US: Award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker detained

Arfat Sheikh, an award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Washington on September 24. This incident comes at a time when US President Trump is pursuing a stricter immigration policy. The detention of Sheikh, who was in the US on a visa, highlights the growing concerns about the treatment of foreign nationals in the country. This development may have implications for international relations and could potentially impact the US economy, particularly in sectors that rely heavily on foreign talent and cultural exchange.

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