban

Colombian president Gustavo Petro claimed on Tuesday that his US travel visa has been revoked by “Donald Duck,” referring to US president Donald Trump.“I can no longer go because I believe they took away my visa,” Petro told officials during a cabinet meeting in Bogota. He then added in a dig at Trump, saying, “I […]

How Meta’s News Ban Could Disrupt Canada’s Election

After Meta blocked news from its platforms in Canada, hyperpartisan and misleading content from popular right-wing Facebook pages such as Canada Proud have filled the gap. Our Canada bureau chief explains the effect on voters. Source link

White House starting new media policy that restricts wire services’ access to president

Fresh from a courtroom loss over The Associated Press‘ access to the presidency, the White House on Tuesday put forward a new media policy that sharply curtails access to Donald Trump by news agencies that serve media outlets around around the world. It was the latest attempt by the new administration to control coverage of […]

US China Tariffs: ‘I’ve heard of worse things’: Trump reacts to China’s ban on Hollywood movies after 145% tariff; ‘Xi’s been a friend of mine’

Trump said Thursday Xi has been a good friend. President Donald Trump again expressed optimism that the tariffs and counter-tariffs between the US and China would ultimately reach a deal. As he addressed a cabinet meeting on Thursday amid the trade war, Trump reiterated that he has a great respect for Chinese President xi Jinping. […]

John Abraham says, “The Diplomat is not an anti-Pakistan film at all,” as film gets banned in Middle East countries : Bollywood News

John Abraham’s latest political thriller, The Diplomat, hit an unexpected roadblock with a ban across several Middle Eastern countries. Released on March 14, 2025, the film has sparked debate after its quiet success in India, where it overcame minimal buzz to win over audiences and critics alike. Addressing the controversy, Abraham expressed shock at the […]

US judge tells White House to lift ban on Associated Press over ‘Gulf of Mexico’ dispute

A federal judge in Washington, DC, on Tuesday directed the White House to end its restrictions against Associated Press (AP), restoring the news agency’s access to president Donald Trump’s official events. The ban, which started on February 11, prevented AP journalists and photographers from entering the Oval Office and travelling on Air Force One. The […]