In the past couple of months, the United States administration, under President Donald Trump, has significantly reduced its foreign aid commitments. Trump and his newly appointed government efficiency czar, billionaire Elon Musk, placed a 90-day freeze on US foreign aid through USAID. The decision effectively shut down global aid programmes.
Trump's team is considering restricting NGOs from receiving foreign funding and limiting international collaborations involving USAID-backed entities. The administration is also investigating whether NGOs bypassed campaign finance laws by funneling money through ActBlue’s donation network.
The Immigration and Foreigners Bill 2025 further provides that no foreigner would be allowed to enter and stay in India if he is found to be a threat to India’s national security and integrity or jeopardises India’s relations with foreign states, public health, etc. In these cases, the decision of the Immigration Officer will be final and binding.
Lalduhoma also claimed that 2000 foreigners visited Aizawl between June and December 2024 but were not seen on the streets. He hinted that the visitors might be conspiring to interfere in Myanmar's internal affairs.
A recent Saturday Night Live (SNL) skit featuring Lady Gaga has sparked outrage among Hindus for including references to Hindu gods and the sacred chant "Om Namah Shivaay" in a mock satanic ritual.