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09 Feb

Elon Musk’s TIME Magazine Cover Sparks Tension with President Trump Amid Rumors of Political Ambitions

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Washington D.C., February 9, 2025: A striking new TIME magazine cover featuring Elon Musk seated at the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office has ignited controversy, drawing a sharp response from President Donald Trump and fueling rumors about Musk’s potential political ambitions. The cover, part of a feature titled "Inside Elon Musk's War on Washington," portrays the SpaceX and Tesla CEO casually holding a coffee cup, flanked by the American and Presidential flags, against a bold red backdrop—symbolizing his growing influence within the Trump administration.When questioned about the provocative cover during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Trump…

07 Feb

US Spends Over $1 Million to Deport 104 Indians Using Military Aircraft

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The Trump administration has initiated the use of military aircraft to reinforce its commitment to deporting undocumented immigrants. A recent deportation operation to India reportedly cost around $1 million (approximately Rs. 8.74 crore). Reports indicate that military flights can be more than three times as expensive as civilian flights. On Wednesday, a US Air Force cargo plane arrived in Amritsar, transporting 104 Indian citizens who had entered the United States illegally, according to a statement from the US government.

07 Feb

Search Underway for Missing US Plane with 10 People in Alaska

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US officials announced on Friday that a search operation is ongoing in rural Alaska after a plane carrying 10 individuals, including the pilot, failed to arrive in Nome as scheduled. The Bering Air Caravan flight, traveling from Unalakleet to Nome, was reported overdue to the Alaska State Troopers at 4 PM local time, according to the Alaska Department of Public Safety, as cited by NBC News. The Coast Guard has been alerted, and an active ground search is currently in progress, as stated by the Nome Volunteer Fire Department on social media. The official Coast Guard account on X reported…

07 Feb

US State Department: Human Traffickers are the Main Beneficiaries of Mass Migration

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Washington (National Times): In the wake of recent deportations of Indian nationals from the United States, the US State Department has highlighted that human traffickers are the primary beneficiaries of mass migration. They reiterated the Trump administration's dedication to halting illegal migration while prioritizing the security of national borders and citizens. In a post on X, the State Department stated, "Many individuals seeking mass migration are often victimized during their journey. This situation benefits no one except traffickers." The post continued, "The Trump Administration is committed to stopping illegal migration and safeguarding our borders and citizens." Recently, a US Air…

07 Feb

Trump Targets ICC With Sanctions Over Probes Into US and Israel

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Former US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, enacting sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) following its investigation into alleged war crimes involving the US and Israel. The White House called the court’s actions “illegitimate and baseless,” criticizing its arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The ICC had accused Netanyahu, Hamas’ military chief Mohammed Deif, and others of crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza, prompting the sanctions. Trump’s order freezes the assets of ICC officials, restricts their travel, and penalizes anyone aiding their investigations, underscoring his administration’s long-standing opposition to the…