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New passport policy allows non-binary Mexicans avoid checking male or female box

The new police soon came under immediate criticism by some non-binary activists as confusing gender with sex.

US imposes sanctions on drug lord El Chapo’s son over drug trafficking

The sanctions allege Joaquin Guzman Lopez, one of the four sons to carry on their father's drug empire after his arrest, oversees 'super labs' to traffic drugs into the US.

US, Mexico to jointly bid for FIFA 2027 Women’s World Cup co-host, say federations

US previously hosted Women's World Cup in 1999 and in 2003. Mexico has not hosted the tournament before. Australia, New Zealand will co-host the 2023 edition.

Israeli spyware Pegasus invades iPhones, targets include Mexican rights workers, says report

The Citizen Lab reported that the attacks targeted human rights activists who were researching the 2015 mass kidnapping of 43 student demonstrators in Mexico.

Mexico rejects possible revamp of U.S. ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy

U.S. President Joe Biden has sought to end the programme. However, U.S. states, including Texas and Missouri, filed a lawsuit to keep the initiative in place.

One dead, 57 others injured in Mexico City metro accident

Two trains collided on Metro Line 3 in Mexico City Saturday between La Raza and Potrero stations, El Universal reported citing the head of government of Mexico City Claudia Sheinbaum.

Mexico captures drug cartel leader Ovidio Guzman, son of ‘El Chapo’ sparking wave of violence

State Governor Ruben Rocha said there had been 12 clashes with the security forces, 25 acts of looting, and 250 vehicles had been set on fire and used to block roads.

Toothless attack a concern for pessimistic Mexico at World Cup

Pessimism surrounds Mexico as they gear up for the World Cup in Qatar after inconsistency in qualifying and warm-up matches.

Max Verstappen wins Mexico City Grand Prix, sets F1 record for most wins in a season

'It's been an incredible year so far, we are definitely enjoying it and we'll try to go for more,' said 25-year-old Verstappen, who clinched his second title in Japan on 9 Oct.

US resists pressure from Mexico, excludes Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua from Summit of Americas

According to people in the know, the decision is based on concerns about lack of democracy & respect for human rights in these countries.

On Camera

IndiGo cancellations made TV news do the unexpected — question the Modi government

Republic TV was the harshest of them all: “The (civil aviation) minister has done a bad job,” said prime time anchor Arnab Goswami.

IndiGo’s profits dipped, most airlines sunk into losses last fiscal even as flier numbers soared

Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.