February 6 News Wrap: US deporting illegal Indian migrants in chained condition, over 100 women raped in Congo while death toll nears 3000 amid the fighting, Trump signing an executive order to van trans women in sports, and more.
Hello readers! Through this news wrap, we bring you the biggest developments of the day. Today's rundown includes US deporting illegal Indian migrants in chained condition, over 100 women raped in Congo while death toll neared 3000 amid fighting, Trump signing an executive order to van trans women in sports, and more.
Here we have the top developments of the day.
Indian Deportees Handcuffed, Chained On Their Way Back From US; Congress Asks For MEA Statement
A US military plane landed in Amritsar carrying illegal Indian immigrants who were allegedly handcuffed and shackled throughout their journey according to one of the deportees. This deportation was first of such batch of Indians who have been deported following US President Donald Trump-led government's crackdown against illegal immigrants.
Jaspal Singh, 36, who was among 104 deportees brought in a US aircraft on Wednesday told PTI that their hands and legs were cuffed throughout the journey and they were unshackled only after landing at the Amritsar airport.
Congo's Never-Ending War: Over 100 Women Raped, Death Toll Nears 3000 Amid Fighting
Amid the fighting in Congo, hundreds of female inmates were raped and burnt alive during a jailbreak in Goma. As per the United Nations, hundreds of prisoners broke out of the Munzenze prison after the Rwanda-backed M23 Rebel group took over the Congolese capital.
Meanwhile, Congo is preparing a mass burial as the death toll due to the unrest nears 3,000.
Trump Signs Executive Order Aiming To Ban Transgender Athletes From Women's Sports
President Donald Trump is ready to take his fight against transgender athletes to the International Olympic Committee.
Trump said Wednesday during a signing ceremony for an executive order aimed at banning transgender athletes from women's sports that his administration wants the IOC to “change everything having to do with the Olympics and having to do with this absolutely ridiculous subject" ahead of the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
Netanyahu Hails Trump For Gaza Take Over Plan, Calls It A 'Remarkable Idea'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for US President Donald Trump's idea for Washington to take over Gaza.
Speaking to Fox News during his visit to the US, the Israeli leader hailed Trump's idea and stated that its the "first good idea he's heard".
Marcus Stoinis Announces Shock Retirement From ODIs, Out Of ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Australia라이브 바카라 Marcus Stoinis on Thursday, February 6, announced his retirement from one-day internationals with immediate effect to focus on T20Is. (More Cricket News)
The 35-year-old all-rounder was named in Australia라이브 바카라 Champions Trophy 2025 squad, but will now not take part in the competition.
Stoinis has been featuring for Durban Super Giants in the ongoing SA20 where he was reportedly injured, sustaining a mild hamstring injury while bowling.