Mexico may accept non-Mexican migrants deported by the US. President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned possible collaboration with the US if direct deportations are not feasible. Mexico might limit certain nationalities or seek compensation. Northern Mexico’s border cities face challenges with crime and kidnapping. Mexico temporarily halted deportations in December 2023 due to financial constraints.
The interim regime in Dhaka, allegedly supported by Jamaat-e-Islami and a segment of the BNP, is reportedly modifying textbooks, dismantling murals of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, and diminishing the Indian Army’s role in Bangladesh’s 1971 independence, prompting concerns about erasing significant historical symbols and achievements.
When the 119th Congress is sworn in Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson will fight for his political life — again. While the Louisiana Republican has the support of President-elect Donald Trump, it will be House Republicans who will decide whether to reelect him to his post as Speaker of the House. Far-right Republicans have at times grown frustrated with Johnson’s leadership and are prone to demanding concessions when their votes become essential. A flop by Johnson could throw Monday’s congressional certification of Trump’s 2024 election victory into turmoil without a House speaker.
Pakistani madrassas are under scrutiny for their links to militancy and the government’s regulatory changes. Recent government efforts to increase oversight and registration sparked political conflicts. While reforms aim at counterterrorism and transparency, many madrassas resist, fearing interference. They fill education gaps in Pakistan, but concerns about radicalization persist.
Myanmar’s military regime has enacted a new cybersecurity law imposing extensive controls on communications, targeting VPNs and digital platforms. The law mandates service providers to store user data, allows government surveillance, and includes penalties for disseminating disinformation or inciting violence. Non-compliance can lead to severe fines and imprisonment.
German airports experienced a widespread IT disruption on Friday, impacting police systems at border control and causing delays at immigration for non-EU passengers. The outage forced manual processing at several airports, including Frankfurt. Passengers faced extended waiting times at border control, with some being kept on planes. The cause of the outage remains unknown.
Spain’s Labour Minister Yolanda Diaz accused Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo of siding with employers over a plan to reduce the working week to 37.5 hours with no pay reduction. Diaz urged to respect expert recommendations, stressing the government’s commitment despite businesses’ concerns and warnings about potential economic repercussions.
Elon Musk, set to lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, is influencing US foreign policy and targeting overseas leaders with provocative remarks. His endorsements of populist parties and criticisms of foreign officials are causing international diplomatic tensions, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and his shadow presidency role.
The US THAAD system is under fire after another reported failure to intercept Houthi missiles in Israel. Houthi official Nasruddin Amer reportedly mocked US and Israeli defences, claiming no system can counter hypersonic missiles. This comes as Houthi rebels have ramped up missile and drone attacks on Israel in solidarity with Gaza amid the ongoing war.
South Korea’s presidential guards and military troops prevented authorities from arresting impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday in a tense six-hour stand-off inside Yoon’s compound in the heart of Seoul. Yoon is under criminal investigation for insurrection over his Dec. 3 martial law bid that stunned South Korea and led to the first arrest warrant to be issued for a sitting president. “It was judged that it was virtually impossible to execute the arrest warrant due to the ongoing standoff,” the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) said in a statement. The current warrant gives investigators only 48 hours to hold Yoon after he is arrested. Investigators must then decide whether to request a detention warrant or release him.
Elon Musk’s criticism of the government’s handling of grooming gangs is “misjudged and certainly misinformed,” Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said. The tech billionaire has posted a series of messages on his social media platform X, accusing Sir Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute grooming gangs that systematically exploited and raped young girls, and calling for Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips to be jailed. Responding to Musk’s comments, Streeting said, “This government takes the issue of child sexual exploitation incredibly seriously.” He invited Musk to “roll up his sleeves and work with us” in tackling the issue of rape gangs. The Conservative Party has also criticised Musk, accusing him of “sharing things that are factually inaccurate.” While visiting a care home in Carlisle on Friday, Streeting said Labour was focused on implementing the recommendations of the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse led by Professor Alexis Jay “in full.”
China has downplayed reports of a massive flu outbreak, saying it is less severe compared to last year. Foreign Ministry reassures it is safe for foreigners to travel to China. The government is taking care of citizens’ and foreigners’ health. Guidelines have been issued for prevention and control of respiratory diseases. The outbreak is an annual occurrence during winter.
China is reportedly grappling with a surge of respiratory illnesses, including human metapneumovirus (HMPV), influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Covid-19, overwhelming hospitals and crematoriums. Several videos circulating online showed packed hospitals and distressed patients, sparking fears of a potential new pandemic.
Apple has reached a $95 million settlement in a lawsuit claiming that Siri, the voice-activated assistant, listened to users’ private conversations without their consent. The lawsuit alleged that Siri recorded conversations even when users did not say “Hey Siri” to activate it. Reports indicated that sounds like a zipper, raising an Apple Watch, or nearby voices would unintentionally trigger the assistant. This settlement addresses a lawsuit that has been ongoing for five years, which also accused Apple of sharing user data with advertisers
Pakistani men in the UK are under investigation for their involvement in grooming gangs. This scandal exposes the British system’s flaws, where political motivations have led to oversight of such crimes. Labour’s decision to reject an inquiry, Musk’s criticism, and a historic pattern of abuse are central points of concern.
Outgoing US President Joe Biden’s old speech has resurfaced after the New Orleans attack. His remarks were part of a direct message to Black voters during his visit to South Carolina in January last year. White supremacist Dylann Roof had gunned down nine Black parishioners in the Mother Emanuel AME Church in 2015. Now when Biden on Thursday gave details of the attacker killing 15 in a New Years crowd in New Orleans, he said that Shamsud-Din Jabbar had a remote detonator in his vehicle to trigger IEDs planted in ice coolers.
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