US to recognise only two genders – male, female: President Donald Trump
Washington: Shortly after taking the oath of office, US President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order that would end gender diversity policies in the country.
He declared that the American federal government will only recognise two sexes: male and female. "As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders - male and female," Trump said during his inauguration speech.
"I will also end the government policy of trying to socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private life," Trump remarked, calling the new moves a "revolution of common sense."
Once the executive orders are signed, reports indicate that government identification documents, such as passports, will only allow individuals to select their gender based on biological sex, rather than self-identified gender.
During a pre-inauguration rally a day ahead of taking the oath as US President, Trump asserted that he will take action to "keep all men out of women's sports". He further pledged to restrict gender-affirming care.
Citing an official of Trump's upcoming administration, news agency Reuters reported that more actions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are expected "very soon".
On the campaign trail, Trump criticised DEI policies in both the federal government and the corporate sector, claiming they discriminated against white people, especially white men.
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Rain washes out Super Eights match between New Zealand and Pakistan
Pallekele (Sri Lanka) (PTI): New Zealand and Pakistan shared a point after incessant rain forced the abandonment of the opening T20 World Cup Group 2 Super Eights match here on Saturday.
Amid a slight drizzle, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
But the steady droplets soon transformed into relentless pouring, forcing the officials to call off the match without a ball being bowled.
Before the skies opened up, Pakistan made one change to their eleven, bringing in Fakhar Zaman in place of Khawaja Nafay.
New Zealand made three changes with skipper Mitchell Santner back after missing the last match against Canada due to a stomach issue and Lockie Ferguson and Ish Sodhi also found a place in the XI.
But all those calculations and combinations will have to wait for another day, as Pakistan will now face England here on February 24.
New Zealand will make a light travel to Colombo to face home side Sri Lanka on February 25.
The washout has also placed both the Kiwis and Pakistan in a relatively tighter place ahead of their remaining two Super Eights matches.
A similar result in any of the following matches, a possibility considering Sri Lanka’s weather pattern, or a defeat can put their semifinal ambitions in serious jeopardy.
