Venezuela condemns US visa restrictions
Venezuela has strongly criticized the US government for imposing new visa restrictions on its citizens, calling it a politically motivated act of stigmatization, Xinhua reported.
In a statement, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said the move lacks justification and reflects hostility toward the Venezuelan people.
The government issued a travel alert, advising Venezuelans to exercise caution when traveling to or living in the United States, according to Xinhua.
It reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the rights and interests of Venezuelans around the world.
Judge halts Trump’s ban on Harvard international students
A federal judge in Massachusetts has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s order barring international students from entering the US to attend Harvard University.
Judge Allison Burroughs ruled that the directive could create "immediate and irreparable injury" to Harvard, and halted its enforcement pending further review, Al Jazeera reported.
Harvard said the order was part of a campaign against the university and was politically motivated retaliation rather than a national security measure.
Portugal's new government sworn in
Luis Montenegro, leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and Democratic Alliance (AD), was sworn in as Portugal’s new prime minister on Thursday, along with a 16-member cabinet.
He pledged to reduce bureaucracy, restructure the government, and increase productivity, all while encouraging communication with the opposition. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa welcomed the outcome but cautioned that the government lacks "absolute trust," illustrating the growth of new political parties, Xinhua reported.
The cabinet, constituted in under 18 days, decreases the number of ministries from 17 to 16 and establishes a new Ministry of State Reform, directed by Gonçalo Matias. Parliament will vote on the government's proposal on June 17 and 18.
Madhes government to unveil policies and programs today
The Madhes province government is set to present its annual policies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year at the Province Assembly today.
As per the schedule, Province Chief Sumitra Bhandari will present the policies and programs at the province assembly.
Vice Chairperson of the Madhes Policy Commission, Sohan Prasad Sah informed that their annual policies and programs will be presented placing high emphasis on agriculture.
He further shared that other priority sectors incorporated in the policies and programs are education, health, agriculture and employment.
