US District Court Judge Brian Murphy has issued a two-page order in response to an emergency request from plaintiffs, siding with them that their deportation without written notice and time to contest would violate a previously issued preliminary injunction. The plaintiffs, who are Laotian, Vietnamese, and Filipino nationals, claim they were informed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement that they would be removed to Libya or Saudi Arabia without opportunity to contest, despite earlier court orders. Murphy stated the relief sought has already been provided by his previous order, and he is issuing a new motion for clarification, citing no doubt about the imminent removals violating his court's order.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/05/08/judge-Trump-Libya-deportations/6911746676177/Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with US Acting Ambassador Natalie A Baker to discuss India's recent airstrike on Pakistan. Naqvi expressed concern over the attack, which he said jeopardized regional peace and flagrantly violated international law. He emphasized Pakistan's commitment to peace but stressed that its national security would not be compromised. Naqvi also shared that Pakistan had alerted friendly nations about India's designs and urged the international community to take notice. In a separate meeting with Italy's Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi, Naqvi informed him of the attack and its consequences, including the loss of 26 innocent civilians.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40361592/naqvi-us-diplomat-discuss-evolving-regional-situationThe US has denounced Russia for "cynically obstructing" the monitoring of North Korea's compliance with UN sanctions, claiming Moscow is trying to avoid criticism for using Pyongyang's weapons in its war with Ukraine. Despite a veto by Russia in March 2024, the US and South Korea are convening a meeting to heighten awareness of potential sanctions-busting actions by Moscow. The US envoy, Dorothy Shea, stated that North Korea continues to violate UN resolutions by exporting coal and iron ore to China, which funds its unlawful weapons programs. Evidence shows that Russia has received over 24,000 containers of munitions from North Korea since September 2023, with well over 100 ballistic missiles also transferred for use against Ukraine.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/05/08/us-accuses-russia-of-blocking-north-korea-sanctions-to-hide-weapons-transfers-for-ukraine-war/176038Multiple countries have issued statements in response to India's military action against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Russia expressed concern over the escalation, while China regretted New Delhi's actions and urged restraint. The US hopes for a quick resolution, and the UK is ready to assist in deescalating tensions between the two nations.
https://www.sochfactcheck.com/khawaja-asifs-remarks-on-indian-fighter-jets-misrepresented-pakistan-india/Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Moscow for a three-day trip, including a Victory Day parade and a show of support for Vladimir Putin. The visit comes amid rising tensions between China and the US over trade tariffs, while President Donald Trump has attempted to mediate the conflict in Ukraine. Xi hailed "resilient" China-Russia ties, calling on other countries to respect their relationship, as the Kremlin praised Russia-China relations as a "genuine example" of cooperation.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1309446-xi-lands-in-moscow-to-beef-up-no-limits-putin-partnershipPresident Asif Ali Zardari described Russia as a "key global power" and highlighted its role in promoting regional peace and stability, particularly in de-escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. He reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation with the Russian Federation in areas such as trade, investment, technology, and people-to-people exchanges.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1309148-russia-can-play-role-in-de-escalating-indo-pak-tensions-zardariChina and Russia have strengthened their alliance through BRICS, a multilateral organization that has expanded to include other developing nations. Despite Beijing's claim of neutrality in the Ukraine conflict, it has echoed Kremlin narratives blaming NATO and Western powers for provoking Russia. In return, Moscow supports China on Taiwan and other sovereignty issues. This partnership has raised concerns in Western capitals, viewing the Moscow-Beijing axis as a threat to the post-WWII international order. Unconfirmed reports suggest Chinese nationals may be fighting alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, with Beijing denying any state involvement.
https://africanews.com/2025/05/08/putin-and-xi-deepen-strategic-alliance-amid-rising-tensions-with-the-west/Analysts believe that a recent dialogue between China and the US, held in Switzerland, is only a precursor to an extended negotiation as neither side wants to concede. The talks come after stratospheric tariff increases halted almost all bilateral goods shipments. Beijing claims Washington blinked first, while President Trump's administration affirms confidence in its domestic economy.
https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3309592/stage-set-china-us-tariff-talks-trade-war-far-final-act?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionThe Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that April was the second-hottest month in its dataset, with all but one of the last 22 months exceeding 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Scientists believe this target is no longer attainable and will be crossed in a matter of years. A recent study concluded global warming reached 1.36°C in 2024, while Copernicus projects 1.5°C could be reached by mid-2029 or sooner. Climate scientists Samantha Burgess and Julien Cattiaux warn that the current rate of warming is high and urgent action is needed, despite uncertainty about other contributing factors such as changes in global cloud patterns and airborne pollution.
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