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US immigration officers instructed to halt arrests of non-criminal immigrants: report

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Reported directive also ends ‘collateral arrests’ of undocumented immigrants encountered during operations An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent raises a finger moments after detaining a man during an immigration raid in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 18, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have been instructed to stop arresting immigrants who … Read more

Prannoy slams ‘sad’ Asian Games setup

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NAGOYA: India badminton medallist H.S. Prannoy has criticised Asian Games organisers for putting on a “sad” event for athletes and arranging a “cruel” competition schedule for his sport. Prannoy, who won a men’s team bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, said ‌the lack of a dedicated athletes’ village had taken away the joy of mixing with … Read more

How young is too young as child prodigies win big at Asian Games

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NAGOYA: The Asian Games has crowned teenage champions before, but this edition has witnessed stunning successes by child prodigies, culminating in Yuki Kurihara standing atop the podium aged just 11. The Japanese primary school student demolished opponents three times his age on the way to a historic gold in eSports in Aichi-Nagoya. He is Japan’s … Read more

Swiss vote on tightening neutrality rules, ending peacetime cooperation with NATO

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Opinion polls suggest voters will reject proposal with latest survey showing 68% against Swiss soldiers operate with a drone flying above them during a media visit and demonstration of drone operations in the Swiss Army in Thun, Switzerland, August 27, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Swiss voters will decide on Sunday whether to approve a more restrictive form of neutrality that … Read more