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Asia Tightens Airport Screening as Nipah Virus Concerns Rise

  Airport health authorities wearing protective masks monitor passengers from international flights arriving at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, amid reports of a Nipah outbreak. Airports across Asia are stepping up health surveillance as several countries respond to renewed concerns over the Nipah virus following confirmed cases in India. The virus, known for its high fatality rate and potential for human‑to‑human transmission, has prompted authorities to reintroduce precautionary screening measures to limit cross‑border spread. Health officials in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Nepal, and Taiwan have implemented temperature checks, health declarations, and targeted monitoring of passengers arriving from affected regions. While the number of confirmed cases remains limited, the severity of the virus has led governments to act swiftly. Nipah virus infections are rare but dangerous, with symptoms ranging from fever and headaches to severe respir...
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Administrative Error Leads to Controversial Deportation

The Trump administration recently admitted to an "administrative error" that resulted in the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident, to El Salvador. Despite a 2019 court ruling granting him protection from deportation due to credible fears of persecution, Abrego Garcia was mistakenly sent to a Salvadoran mega-prison on March 15, 2025. 

Abrego Garcia, who has lived in the U.S. since he was 16, fled gang violence in El Salvador. He resides with his U.S. citizen wife and their child. The deportation occurred under the Alien Enemies Act, a rarely invoked 18th-century law, as part of a broader immigration crackdown. The administration has stated that it cannot facilitate his return, citing jurisdictional limitations.

The case has sparked legal and political debates, with critics highlighting the potential dangers Abrego Garcia faces in El Salvador and questioning the administration's adherence to legal protections. His attorneys continue to advocate for his safe return to the United States. 


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