Bangladeshi student Joytu Chaudhary has turned himself in to deportation from the US after being detained by ICE for two months in ‘inhumane’ conditions.

Joytu Chaudhary, a 24-year-old Bangladeshi student in Illinois who was arrested by ICE after his student visa was revoked, said he chose to self-deport from the US because of the inhumane conditions of ICE detention centers. Initially, he said he was determined to fight the case against him and reunite with his American citizen wife, but then he said he reached a point where he felt completely heartbroken and overwhelmed. He is now back in Bangladesh, although a fundraising event has been organized to bring him back to the US. “At first, I was determined to fight my case and keep the life I had built. I didn’t want to give up. But over time, living in that environment took a serious toll on me mentally and emotionally,” Chaudhary said. newsweek. “I reached a point where I felt completely broken – tired, overwhelmed and unsure of everything. Eventually, I gave up and decided to self-exile, not because I wanted to but because I felt like I had no other option. In many ways, it felt like that’s what the system pushes people towards – to wear them out until they can’t keep fighting anymore.”

Who is Joytu Chaudhary? Why did he self-exile?

Self-deportation occurs when a person decides to leave the US on their own free will without any deportation order from a court. The Donald Trump administration is encouraging it and offering money to those who choose this path. Chaudhary came to the United States on an F-1 student visa in 2021 to study at Illinois Wesleyan University, where he majored in finance with a minor in computer science. His visa status was terminated in August 2025. He was also charged with DUI (driving under the influence) and retail theft. Expressing regret over previous cases, Chaudhary said his status was revoked due to transfer between schools. On December 3, 2025, he was arrested by ICE agents and his ordeal began. He was transferred through a series of facilities in several states. He said conditions inside ICE facilities are extremely inhumane and lack proper health care. He said he did not receive a refund for his return ticket which he had to arrange.

What did DHS say?

DHS rejected all allegations and told Newsweek that its detention centers have extensive medical facilities and basic standards. On the issue of the ticket, DHS said that Choudhary arranged a ticket for which he did not have the passport required for transit through Dubai under Emirates Airlines’ policy. ICE said it had purchased a ticket for Chaudhary for February 25, 2026, which did not require a passport and did not cost him anything, so there was no question of any refund. “Now he is trying to survive in Bangladesh, where the ongoing political turmoil has destabilized daily life and finding work has become extremely difficult. Amidst this uncertainty, he is doing everything he can to remain optimistic, move ahead and carry on,” said the fundraiser, who does freelance work for Choudhary, who is seeking legal aid from Joytu. It was founded by one Mary Elledge who knew Choudhary and his wife through the pickleball community. Chaudhary’s wife Ashley Yamilet is a 24-year-old student and American citizen.

US President Donald Trump

us President donald trump The Navy has forcibly seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship named Tosca as it allegedly attempted to bypass the naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz, it was claimed on Sunday.“Today, an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, named TOUSKA… tried to bypass our naval blockade, and it didn’t go well for them,” he wrote in a post on Truth Social.Trump said the ship was warned by a US Navy guided missile destroyer in the Gulf of Oman to stop, but it did not comply. “The US Navy guided missile destroyer USS Spruance intercepted TOUSKA in the Gulf of Oman, and gave them fair warning to stop. The Iranian crew refused to listen, so our Navy ship stopped them in their tracks by blasting a hole in the engine room. At present, the ship is under the custody of the American marines. TOUSKA is under US Treasury sanctions due to its prior history of illegal activity. We have complete surveillance of the ship and we are seeing what is on board!” he further wrote.The announcement comes amid heightened tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing efforts to revive talks between Washington and Tehran.Click here for live blog updatesEarlier, questions were raised on Trump’s statement that American negotiators will go to Pakistan on Monday for the second round of talks with Iran. Meanwhile, Tehran has not confirmed participation in the next round of talks.

CENTCOM issued statement

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said forces operating in the Arabian Sea implemented naval blockade measures against the Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA as it attempted to approach an Iranian port.According to CENTCOM, the USS Spruance intercepted the ship as it was crossing the North Arabian Sea at 17 nautical miles en route to Bandar Abbas, Iran. The US said repeated warnings were issued over a six-hour period, during which the ship allegedly failed to comply with orders to stop.It added that “US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit later boarded the non-compliant ship, which is in US custody.”CENTCOM said US forces acted in a “deliberate, professional and proportionate manner” and claimed that since the blockade began, 25 commercial vessels have been diverted or directed to return to Iranian ports.

‘America was forced to retreat’: Iran opposes Trump’s claim of seizing ship in Hormuz

Iranian state-linked media have reported that its forces have foiled an alleged US attempt to seize an Iranian commercial ship in the Sea of ​​Oman, offering a version that contradicts earlier claims by Trump.According to Al-Jazeera citing the semi-official Mehr news agency, “US terrorist forces deployed in the waters surrounding the Sea of ​​Oman fired on an Iranian merchant ship to force it to return to Iranian territorial waters”.“With the timely appearance and quick response of IRGC naval units in support of the Iranian ship, the Americans were forced to retreat and flee the area,” it said. The report did not reveal the name of the ship involved.

Two Indian-origin men have been charged with financial fraud in Brooklyn.

A company founded in 2010 and dissolved in 2025 was defrauding investors and shareholders through false revenue figures and fake contracts. Two Indian-origin men have been charged in this widespread financial scam involving Maryland-based technology company iLearning, which marketed itself as an “out-of-the-box AI platform.” Puthugramam “Harish” Chidambaran, founder and former chief executive officer, and Syed Farhan Ali “Farhan” Naqvi, former chief financial officer of iLearning, were arrested on 17 April and produced in court. Court documents say he took advantage of investor enthusiasm over the AI ​​boom and lied to his investors and lenders, inflating figures. United States Attorney Nocella said that the real artificial part of their story was their customers and revenue.

Company’s growth story

Founded in 2010, iLearning claimed to earn revenue primarily by selling licenses for its platform to customers, and the company reported rapidly growing revenues that reached $421 million in 2023. In April 2024, iLearning became a publicly traded company and received a $40 million loan proceeds from the New York City branch of a financial institution. The company then secured an additional $20 million loan from another New York City branch of a financial institution. Following its public transaction, iLearning’s shares began trading on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol “AILE” and the company soon achieved a market capitalization of approximately $1.5 billion.

fake information, wrong contract

Investors and lenders had no idea that the company had made all its revenue through fraudulent means. Most of the agreements he showed had signatures of family members. Court documents cited an example of a complex fraud. On Chidambaran’s instructions, an associate, who previously worked as a vice president of iLearning, solicited and opened bank accounts in the names of several purported iLearning customers. The two main accused transferred millions of dollars from iLearning to an account controlled by this person. This individual then transferred those funds to other accounts under his control in the names of other entities before ultimately sending those funds back to iLearning. The total value of these round-trip transactions exceeded $144 million.In 2024, an investment research firm caught the fraud and published a report that iLearning misrepresented its revenues, causing the stock price to drop sharply. iLearning ultimately filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of Delaware in December 2024, and the proceedings were later converted to Chapter 7 liquidation in 2025, marking the company’s collapse.

Fresh controversy has erupted in conservative circles after former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly questioned Donald Trump over an assassination attempt during the 2024 campaign.Greene was once a strong ally of Trump, but has now joined a group of his supporters who are raising doubts about the shooting at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “President Trump, of all people, should take the lead in getting the whole truth out,” he said in a posting on Twitter. “Why is he not there?” He added. “That’s the question.”The attack occurred on July 13, 2024, when a gunman opened fire during a campaign speech. The suspected shooter was Thomas Matthew Crooks who was shot by a Secret Service sniper just after firing several shots toward the President. One bullet missed Trump’s ear, while two others were injured. Local volunteer firefighter Corey Comprator was killed while protecting his family.Photos from the scene showed Trump raising his fists and yelling, “Fight! Fight! Fight!” As soon as the agents surrounded him. He later said that he was “saved by God” to “make America great again.”At that time political opponents had raised questions on this incident. However, the questioning of MAGA bigwig Greene is a different development, with some of Trump’s own supporters now promoting theories that the Democrat may have been attacked to score political points. No evidence has been provided to support these claims. Greene also drew attention to a post by former Republican National Convention delegate Trisha Hope of Texas. Sharing the post, Green wrote: “Extremely important post to read and consider. Corey Comperer’s family deserves to know the truth about Matthew Crooks and what happened at Butler on July 13, 2024.”Hope said in her post that she found some things suspicious in the incident. He pointed to Trump’s statement that he would only speak about the horrific incident once because it was “so painful.” He wrote, “When people lie, certainly big ones, it’s hard to keep all the details straight… In my opinion, Trump made this statement to prevent further conversation about what happened.”Hope also questioned why Trump did not “aggressively” criticize the Secret Service. After the incident, he praised agent Sean M instead. Curran, who was later appointed director of the agency for “risking his life to save mine from an assassin’s bullet”.A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) review later found security failures and confirmed that six agents were suspended after the attack.Hope further claimed that Trump’s photos from the rally appeared unusually composed, and claimed that the death of one person made the event more believable. He wrote, “If you can’t see this story, and can’t use critical thinking skills and have at least some questions, then you are the problem and we need to get over it.”His claims went viral, garnering hundreds of reactions within hours. Some users compared the response to the 1981 effort Ronald Reagan by John Hinckley Jr., noting that the agents immediately rescued the President.

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Connor Colquhoun, better known as CDawgVA, has completed his 2026 Cyclethon after another long and demanding ride across Japan. This year’s event raised approximately $1.5 million for the Immune Deficiency Foundation. By the time they crossed the finish line, donations had reached nearly $1,470,000, making it again one of the largest donation streams on Twitch.The goal of the event is simple but powerful. This money is used to help people with primary immunodeficiency. Over time, the ride has grown into much more than just cycling. It has become an annual moment where online communities come together and give back in a big way.

This year’s cyclethon lasted for 15 days. Connor traveled to different parts of Japan while broadcasting the trip live. He was not alone. Along with a number of guests appearing during various stages of the ride, familiar faces such as Chris Broad joined them again.What makes this event special is how it has grown every year. The first cyclethon in 2022 raised more than $300,000. A year later, it surpassed $550,000. Then kept climbing. In 2025, the fourth edition brought in more than $1 million. Now, with Cyclethon 5, Connor has brought the total amount raised across all events to over $5 million.There is also a personal reason behind this effort. Connor’s close friend Ironmouse lives with an immune condition. His story has played a big role in shaping this fundraiser and keeping it focused on real impact.The timing of this finale made things even more interesting. The Sidemen Charity Match that same weekend raised over $8 million for charity. This means that two major creator-driven fundraisers were happening at the same time, which shows just how much influence online communities now have when it comes to helping others.Connor kept things simple when speaking to viewers during the final stream. “This is something we build together every year and it’s getting bigger because of all of you,” he said.

An expensive government jet has quickly become a political headache in Ontario.Canadian Premier Doug Ford says the province will sell a recently purchased $28.9 million private plane “as quickly as possible” after facing public and political backlash over the costly decision.The aircraft is a Bombardier Challenger 650 and was purchased for government use and was expected to be operational by the end of July. However, the purchase became tense immediately after it was made public, drawing criticism from opposition leaders and taxpayer groups.Ford acknowledged the issue in a statement Sunday. “Despite good intentions, I hear and agree that now is not the right time for government aircraft spending,” he said. He said Ontario is now working with Bombardier and other partners to sell the aircraft.According to government sources cited by CBC News, the province had been working on the purchase for several months. The jet was built in 2016 and was previously owned in South America. It was safety and mechanically checked by the Ontario Provincial Police and Bombardier. Officials said no upgrades were needed and the aircraft would provide “more assured, flexible, secure and confidential travel” for government use.But opposition leaders say the move was inappropriate, especially at a time when many residents are struggling with rising costs of living.Interim Ontario Liberal leader John Fraser said the prime minister only acted after facing pressure. He said, “Doug Ford didn’t see the lights. He felt the heat. Now, after the intense reaction, he’s struggling to sell his gravy plane.” Fraser also warned that a quick turnaround could cost taxpayers and suggested the jet could be sold at a loss and remain a financial burden.New Democratic Party leader Marit Stiles also criticized the purchase, calling the aircraft a “gravy plane” and saying the Prime Minister should be “flying economy like the rest of us”.The Canadian Taxpayers Federation had previously opposed the deal, pointing to Ontario’s growing debt. The province’s latest budget estimates the cost of loan repayment at $17.2 billion, more than the cost of post-secondary education.Ford’s office had previously defended the purchase by comparing it to greater spending on similar aircraft by other governments, including Quebec and the federal government.