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Human rights groups raise alarm over fate of Salvadorans deported from U.S.

Immigration Human rights groups raise alarm over fate of Salvadorans deported from U.S. April 17, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Sergio Martínez-Beltrán Human rights groups raise alarm over fate of Salvadorans deported from U.S. Audio will be available later today.

Logjam of U.S. immigration applications puts millions at greater risk of deportation

Deep Dive Immigration Logjam of U.S. immigration applications puts millions at greater risk of deportation April 17, 20265:00 AM ET By  Ximena Bustillo ,  Anusha Mathur In June 2025, people line up outside the Los Angeles Federal Building, which houses offices for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Damian Dovarganes/AP hide caption toggle caption Damian Dovarganes/AP Stay up to date with our Politics newsletter, sent weekly. Millions...

Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth

Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. But faced with the Trump administration's threats, some hospitals voluntarily stopped care. (Image credit: Karen Brown)

The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.

David Tennant, Riz Ahmed, Jodie Whittaker, David Harewood Among Stars Set for ‘White Rabbit Red Rabbit’ West End Return

Iranian-German playwright Nassim Soleimanpour and director Omar Elerian have launched There & Then, an independent theatre company whose inaugural production brings “White Rabbit Red Rabbit” back to London’s West End in its 15th anniversary year, in association with producer Nica Burns. The format places a different performer onstage each week, handed a sealed envelope containing […]

Wary of India, Pakistan's Nur Khan air base gets surveillance shield

Wary of India Pakistans Nur Khan air base gets surveillance shield

उलझ गया मोदी सरकार का नंबरगेम! महिला आरक्षण के दांव पर भारी पड़ रही परिसीमन की रार

'कुछ भी ऐसा ना करें, जिनसे नारीशक्ति की भावनाएं...', वोटिंग से पहले PM मोदी की विपक्ष के हर सांसद से अपील

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महिला आरक्षण लागू होने के बाद भी पुरुष सांसदों की संख्या घटेगी नहीं, बल्कि बढ़ेगी, जानिए कैसे

Russian drones 'breach NATO airspace' in attack on Ukraine

Russian drones 'breach NATO airspace' in attack on UkraineRomania's defence ministry said that Russian drone attacks on civilian and infrastructure targets took place overnight during an overnight bombardment targeting UkraineCommentsNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter09:54, 17 Apr 2026Updated 10:00, 17 Apr 2026View ImageA Russian drone has reportedly entered Romanian airspace (stock image)(Image: AFP via Getty Images)A Russian drone has breached the airspace of a NATO country during an...

عضو کمیسیون امنیت ملی مجلس: توافق فعلی، مقدمه عادی‌سازی رابطه با آمریکاست

احمد بخشایش اردستانی، عضو کمیسیون امنیت ملی مجلس گفت: «توافق فعلی با آمریکا، مقدمه عادی‌سازی رابطه است. کشورهای زیادی با آمریکا درگیر بوده‌اند. ویتنامی‌ها شش سال جنگیدند. کره‌ای‌ها سه سال با آمریکا جنگیده‌اند. آمریکا با خیلی از کشورها جنگیده است و بعد رابطه برقرار کرده‌اند.»

Sweden rights groups blast ‘honest living’ criteria for migrants

Sweden’s government has faced growing criticism over its plans to require migrants to adhere to “honest living”, with rights groups and legal experts saying the proposed measure is discriminatory. Sweden’s government, which came to power in 2022 on vows to get tough on immigration and crime, is trying to rapidly push through a slew of reforms in various areas ahead of legislative elections in September. If approved by parliament, the “honest living” measure would come into force on July 13. Unde...

होर्मुज में अमेरिका को कैसे चकमा दे रहे ईरानी जहाज? 'देसी' आइडिया के सामने US ब्लॉकेड बेअसर

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PM's last-minute appeal to MPs to back women's quota ahead of key vote

PMs lastminute appeal to MPs to back womens quota ahead of key vote

Will Lebanon’s ceasefire really hold?

NewsWorldMiddle EastAnalysisWill Lebanon’s ceasefire really hold?As Donald Trump claims he has solved his 10th war, this time in Lebanon, chief international correspondent Bel Trew looks at the shaky nature of the ceasefire and explores whether it will lastFriday 17 April 2026 09:40 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove b...

DA hike delayed: Union body urges Govt to act quickly

DA hike delayed Union body urges Govt to act quickly

Bad bromance: Trump slams Mayor Zohran Mamdani and claims he’s ‘destroying’ New York with tax policies

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsBad bromance: Trump slams Mayor Zohran Mamdani and claims he’s ‘destroying’ New York with tax policiesPresident unexpectedly goes after Democrat, baselessly claiming that people are ‘fleeing’ his hometownJoe Sommerlad Friday 17 April 2026 09:39 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"...

UK’s Starmer faces calls to resign as Mandelson scandal reignites

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced mounting pressure to quit on Friday over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as envoy to Washington, after it emerged the veteran politician had failed security vetting. The affair has haunted Starmer for months amid growing anger over Mandelson’s 2024 nomination to the top diplomatic post despite his close ties to late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson, a long-time insider with Starmer’s ruling Labour Party, has held multiple ministerial posts since....

Trump: Iran Deal 'Looking Good' & Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire | Daybreak Europe 4/17/2026

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is your essential morning viewing to stay ahead. US President Donald Trump says the US and Iran could agree to a permanent ceasefire “pretty soon” and talks may resume this weekend. The president also plans to invite Israel and Lebanon to the White House for discussions as their 10-day truce kicks off today. Meanwhile, Bloomberg understands that some European and Gulf Arab leaders think a US-Iran peace deal will take six months to finalise. Keir Starmer faces renewe...

فرستاده ویژه آمریکا: سوریه مسیر خود را تغییر داد و یکی از باثبات‌ترین کشورهای منطقه شد

تام باراک، سفیر آمریکا در ترکیه و فرستاده ویژه این کشور در امور سوریه، در سخنرانی خود در مجمع دیپلماسی آنتالیا گفت: «ایالات متحده نیروهایش را از سوریه خارج کرد؛ اقدامی که کاملا برخلاف رویکردی بود که طی یک قرن گذشته دنبال می‌شد.»