Trump Ends Protections for
Venezuelans, Faces Backlash
The
Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over
300,000 Venezuelans in the U.S., putting them at risk of deportation. Those who
received TPS in 2023 will lose protection 60 days after the official
termination notice. Immigrant rights groups are expected to challenge the
decision.
The New
York Times
Trade War Escalates with Retaliatory
Tariffs
In response to Trump's trade measures, Canada announced 25% tariffs on $100 billion in U.S. goods, including honey, whiskey, and tomatoes. China and Mexico also vowed
countermeasures, raising fears of a global economic shift favoring China. Trump
defended the tariffs despite acknowledging potential economic pain. Ref The New York Times
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India: The Maha
Kumbh Mela, a massive religious festival, is being leveraged as a political
tool by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies.
Maha Kumbh Mela
Diplomacy: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is in Washington
for key meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Nature: Scientists from Canada and the U.S. are investigating the
cause of brain swelling linked to mysterious great white shark deaths.
Music: Young women dominated pop music this year and are set to
make waves at the Grammys. Here's how to watch the event.
Middle
East: Hamas released three more hostages,
while Israel freed over 180 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday.
Africa: Goma residents in the Democratic Republic of Congo face
severe shortages of food and water after Rwanda-backed rebels took control.
U.S.: Investigators are examining why an American Airlines plane
suddenly turned upward before colliding with an Army helicopter last week.
Sports
Chess: Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won the Tata Steel Masters 2025, defeating World Champion D Gukesh in a thrilling tiebreak in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands, on February 2. He is the first Indian to claim the title since Viswanathan Anand in 2006. The two young stars were tied after 13 classical rounds in the 14-player event.
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| R Praggnanandhaa PTI photo |
Soccer: Arsenal delivered a stunning 5-1 victory over Manchester
City at Emirates Stadium.
Golf: Rory McIlroy’s flawless seven-under 65 lit up Pebble Beach
in California.
Hockey: The Minnesota Wild’s Ryan Hartman may face a significant
suspension after shoving Ottawa’s Tim Stützle’s face into the ice.
LOCAL NEWS ASSAM
Asom Sahitya Sabha Draws Record Crowd at 77th Session.
The 77th session of the Asom Sahitya Sabha witnessed an unprecedented gathering of over 10 lakh people at Bhattadev Kshetra in Pathsala, Bajali. The massive event blended literary enthusiasm, cultural heritage, and scientific innovation, celebrating Assam’s rich traditions. Traditional Assamese instruments like the dhol, taal, and nagara filled the air, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the historic occasion.
CULTURAL PROCESSION, PATSALA SAHITYA SABHA
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