Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Rumeysa Ozturk, the Turkish student who was detained: “We revoked her visa. It’s an F-1 visa, I believe. We revoked it, and here’s why—I’ve said it everywhere, and I’ll say it again. “Let me be abundantly clear: If you apply for a student visa to come to the United States and you say you’re coming not just to study, but to participate in movements that vandalize universities, harass students, take over buildings, and cause chaos—we’re not giving you that visa. “If you lie, get the visa, and then engage in that kind of behavior...
Judge Blocks Government From Deporting Detained Tufts Student While Court Weighs Jurisdiction
A federal judge in Massachusetts on Friday blocked the government from deporting a Tufts University graduate student who was arrested this week by immigration officers and had her visa revoked. Rumeysa Ozturk’s deportation has been blocked while U.S. District Judge Denise Casper determines whether she has jurisdiction over the case, according to the order. “This is a first step in getting Rumeysa released and back home to Boston so she can continue her studies,” Ozturk’s attorney, Mahsa Khanbabai, said in a statement Friday. “But we never should have gotten here in the first place: Rumeysa’s experience is shocking, cruel, and unconstitutional.” Khanbabai...
Myanmar’s Earthquake: 1, 000 Dead More Bodies Recovered From Rubble
The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city. The country’s military-led government said in a statement that 1,002 people have now been found dead and another 2,376 injured, with 30 others missing. The statement suggested the numbers could still rise, saying “detailed figures are still being collected.” Myanmar, also known as Burma, is in the throes of a prolonged and bloody civil war, which is already responsible for a massive...
Suspended Governor Of Rivers State Fubara, Debunks Former Hos Accusation Of Attack On The State National Assets, Says He Has Been ‘Compromised.’
The suspended governor of Rivers state Siminalayi fubara in post debunked the accusation made against him in a briefing on Channels Television by the former Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke on Friday Nwaeke had stated emphatically stated that the timely interference of President Tinubu in declaration of State of Emergency in the state salvaged the day. In his words: “You will recall that when the governor was suspended, as the Head of Service, I was the next in command, so I’m not speaking as an outsider or as a novice, I am speaking as an insider and as someone...
Mrs Florence Nwaeke, the wife of the former Head of Service of Rivers State sends an S.O.S call to Governor Fubara over her husband whereabouts
Florence Nwaeke, wife of a former Head of Service in Rivers State, George Nwaeke, has called for help over the whereabouts of her husband following his resignation. While on the phone with the suspended governor, she kept crying and wailing: “you people should help me o, my husband is in trouble. “They have killed him, I don’t think he is alive o” Fubara asked if she’s not aware of his action and the lies he spoke against him but she kept asking for his assistance and saying “help me to find my husband. “He resigned, he said he cant sign...
Mensik Stuns Fritz to Reach First ATP Masters 1000 Final
Jakub Mensik shocked American Taylor Fritz to reach his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 final at the Miami Open. The Czech teenager secured his spot in the final with a hard-fought 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-6 (4) victory over the No. 3 seed at the Hard Rock Stadium. After the win, Mensik told reporters: “I just cannot describe how I feel right now. The feeling will come later. It was a fantastic atmosphere, even though I was facing an American here.” At 19, Mensik became the third-youngest finalist in Miami Open history, behind only Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. He entered the...
Andrew Tate Ex-Girlfriend Urge Others In Abusive Relationships To Walk Out, Describes Her Relationship As “Traumatic And Extremely Difficult”
Andrew Tate has been accused of sexual assault and battery by his ex-girlfriend who “kept constantly looking over her shoulder” whenever she is out. This is coming after Model Brianna Stern has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles, in which she detailed the alleged physical and emotional abuse. She also released footage of alleged video of assault and text messages between her and Andrew, where he spoke of beating her. Ms Stern, who was in a relationship with Tate for almost a year has also sought a restraining order against him. In a long post on her verified handle on X...
Presidency Debunks Atiku’s Allegation Of Being Subjected To An EFCC Investigation Regarding Unsubstantiated Financial Dealings.
The attention of the Presidency has been drawn to the unfounded allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who claims to be the subject of an EFCC investigation regarding unsubstantiated financial dealings involving Lagos State. These claims, circulated through his media office, are false and reflect a troubling pattern of relying on social media gossip over substance. It is disheartening that a politician of Atiku’s stature would lend credibility to baseless social media speculation to remain politically relevant. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains focused on addressing critical national challenges and advancing his administration’s agenda for Nigeria’s growth...
Djokovic Reaches Miami Open Final, Set to Face Mensik for 100th Career Title
Novak Djokovic defeated Grigor Dimitrov to reach his first Miami Open final since 2016. The Serbian secured a 6-2, 6-3 victory and will be aiming to replicate his performance in the final to claim the 100th title of his career. After the win, Djokovic told reporters: “Ever since I won my 99th [title], which was the Olympic Games in Paris, I’ve been playing with the prospect of winning the special 100 titles. I’ve been trying to find that necessary and much-needed level of tennis that will put me in a position to fight for a trophy, a big trophy. “That’s...