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‘Huge blow to Indian students’: DHS letter shows US reviewing OPT work rules, STEM likely most affected

A letter from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dated January 9, 2026 shows the administration is formally re‑evaluating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, a post‑study work benefit used by international students on F‑1 visas, including a large number from India.

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ICE enters Columbia University with a shameless and illegal lie, detains ‘extremely intelligent’ student

Thankfully, Zohran Mamdani continues to be the anti-thesis of Donald Trump.

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Scoop: Noem burning deportation cash on luxury jets

"This is the world's worst deal to buy an aircraft," a senior administration official told Axios.

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Kristi Noem accused of creating ‘significant’ security risks with policy allowing passengers to wear shoes in airport security

When Noem’s office was informed of the security issue, it blocked the findings from being made public, according to a report

The Independent UK

DHS Under Fire After Over Allegations Claiming Border Patrol Agents Left Nearly Blind Refugee to Die in New York

A political storm has erupted over allegations that border patrol agents left a nearly blind refugee to die in Buffalo, New York, sparking multiple investigations.

International Business Times UK

Trump saw top aide’s history of shooting dog as an ‘asset’ for his cabinet, book claims

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The Independent UK

Pentagon's Laser Brings Down Its Own Border Drone in Texas, Leaving Lawmakers With 'Heads Exploding'

A US military laser system mistakenly shot down a government drone near the Texas-Mexico border, highlighting coordination issues between federal agencies.

International Business Times UK

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Blind Refugee Found Dead 5 Days After Release From Border Patrol Custody in Buffalo

The Department of Homeland Security claims that the refugee was dropped off at a “warm, safe location” in Buffalo, New York. But he never made it inside.

Reason

Zohran Mamdani sat down with Trump, and somehow walked out having freed a Columbia student straight from ICE detention

The strangest US politics bromance continues.

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Senior DHS officials held a secret six-hour crisis meeting about Kristi Noem’s alleged affair, and a new book exposes just how bad it got

Even Trump figured it out when he saw Noem sharing a soda can with the guy.

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Agents In ICE Shootings Made Racist or Sexist Remarks, Records Show

U.S. immigration agents involved in three shootings since June have been recorded or accused of using derogatory language about women or people of color.

Capital & Main

Kristi Noem Alleges Own DHS Staff Installed Spyware on Officials' Devices — and Elon Musk Helped Find It

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem alleges internal surveillance by department staff, with Elon Musk's team aiding in the discovery.

International Business Times UK

Ellie Aghayeva Released After 'Deceptive' ICE Arrest Following Zohran Mamdani's Meeting With Trump

Columbia student Ellie Aghayeva has been released from ICE custody after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he secured assurances from President Trump during an Oval Office meeting.

International Business Times UK

Deadly Clash at Sea: Four Killed, Six Wounded by Cuban Border Guards

A violent confrontation between Cuban Border Guard Troops and a US-registered speedboat off the coast of Cuba left 4 people dead and 6 others wounded

International Business Times UK

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Dozens Gather Near Southern Border To Protest Buoys Deployed In Rio Grande To Prevent Migrants From Crossing

Dozens of people gathered near the southern border to protest buoys deployed in the Rio Grande to prevent migrants from crossing into the U.S.

The Times of India

‘Utterly unacceptable’: Columbia president slams ‘breach of protocol’ after Ellie Aghayeva’s detention by DHS agents

In a dramatic early-morning operation that sent shockwaves across campus, Elmina “Ellie” Aghayeva, a student at Columbia University, was detained by federal immigration agents after they allegedly misrepresented themselves to gain entry into a university residential building.

International Business Times UK

Columbia University Student Detained by DHS in Dorm — Released After Trump Call

A Columbia University student was detained by DHS agents who allegedly misrepresented themselves. The incident sparked controversy and legal action.

International Business Times UK

Columbia Student Ellie Aghayeva Claims 'Illegal Arrest' by DHS After ICE Detention

Columbia University student Elmina 'Ellie' Aghayeva's arrest by federal authorities has ignited protests and political discussions over immigration enforcement on campus.

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The Independent UK

Kristi Noem shot dead her family dog. A new book now claims Trump viewed that as an ‘asset’ in a member of his cabinet

The president appears to agree with Kristi Noem’s assertion that shooting her dog was a tale of responsibility

International Business Times UK

ICE Detention Crisis: 911 Calls Capture Children Struggling to Breathe at Dilley Immigration Centre

911 call audio and dispatch logs offer a rare glimpse of medical emergencies involving children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, an ICE detention site in South Texas. CoreCivic and DHS dispute allegations of poor care, while doctors and families describe a system that turns routine illness into crisis.

International Business Times UK

Top Minnesota Judge Vows 'ICE Will Comply' as He Threatens DOJ With Criminal Contempt

Minnesota's chief federal judge has warned he may turn to criminal contempt after alleging a sustained pattern of ICE noncompliance with court orders. The filing lays out disputed numbers, a pointed exchange with the US attorney, and a stark ultimatum from the bench.

International Business Times UK

Ian Huntley Hospitalized After Prison Incident: Latest Updates on His Condition

Ian Huntley, serving a life sentence for the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, was seriously injured in an assault at HMP Frankland.

The Times of India

Who is Elmina 'Ellie' Aghayeva? Columbia University student detained by ICE and freed hours later

Columbia University student Elmina “Ellie” Aghayeva was detained by agents from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday morning and released hours later after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani raised her case with President Donald Trump.

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Tillis threatens nominee holds over immigration data request

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis has threatened to place a hold on additional nominees if he doesn't get data he requested from DHS.

International Business Times UK

Former US Embassy Worker Handed Life Sentence After He Used Sick Mother to Blackmail, Rape Two Girls in Impoverished Africa Slum

A former US embassy staff member has been sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing two teenage girls in Burkina Faso, exploiting their vulnerable conditions.

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