Badar Khan Suri: US judge questions detention of Indian academic facing deportation

Dr Suri, a postdoctoral fellow at Georgetown University in Washington, was arrested in March. US immigration authorities want to deport him, claiming that he has links to Hamas, which is considered a terrorist group by the US government.

Defence Minister Dr Ng Eng Hen ends political career after over 20 years in cabinet, will not contest GE2025

He will be succeeded by Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat as the anchor minister for Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC. Dr Ng expressed full confidence in minister Chee, calling him capable and well-experienced. Chee has been active in government and community work for over 10 years.

US-Israel talks: Netanyahu, Trump set to discuss tariffs, hostages, and Iran at White House

According to a statement from Netanyahu’s office, the leaders are expected to discuss several critical issues, including the new tariffs recently imposed by Trump on Israel, ongoing negotiations over hostages held by Hamas, potential tensions between Israel and Türkiye in Syria, and joint efforts to counter Iran and its proxy network.