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President Trump suspends green card lottery program following deadly shootings; suspect entered U.S. through diversity visa program in 2017.

In a distressing turn of events, children with thalassemia in India have contracted HIV from blood transfusions, raising concerns about blood safety. Five children in Madhya Pradesh and five in Jharkhand tested positive, despite routine screenings. The children received transfusions at various locations, involving multiple donors. Officials emphasize that treatment began immediately and the children are stable. This incident highlights the need for stronger regulations to ensure safer blood for those requiring frequent transfusions.

EEOC Chair Urges White Men to Report Discrimination, Critics Question DEI Initiatives

Keith Lee, Jeremiah Brown, Tini Younger, and Bretman Sacayanan were honored at the inaugural TikTok Awards in the US, with Lee taking home the Creator of the Year title. The event, hosted by La La Anthony, featured performances from Ciara and Mr. Fantasy, and presentations by celebrities like Paris Hilton and Bethenny Frankel. The awards ceremony coincided with ByteDances agreement to sell a majority stake in TikToks US operations, ensuring the platforms continued presence in the American market.

Epstein Files Release, UK Appoints New Ambassador, Trumps Poll Struggles, Kennedy Center Rebranding: Todays Top Stories

EU leaders approve €90 billion loan for Ukraine, averting potential chaos; Macron suggests re-engaging with Putin for diplomatic talks; US and Russian officials to meet in Miami for peace plan discussions.

Sri Lankan Police Arrest Men for Burning Wild Elephant; Outrage and Calls for Protection Emerge Three men were apprehended in Sri Lanka for allegedly burning a wild elephant to death using flaming torches. The incident, captured on video, sparked widespread outrage and led to the creation of a petition demanding prosecution and better elephant protections. The elephant, which had been treated by vets multiple times, was found with severe burns and a gunshot wound. Human-elephant conflicts are escalating, with nearly four hundred elephants and over one hundred humans dying this year due to human actions and elephant attacks.

Japans central bank raises interest rates for the first time in three decades, aiming to combat rising inflation. The move, led by Governor Kazuo Ueda, increases the benchmark rate to 0.75%, marking a significant shift in Japans monetary policy. Despite Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis previous concerns about rate hikes, her administration supports the decision to control inflation while maintaining low government borrowing costs. However, experts like Shoki Omori question the immediate impact of the rate hike, as the yen remains relatively weak. This decision contrasts with actions taken by other major central banks, such as the Bank of Englands recent rate cut, highlighting the diverse economic challenges and policy approaches in the current global climate.

Breaking: Suspect in Brown University Shooting Found Dead; MIT Professors Murder Linked; Investigation Continues