The United States has vetoed a draft resolution of the United Nations Security Council on a ceasefire in Gaza.

This information was reported by Pakistani media Dawn in a report on Wednesday (November 20).

The report said that the draft resolution was prepared by the 10 non-permanent members of the Security Council. Where, an unconditional and permanent ceasefire was called for.

Although 14 out of 15 members of the Security Council voted in favor of the resolution, the United States vetoed it.

This is the fifth time that the United States has vetoed a ceasefire resolution in Gaza since the escalation of tensions in the Middle East on October 7 last year.

It is worth noting that the draft resolution had 9 articles. The first of which calls for an immediate and permanent ceasefire by all parties. The resolution calls for the release of all prisoners in Gaza, compliance with international law and the provision of humanitarian assistance to the civilian population.

An Indian journalist raised various internal issues in Bangladesh, including the Awami League, at a briefing at the US State Department. These included the announcement of the Awami League to hold a rally on 'Noor Hossain Day' and the obstruction of it, the alleged torture of minorities in Bangladesh, the detention of controversial journalists and the cancellation of press accreditation cards.

On Monday (November 18) local time, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller came to speak at the press briefing. At that time, the senior journalist asked, "There are alarming reports of organized attacks on peaceful Awami League rallies. Attacks on women, attacks on minorities, jailing of journalists and the cancellation of press accreditation cards. Critics of the interim government in Bangladesh say that the students' August 5 revolution is taking the country back to where it started. We have seen Vedant Patel condemn all of this.

The journalist wanted to know whether there has been any discussion with the interim government in Bangladesh in this regard.

In response, spokesman Matthew Miller said, "I will not discuss the specific discussions with Bangladesh here. However, we have made it clear to the Bangladesh government, as we do to all countries in the world, that we support peaceful protests and do not want the government to resort to violent repression of peaceful protests in any way." The Indian journalist then asked about the initiative to remove 'secularism' from the Bangladesh constitution and asked if he had anything to say on the matter. In response, Miller said he would keep the matter on record and see if they had anything to say. 

President-elect Donald Trump has hinted at declaring a national emergency to expel illegal immigrants living in the United States to fulfill his election promise.

On Monday (November 18), he commented on a social media post by Tom Fitton, president of American Judicial Watch.

Earlier this month, Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, an American government corruption investigation organization, said in a social media post that the incoming administration is preparing a declaration that would use the 'military force' to expel immigrants without legal process by declaring a national emergency.

Donald Trump commented on his post.

In the comments section, Trump wrote, 'True!!!'.

At a rally at Madison Square Garden towards the end of the presidential election campaign, Trump said that on his first day in office, I will launch the largest deportation program in American history to bring out criminals.

He said, I will rescue every city and we will put these evil and bloodthirsty criminals in prison. Then kick them out as soon as possible.

He has already tapped several immigration hard-liners to serve in key Cabinet positions. Trump has chosen South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem to be his Homeland Security secretary.

Tom Homan, the former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, known as the “Border Czar,” has discussed his vision for mass deportations.

He said they would deport criminals first and focus on national security issues.

Throughout the campaign, Trump promised to mobilize the National Guard to help with deportation efforts. Experts told ABC News that such a move would mark a fundamental shift for the military. But it is not in domestic law.

At times, Trump has gone further. He has even suggested moving thousands of troops from overseas to the U.S.-Mexico border.

An estimated 11 million unauthorized immigrants are currently living in the United States without legal status. The American Immigration Council estimates that removing large numbers of people could cost them billions of dollars each year.

In addition, the move could have a huge economic impact through lost tax revenue and labor shortages.

ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Radtz recently reported from California that Trump's immigration and mass deportation plans could impact the American agricultural industry. 

46 members of the US Congress have written a letter to US President Joe Biden demanding the release of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. They also expressed concern about the human rights situation in Pakistan.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held a rally this month after the US elections. The rally demanded Imran Khan's release from that rally. The party leaders also said that the movement will continue until the demand is met.

Last week, former Pakistani Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan called for a final movement from prison. His lawyer said that Imran has called on party leaders and activists to march towards the capital Islamabad on November 24.

Imran Khan issued a statement from prison on Sunday regarding the protest program.

He said that the future of PTI will be decided on that day. It will be decided who will remain in the party and who will not. Referring to November 24 as the day of decision-making, he urged supporters to join in making the program a success. The statement also said that there will be protests not only in Islamabad but across the country.

Meanwhile, 46 members of the US Congress have written a letter to US President Joe Biden demanding the release of Imran Khan. The letter expresses concern about the ongoing human rights violations and erosion of democratic values in Pakistan and urges the Biden government to take immediate action.

Congress members have even alleged widespread fraud and irregularities in the February elections in Pakistan.