Selena Gomez weeps over deportation of Mexicans under Trump administration
Washington, D.C.: Singer and actor Selena Gomez shared an emotional video addressing the deportation of Mexicans following US President Donald Trump’s recent immigration crackdown. In a video posted on her Instagram Stories, which was later deleted, Gomez was seen crying, apologising to those affected by the deportations, and expressing her helplessness.
“I’m so sorry. All my people are getting attacked — the children. I don’t know what to do. I’ll try everything, I promise,” said Gomez, who comes from Mexican immigrant parents. She accompanied the video with a “Sorry” note and the Mexican flag.
The video, shared on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), sparked mixed reactions. While some criticised Gomez, questioning why she recorded herself crying, others supported her, highlighting her empathy and inability to help on a larger scale.
Gomez later posted and deleted another note on Instagram, stating, “Apparently it’s not ok to show empathy for people.”
This is not the first time Gomez has addressed immigration issues. In 2019, she produced the Netflix documentary Living Undocumented, exploring the challenges faced by undocumented families in the US.
The deportations follow Trump’s vow to implement the largest deportation wave in US history. According to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico has received around 4,000 deported migrants since Trump resumed office, with deportation figures aligning with prior trends.
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India describes attack on Fujairah 'unacceptable'
New Delhi (PTI): India on Tuesday described the wounding of three Indians in an attack on the United Arab Emirates' port city of Fujairah as "unacceptable" and pressed for an immediate cessation of hostilities targeting innocent civilians.
New Delhi's reaction came a day after the Indians were injured after a drone attack caused a fire at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah. The UAE had accused Iran of carrying out the strike.
"The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
"We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians," the spokesperson said.
Jaiswal said India continued to stand for dialogue and diplomacy to deal with the situation so that peace and stability could be restored across West Asia.
"We also call for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in keeping with international law. India stands ready to support all efforts for a peaceful resolution of issues," he said.
The attack on Fujairah city came as the ceasefire between the US and Iran came under strain in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas pass, remains a major sticking point in the talks. Shipping through the narrow Gulf waterway has been severely disrupted by the conflict, triggering a sharp increase in oil prices and energy shortages in several countries.
The UAE's defence ministry on Monday said its air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran.
The ministry affirmed that it "remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country."
