World News Highlights: Deportations, Tariffs, and Diplomatic Moves

In a significant legal development, Chinese national Zhi Dong has been deported from Mexico to the United States to face drug trafficking charges. Authorities link Dong with Mexican cartels, accusing him of moving drugs like fentanyl across borders in collaboration with powerful criminal groups.

In India's Jammu and Kashmir, carpet weavers face economic hardship exacerbated by U.S. tariffs. Artisans, like Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, have been forced to find alternative livelihoods as increased tariffs make it difficult to sustain traditional crafts, affecting families relying on this long-standing trade.

Political undertones marked the cancellation of German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's trip to China, as concerns over rare earth export constraints remained unresolved. The diplomatic move raises questions on policy alignments amid growing tensions in global trade politics.