Senator Marco Rubio has announced his decision to skip the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in South Africa, criticizing the nation for its anti-American stance and concerns over private property expropriation. This move highlights growing tensions between the U.S. and South Africa.

Rubio skips g20 talks over anti-american sentiment

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made a statement in Rajya Sabha over the deportation of alleged illegal Indian immigrants from the US. “All countries must take back their nationals if they are found to be living illegally abroad,” he said in Rajya Sabha.

Jaishankar makes statement in Parliament over deportation of Indians from US

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that prevents transgender women from competing in female categories of sports. WION's Esha Hanspal gets you the details.

Trump bans trans athletes from women's sports in US

Three weeks since Donald Trump took office, and  there's been a barrage of voices criticizing his policies, from local politicians to world leaders to the general public. They all hit out, with the list of issues ranging from immigration crackdowns to the stance on transgenders to his comments on a Gaza takeover plan. Democrats have raised impeachment noises over Trump's idea of Gaza. Big questions have arisen over the Gaza plan, appending the US two-state policy on Gaza and violating international law on forcing people out of Gaza.

Anti-Trump rallies across US: protests on immigration crackdown, transgender rights rollback

World: Philippine military said in a statement it could not release information about the crash on Mindanao island as the matter was classified and an investigation was ongoing.

US military-contracted plane crashes in southern Philippines, four killed

US President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the annual National Prayer Breakfast at the U.S. Capitol in Washington DC. During his address, Trump urges Americans to 'bring God back into our lives'.

US President Donald Trump speaks at the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast

World: While talking about the Washington DC plane crash which happened last week, US President Trump reiterated to have better control and equipment. 

Crew at airport's control tower 'understaffed',  says Trump as he vows to cut old system loose

Senator Marco Rubio will not attend the G20 foreign ministers’ talks in Johannesburg, accusing South Africa of expropriating private property and pursuing an "anti-American" agenda. His decision highlights growing tensions between the US and South Africa.

Rubio skips G20 talks in South Africa over ‘anti-American agenda’ and property concerns

Senator Marco Rubio has announced that he will not attend the G20 foreign ministers' talks in South Africa, citing concerns over South Africa's expropriation of private property and its "anti-American" stance. This marks a significant moment in US-South Africa relations.

Rubio refuses to join G20 talks in South Africa amid property rights dispute and US concerns

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, amid an uproar over the deportation of 104 Indians who entered the US illegally. Watch this report for more details!

S Jaishankar meets PM Modi amid deportation of Indians

World: The demonstrators were protesting in 50 states across the country on Wednesday. They were seen taking part in the 50501 Movement, which refers to "50 protests in 50 states on one day."

What is 50501 movement? Protesters rally across US against Trump's policies

Canada’s energy exports surged in 2024, pushing its trade surplus with the US to a two-year high. Meanwhile, the US trade deficit ballooned by 17% to $918.4 billion, with a $295.4 billion deficit recorded against China. Uncertainty looms over US-Canada trade relations in 2025.

Canada’s energy exports soar as US trade deficit hits record levels in 2024

A new strain of bird flu has been detected in US dairy cows, raising concerns among experts. The USDA confirmed a new version of the H5N1 virus, known as D1.1, while a second strain was found in Nevada cattle. Experts suggest bird-to-cow transmission may not be as rare as previously thought.

New bird flu strain detected in US dairy cows as experts raise transmission concerns

President Donald Trump advocates for a 'nuclear peace agreement' with Iran, expressing a desire for the country to become great and successful. His proposal challenges traditional diplomatic approaches to the Iran nuclear deal and could reshape US-Iran relations.

US President Donald Trump says he wants a nuclear peace deal with Iran

World: "Enforcing our nation's immigration laws is critically important to the national security and public safety of the United States," the US Embassy in India said. 

'Policy to execute immigration laws against removable aliens': US Embassy defends deportation of Indians

US Democratic Representative Mark Pocan plans to introduce a bill designed to ban “special government employees” like Elon Musk from having federal contracts. Watch this report for more details!

Democrats to introduce 'Elon Musk' act to block Musk's federal contracts

The tussle over who controls the Panama Canal continues. The United States on Wednesday claimed that its government vessel would sail for free through the canal following heavy pressure from President Donald Trump, but authorities who run the commercial waterway were pretty quick to deny this claim. Watch this report for more details!

Panama Canal Authority denies free passage for US vessels as Trump plans to regain control

The U.S. has deported 104 Indian migrants, sparking political controversy in India. External affairs minister S. Jaishankar met PM Modi to discuss the situation, while the opposition demands a discussion in Parliament. Jaishankar is set to make a statement soon.

US deports 104 Indian migrants as S. Jaishankar meets PM Modi amid political uproar

World news: The viral video was captured by the user, who, in his social media post, wrote that he spotted the intruder, who casually walked past his wife and, as the couple was taking pictures of the White House, began crossing barriers until he reached the fence. 

WATCH: Secret Service catches man climbing White House security fencing

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu meets U.S. Defence Secretary at the Pentagon, receiving an honor cordon. Discussions focus on the Gaza war, with Hegseth emphasizing "peace through strength."

Netanyahu meets U.S. defence chief Pete Hegseth

Colombian President Gustavo Petro, during a live-streamed cabinet meeting on Tuesday (Feb 4), declared that “cocaine is not worse than whisky”, sparking concerns over the future of the long-standing US-Colombia anti-drug partnership.

'Cocaine not worse than whisky', says Colombian President

World: The ministry issued a temporary ban on employees' access to the AI service, urging ministries and agencies to exercise caution when using generative AI technologies.  

From South Korea to India, eight countries that banned use of Chinese AI DeepSeek over security concerns

US President Donald Trump hosted Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House - the first foreign leader to visit Trump since he was inaugurated. Watch this report for more details!

Trump-Netanyahu Meet: Rousing welcome for Israeli PM Netanyahu at the White House

Trump-Netanyahu Meet: Netanyahu becomes first foreign leader to meet Trump

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