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US condemns Hong Kong's arrest bounties targeting overseas pro-democracy figures
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Hong Kong's issuance of arrest bounties for 19 overseas pro-democracy activists, calling it 'transnational repression' and vowing that the Trump administration will defend American freedoms. read more US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday condemned Hong Kong's offer of rewards for any information leading to the arrest of a select list of overseas activists, including some based in the United States. 'The extraterritorial targeting of Hong Kongers who are exercising their fundamental freedoms is a form of transnational repression,' Rubio said in a statement. 'We will not tolerate the Hong Kong government's attempts to apply its national security laws to silence or intimidate Americans or anyone on US soil.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Hong Kong police on Friday announced bounties for information leading to the arrest of 19 overseas activists, accusing them of national security crimes. Police said the activists were involved in what they called the 'subversive' Hong Kong Parliament – a pro-democracy non-governmental organization established in Canada. A reward of HK$200,000 ($25,500) each was offered for 15 of the activists, while the four others were already wanted for HK$1 million, the statement said. 'With this new round of arrest warrants and bounties, the Hong Kong government continues to erode the autonomy that Beijing itself promised to the people of Hong Kong following the 1997 handover,' Rubio said. 'Freedom of speech and political discourse are core American values, which the Trump administration will continue to defend.'
Time of India
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Venezuelan little league team blocked from US tournament by Donald Trump's travel ban
Venezuelan little league team blocked from US tournament by Donald Trump's travel ban (Image via Getty) The Cacique Mara Little League team from Maracaibo, Venezuela, will miss the 2024 Senior League Baseball World Series in South Carolina. The team was denied US visas just days before the tournament starts on July 27. These young players had earned their spot by winning the Latin American championship, but now their dreams are crushed. The reason? A travel ban linked to US President Donald Trump's immigration policy. Donald Trump blocked Venezuelan team from US tournament just days before it begins The Cacique Mara Little League baseball team from Maracaibo, Venezuela won't be allowed to participate in the 2024 Senior League Baseball World Series in South Carolina. The contest kicks off Saturday, July 27. Why? The players were turned down visas to visit the United States. Little League International said on Friday that the team's visa application was turned down. Having won the Latin American title in Mexico and qualified to represent the region at the global competition, the young players, ages 13 and 16, They are, however, compelled to hang back now. They had traveled to Bogotá, Colombia, two weeks ago to apply for their US visas. But all their hopes ended when they were told the paperwork wouldn't go through. The team shared a statement, saying: 'It is a mockery to keep us in Bogotá with hope. What do we do with the pain caused to our children?' Donald Trump's travel ban stops young Venezuelan athletes from playing in US The team's visa denial is part of a larger issue. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your donations can help this little boy see again clearly Donate For Health Donate Now Undo US President Donald Trump has reintroduced a travel ban that blocks people from 13 countries from entering the United States. Venezuela is one of them. Trump claims these bans are necessary for national security. Kendrick Gutiérrez, president of the Venezuelan Little League, said on Friday, 'They told us Venezuela is on a list because Trump says we are a threat. But these are children. They earned their place by winning.' The White House said in June that athletes traveling for major sporting events like the Olympics and World Cup would be allowed under special rules. But it seems youth baseball is not included. Also Read: Jannik Sinner Coaching Rumors Spark Drama As Brad Gilbert Slams 'Fake News' Before US Open 2025 Last week, the Cuban women's volleyball team also couldn't travel to Puerto Rico for their tournament due to visa issues. That decision also sparked outrage. In place of the Venezuelan team, the Santa Maria de Aguayo team from Tamaulipas, Mexico, will now join the Senior League World Series. They were runners-up at the Latin American championship. Gutiérrez added, 'We don't understand why Venezuela was dropped and Mexico added. This is the first time something like this has happened. It's not fair to the children.' Little League International called the visa denial 'extremely disappointing,' especially for the young players who had worked so hard to reach this stage. FAQs 1. Why was the Venezuelan Little League team denied US visas? The team was denied visas due to Donald Trump's renewed travel ban on Venezuela. 2. Which country replaced Venezuela in the Senior League Baseball World Series 2024? Mexico's Santa Maria de Aguayo team replaced Venezuela in the tournament. 3. Is Venezuela included in Donald Trump's travel ban list? Yes, Venezuela is one of the countries affected by Trump's travel restrictions. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hans India
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Trade talks with US progressing well: FM Sitharaman
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that trade talks with the US is progressing well. Her comment comes ahead of the US President Donald Trump's country-specific tariffs scheduled to take effect from August 1. During a book release programme in the national capital, FM Sitharaman said the trade talks with both US and UK are shaping well. 'I can't comment if bilateral trade is good or bad, but we are moving forward on bilateral. Negotiations with the US, EU are progressing well," said FM Sitharaman, as per media reports. Earlier, Trump said that his administration will have most of its trade deals with countries finished by August 1. During a press availability at the White House, Trump also said his administration might send close to 200 countries a letter on their tariff rate, which he said means, "They have a deal. It's done." "August 1 is going to come, and we will have most of our deals finished, if not all," Trump told reporters before embarking on a trip to Scotland, Yonhap news agency reported. "When those letters go out ... the page and a half ... That means they have a deal. It's done," he said. "They pay that tariff and that is the contract essentially." Meanwhile, India this week signed free trade agreement (FTA) with UK. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal hailed the India-UK free FTA called it as a 'game-changing' deal that provides immense opportunities and benefits to farmers, businessmen, MSME sectors, young professionals and fishermen. 'India's Cabinet has already approved the India-UK FTA and now after UK's parliament ratification process is completed, the agreement will be operational,' he said at a press briefing here. According to the Commerce Minister, of all the FTAs India has signed, the one with the UK is the "biggest, most comprehensive, and most important". 'India-UK signed a win-win FTA in favour of both nations involved after almost 22-23 years of talks,' he said. The agreement, called Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), secures unprecedented duty-free access for 99 per cent of India's exports to the UK, covering nearly the entire trade basket.
