The Trump administration has announced a freeze on immigration from 19 countries, suspending all visa and immigration filings from these nations. This policy aims to review current immigration processes and address security and administrative concerns, according to official statements. The move affects both permanent and temporary immigration applications, creating uncertainty for applicants worldwide. In this video, we break down which countries are affected, what this suspension means for immigrants, the potential legal and economic implications, and reactions from lawmakers, advocacy groups, and affected communities.

USA: Trump Administration Halts Immigration from 19 Countries

An off-duty pilot charged with trying to disable the engines of an Alaska Airlines jet in flight told police afterward he was suffering a nervous breakdown, had taken psychedelic mushrooms two days earlier and had not slept in 40 hours, court documents showed on Tuesday.

Alaska Air pilot in aborted flight said he used 'magic' mushrooms, documents show

In a commendable joint effort by firefighters and the police, a significant number of individuals who were trapped for nearly 10 hours on a popular tourist cable car in Quito, Ecuador's capital, have been successfully rescued.

The Quito municipality confirmed that a total of 75 people were safely brought to the ground, unharmed, following an electrical issue that caused the cable car system to come to a halt, reported the Financial Times.

<h2>Lengthy stranding and safe rescues</h2>

The passengers found themselves stranded for almost 10 hours as a result of the electrical problem that paralysed the cable car system. The municipality's statement specified that 48 individuals who were stuck at the highest terminal, situated approximately 4,000 metres (13,120 feet) above the sea level, were successfully rescued.

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Furthermore, 17 people were safely evacuated from gondolas suspended on the cable line, while an additional 10 reached the ground once the system resumed operation. The cable car, spanning a distance of 2.5 kilometres&nbsp;(1.5 miles) between two terminals, with the lowest terminal located at an altitude of 3,100 metres above sea level, was the lifeline for these stranded individuals.

<h2>Dramatic rescue efforts</h2>

Videos shared on the municipality's Twitter account showed gripping scenes as individuals were carefully lowered to safety from the gondolas. Among the rescued passengers were children, who emerged from the cabins upon reaching the ground, wrapped in emergency blankets.

Owing to the coordinated efforts of firefighters and the police, a successful rescue operation took place after a prolonged ordeal on the tourist cable car. The prompt response and effective execution ensured the safe evacuation of 75 individuals. This incident serves as a reminder of the crucial role played by emergency responders in safeguarding the well-being of those in need.

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In a commendable joint effort by firefighters and the police, a significant number of individuals who were trapped for nearly 10 hours on a popular tourist cable car in Quito, Ecuador's capital, have been successfully rescued.

In a commendable joint effort by firefighters and the police, a significant number of individuals who were trapped for nearly 10 hours on a popular tourist cable car in Quito, Ecuador's capital, have been successfully rescued. The Quito municipality confirmed that a total of 75 people were safely brought to the ground, unharmed, following an electrical issue that caused the cable car system to come to a halt, reported the Financial Times. Lengthy stranding and safe rescues The passengers found themselves stranded for almost 10 hours as a result of the electrical problem that paralysed the cable car system. The municipality's statement specified that 48 individuals who were stuck at the highest terminal, situated approximately 4,000 metres (13,120 feet) above the sea level, were successfully rescued. Watch the video here: Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media Así es el rescate de las personas atrapadas en el #Teleférico de #Quito . Más de 70 quedaron suspendidas y ya han pasado cerca de 7 horas desde que se reportó la falla técnica. pic.twitter.com/3aArsuTwLN — Metro Ecuador (@MetroEcuador) July 7, 2023 × Furthermore, 17 people were safely evacuated from gondolas suspended on the cable line, while an additional 10 reached the ground once the system resumed operation. The cable car, spanning a distance of 2.5 kilometres (1.5 miles) between two terminals, with the lowest terminal located at an altitude of 3,100 metres above sea level, was the lifeline for these stranded individuals. Dramatic rescue efforts Videos shared on the municipality's Twitter account showed gripping scenes as individuals were carefully lowered to safety from the gondolas. Among the rescued passengers were children, who emerged from the cabins upon reaching the ground, wrapped in emergency blankets. Owing to the coordinated efforts of firefighters and the police, a successful rescue operation took place after a prolonged ordeal on the tourist cable car. The prompt response and effective execution ensured the safe evacuation of 75 individuals. This incident serves as a reminder of the crucial role played by emergency responders in safeguarding the well-being of those in need. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Trains in northern Germany were interrupted on Saturday as cables vital for the rail network were intentionally cut in two places that led to almost a three-hour halt to all rail traffic.

'Sabotage' halts northern Germany rail network

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday called for a stop to the flow of arms to Myanmar and urged the military to respect November election results and release political detainees, including leader Aung San Suu Kyi. 
 
The General Assembly adopted a resolution with the support of 119 countries several months after the military overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government in a February&nbsp;1 coup. Belarus requested the text be put to a vote and was the only country to oppose it, while 36 abstained, including China and Russia. 
 
"The risk of a large-scale civil war is real," UN&nbsp;special envoy on Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener told the General Assembly after the vote. "Time is of the essence. The opportunity to reverse the military takeover is narrowing." 
 
Some countries, which abstained, said the crisis was an internal issue for Myanmar, others did not think the resolution would be helpful, while some states complained it did not adequately address the plight of Rohingya Muslims some four years after a military crackdown forced nearly a million to flee Myanmar. 
 
European Union UN&nbsp;Ambassador Olof Skoog said the UN&nbsp;resolution sends a powerful message: "It delegitimises the military junta, condemns its abuse and violence against its own people and demonstrates its isolation in the eyes of the world." 
 
UN&nbsp;Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had earlier on Friday pushed the General Assembly to act, telling reporters: "We cannot live in a world where military coups become a norm. It is totally unacceptable." 
 
The military cited the government's refusal to address what it said was fraud in a November election as the reason for the coup. International observers have said the ballot was fair. 
 
An initial draft UN&nbsp;resolution included stronger language calling for an arms embargo on Myanmar. According to a proposal last month, nine Southeast Asian countries wanted that language removed. 
 
The compromise text 'calls on all member states to prevent the flow of arms into Myanmar'. 
 
General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding but carry political weight. Unlike the 15-member Security Council, no country has veto power in the General Assembly. 
 
The junta's forces have killed more than 860 people since the coup, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners. The junta says the number is much lower. 
 
The UN&nbsp;resolution calls on the Myanmar military to 'immediately stop all violence against peaceful protesters' and end restrictions on the internet and social media. 
 
The General Assembly also called on Myanmar to swiftly implement a five-point consensus the junta forged with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in April to halt violence and start dialogue with its opponents. 
 
ASEAN has led the main diplomatic effort to find a way out of the crisis, but was split on Friday over the UN&nbsp;action. 
 
Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam and Myanmar's UN&nbsp;Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, who speaks for the country's elected civilian government, voted yes, while Brunei, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand abstained. 
 
Kyaw Moe Tun said he was disappointed it took so long for the General Assembly to adopt a 'watered down' resolution, adding: "It is critically important that no country should support the military."

(With inputs from agencies)

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday called for a stop to the flow of arms to Myanmar and urged the military to respect November election results and release political detainees, including leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday called for a stop to the flow of arms to Myanmar and urged the military to respect November election results and release political detainees, including leader Aung San Suu Kyi. The General Assembly adopted a resolution with the support of 119 countries several months after the military overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi's elected government in a February 1 coup. Belarus requested the text be put to a vote and was the only country to oppose it, while 36 abstained, including China and Russia. "The risk of a large-scale civil war is real," UN special envoy on Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener told the General Assembly after the vote. "Time is of the essence. The opportunity to reverse the military takeover is narrowing." Some countries, which abstained, said the crisis was an internal issue for Myanmar, others did not think the resolution would be helpful, while some states complained it did not adequately address the plight of Rohingya Muslims some four years after a military crackdown forced nearly a million to flee Myanmar. European Union UN Ambassador Olof Skoog said the UN resolution sends a powerful message: "It delegitimises the military junta, condemns its abuse and violence against its own people and demonstrates its isolation in the eyes of the world." UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had earlier on Friday pushed the General Assembly to act, telling reporters: "We cannot live in a world where military coups become a norm. It is totally unacceptable." The military cited the government's refusal to address what it said was fraud in a November election as the reason for the coup. International observers have said the ballot was fair. An initial draft UN resolution included stronger language calling for an arms embargo on Myanmar. According to a proposal last month, nine Southeast Asian countries wanted that language removed. The compromise text 'calls on all member states to prevent the flow of arms into Myanmar'. General Assembly resolutions are not legally binding but carry political weight. Unlike the 15-member Security Council, no country has veto power in the General Assembly. The junta's forces have killed more than 860 people since the coup, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners. The junta says the number is much lower. The UN resolution calls on the Myanmar military to 'immediately stop all violence against peaceful protesters' and end restrictions on the internet and social media. The General Assembly also called on Myanmar to swiftly implement a five-point consensus the junta forged with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in April to halt violence and start dialogue with its opponents. ASEAN has led the main diplomatic effort to find a way out of the crisis, but was split on Friday over the UN action. Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam and Myanmar's UN Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, who speaks for the country's elected civilian government, voted yes, while Brunei, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand abstained. Kyaw Moe Tun said he was disappointed it took so long for the General Assembly to adopt a 'watered down' resolution, adding: "It is critically important that no country should support the military." (With inputs from agencies)

United Nations calls for halt of weapons to Myanmar

Boeing has again halted deliveries of its 787 jetliner after federal regulators asked for more information about production flaws, including small gaps where panels of the fuselage are joined.&nbsp;

A Boeing spokesman said on Saturday that the company is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to provide more information about the company's analysis and documentation of work on new 787s. He said the delay affects 'near-term' deliveries.&nbsp;

The spokesman said the delay does not affect 787s, which Boeing calls the Dreamliner, that have already been delivered to airline customers.&nbsp;

It is not clear how long deliveries will be held up, the spokesman called it a near-term issue. Chicago-based Boeing gets a large chunk of the price for a new plane upon delivery, so a prolonged delay could affect the company's cash flow.&nbsp;

CFRA Research analyst Colin Scarola called it 'obviously disappointing news' for Boeing and its investors. But the issue appears related to inspection procedures, not a new design or manufacturing problem, and seems likely to be resolved quickly, he said.&nbsp;

Deliveries of 787s were halted for five months, until late March, by the fuselage flaw and other issues.&nbsp;

Boeing shares fell USD 3.68, or 1.5 per cent, to close on Saturday at USD 247.02. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) &nbsp;

Boeing has again halted deliveries of its 787 jetliner after federal regulators asked for more information about production flaws, including small gaps where panels of the fuselage are joined.

Boeing has again halted deliveries of its 787 jetliner after federal regulators asked for more information about production flaws, including small gaps where panels of the fuselage are joined. A Boeing spokesman said on Saturday that the company is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to provide more information about the company's analysis and documentation of work on new 787s. He said the delay affects 'near-term' deliveries. The spokesman said the delay does not affect 787s, which Boeing calls the Dreamliner, that have already been delivered to airline customers. It is not clear how long deliveries will be held up, the spokesman called it a near-term issue. Chicago-based Boeing gets a large chunk of the price for a new plane upon delivery, so a prolonged delay could affect the company's cash flow. CFRA Research analyst Colin Scarola called it 'obviously disappointing news' for Boeing and its investors. But the issue appears related to inspection procedures, not a new design or manufacturing problem, and seems likely to be resolved quickly, he said. Deliveries of 787s were halted for five months, until late March, by the fuselage flaw and other issues. Boeing shares fell USD 3.68, or 1.5 per cent, to close on Saturday at USD 247.02. (With inputs from agencies)

FAA questions lead to new halt in deliveries of Boeing plane 

A production shutdown started on Sunday at PetroIneos' 210,000-barrels-per-day <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/oil-steadies-after-saudi-pledges-to-restore-output-lost-in-attacks-250369">Lavera</a> oil refinery in southern France after CGT union workers voted to stop output as part of protests over pension reform, a union official said.

Emmanuel Lepine, secretary-general of the CGT's oil branch, told sources on Sunday evening that CGT union workers at other refineries in France will vote on Monday whether to halt production at their plants.

The CGT's oil branch had warned on Friday it could step up strike action by stopping production, depending on the outcome of worker votes.

"We gave an ultimatum to the government, it didn't listen, so we're doing exactly what we promised," Lepine said.

"What we are demanding is the withdrawal of the reform."

The hardline <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-cgt-union-threatens-more-protests-over-pensions-plan-268467">CGT union</a> has been at the forefront of a two-week-old industrial action against a planned government reform of France's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-strikes-government-stays-firm-on-pension-reforms-as-mass-protests-to-continue-268724">pension system</a>.

The protests against the reform plan, which would scrap special regimes for sectors like the railways and make people work to 64 to draw a full pension, have crippled train services in the run-up to the Christmas holiday season.

Protests in the oil sector have already disrupted supplies of refined products to petrol stations in some parts of France but production has so far continued at refineries.

CGT workers at three refineries run by Total - Grand Puits, La Mede and Feyzin - would vote on Monday on whether to halt output there, Lepine said.

A production shutdown started on Sunday at PetroIneos' 210,000-barrels-per-day Lavera oil refinery in southern France after CGT union workers voted to stop output as part of protests over pension reform, a union official said.

A production shutdown started on Sunday at PetroIneos' 210,000-barrels-per-day Lavera oil refinery in southern France after CGT union workers voted to stop output as part of protests over pension reform, a union official said. Emmanuel Lepine, secretary-general of the CGT's oil branch, told sources on Sunday evening that CGT union workers at other refineries in France will vote on Monday whether to halt production at their plants. The CGT's oil branch had warned on Friday it could step up strike action by stopping production, depending on the outcome of worker votes. "We gave an ultimatum to the government, it didn't listen, so we're doing exactly what we promised," Lepine said. "What we are demanding is the withdrawal of the reform." The hardline CGT union has been at the forefront of a two-week-old industrial action against a planned government reform of France's pension system. The protests against the reform plan, which would scrap special regimes for sectors like the railways and make people work to 64 to draw a full pension, have crippled train services in the run-up to the Christmas holiday season. Protests in the oil sector have already disrupted supplies of refined products to petrol stations in some parts of France but production has so far continued at refineries. CGT workers at three refineries run by Total - Grand Puits, La Mede and Feyzin - would vote on Monday on whether to halt output there, Lepine said.

French workers vote to halt output at Lavera refinery over pension reform

Cancellation of trains with low occupancy and curtailment of halt timings are among the recommendations made by an internal committee of railways to ensure punctuality.

The report on the punctuality of trains, which has been submitted to the Railway Board, has made a slew of suggestions to improve the performance of the railway zones.

&quot;In case of low patronization of trains, they should be canceled and passengers adjusted in available trains,&quot; said the report while listing out ways to enhance punctuality.

The report, also suggested the curtailment of halt timings to improve punctuality.

Railway sources said that the cost of a train stoppage ranges from Rs 12,716 to Rs 24,506. As per the standard rules, any new stoppage should be able to recover the cost.

The Railway Board, officials said, has already issued directions for zones to list uneconomical halts and eventually either eliminate them or curtail their timings.

The report has made both long term and short term recommendations to the board for the railway zones to follow.

As short-term goals, it has proposed fencing of tracks to keep human, cattle, and vehicles away, standard composition and formation of trains, adequate spares for each type of coach, elimination of surface crossings and unmanned level crossings and automated feed of train timings as measures to improve punctuality.

Among the long-term measures, the report has said that to achieve punctuality, railways should separate suburban and main line corridors as well as goods and coaching corridors wherever possible.

Railways should also expedite right powering of coaching and goods trains to avoid loss of punctuality, it said.

&quot;Loco should not be made based in home shed. Loco should be capable of being maintained by any shed of IR,&quot; the report stated, adding that zones should put in place an automated signaling system.

The report on the punctuality of trains, which has been submitted to the Railway Board, has made a slew of suggestions to improve the performance of the railway zones

Cancellation of trains with low occupancy and curtailment of halt timings are among the recommendations made by an internal committee of railways to ensure punctuality. The report on the punctuality of trains, which has been submitted to the Railway Board, has made a slew of suggestions to improve the performance of the railway zones. "In case of low patronization of trains, they should be canceled and passengers adjusted in available trains," said the report while listing out ways to enhance punctuality. The report, also suggested the curtailment of halt timings to improve punctuality. Railway sources said that the cost of a train stoppage ranges from Rs 12,716 to Rs 24,506. As per the standard rules, any new stoppage should be able to recover the cost. The Railway Board, officials said, has already issued directions for zones to list uneconomical halts and eventually either eliminate them or curtail their timings. The report has made both long term and short term recommendations to the board for the railway zones to follow. As short-term goals, it has proposed fencing of tracks to keep human, cattle, and vehicles away, standard composition and formation of trains, adequate spares for each type of coach, elimination of surface crossings and unmanned level crossings and automated feed of train timings as measures to improve punctuality. Among the long-term measures, the report has said that to achieve punctuality, railways should separate suburban and main line corridors as well as goods and coaching corridors wherever possible. Railways should also expedite right powering of coaching and goods trains to avoid loss of punctuality, it said. "Loco should not be made based in home shed. Loco should be capable of being maintained by any shed of IR," the report stated, adding that zones should put in place an automated signaling system.

Cancel trains with low occupancy, curtail halt timings to improve punctuality: Railway report

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