In July 1954, an international traveller at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport initiated one of the most significant ontological anomalies in contemporary folklore known to man. His documentation was all in perfect order, but his passport was issued to him by a country that does not have a border or territory today. The name of the country…
More than 200 people, including musician Robert Del Naja of the band Massive Attack, were arrested during a large-scale protest in central London against the ban on activist group Palestine Action. The demonstration, held at Trafalgar Square on Saturday, saw hundreds of people gather in defiance of police warnings.The Metropolitan Police confirmed that 212 individuals,…
An Indian-origin man in Auckland says he has filed complaints with police and sought help from online safety authorities after a video of him allegedly dumping cardboard went viral, leading to abusive messages and public backlash.The man (Name withheld) says the incident has left him feeling unsafe after the footage was shared on social media….
Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln People are often judged by what others see or hear about them in their daily lives. The way people see and think about someone can affect how they are treated in society. But this view isn’t always a full picture of who they really are. This is where…
Three Iranian nationals with alleged links to Tehran’s political body have had their green cards revoked and are now in ICE custody, marking the latest in a series of actions by Washington targeting individuals tied to the Iranian regime.US secretary of state Marco Rubio confirmed that Seyed Eissa Hashemi, his wife Maryam Tahmasebi, and their…
Immigration lawyers say scrutiny around marriage-based Green Card applications in US has tightened in recent months, with applicants facing closer checks during interviews and increased enforcement action even at the interview stage. Marriage remains one of the most common routes to permanent residency, but attorneys warn that the process is now being examined more closely…
Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old student filmmaker Finbar Sullivan at Primrose Hill earlier this week.The Metropolitan Police said a 27-year-old man has been held on suspicion of murder, while a 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assisting an offender. Both remain in custody.Officers were called to…
An Indian-origin former Metropolitan Police officer has admitted his role in a “crash for cash” insurance scam in the United Kingdom that involved staged road collisions and fraudulent compensation claims worth thousands of pounds.42-year-old Kuldip Singh pleaded guilty to multiple offences linked to a fraud network that deliberately arranged vehicle crashes to claim insurance payouts…
Left to right: Jeremy Cooney, Kovid Saxena and Bhairavi Desai, Indian-origin leaders featured on New York’s transport power list A new power list highlighting key figures shaping the future of New York’s transport and mobility landscape has brought several Indian-origin leaders into the spotlight. Published by City & State, the 2026 ‘Trailblazers in Transportation’ list…
Responding to Trump’s withdrawal threats, Starmer emphasised NATO’s mutual security benefits and the need to strengthen it. Discussions also covered the fragile Iran conflict and restoring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday said Nato is firmly “in America’s interests,” as he issued a strong defence of the…
An Indian-origin MBA student who went viral for questioning Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has now spoken out, saying her views on education are shaped by both privilege and lived experience.Anaheez Patel addressed the backlash and praise in a detailed LinkedIn post, three days after her exchange with Kamath at the India Business Conference sparked a…
A sudden job loss turned into a swift comeback for the mother of an Indian-origin tech executive, after a single LinkedIn message helped her secure a new role within days.Ashalesh Tilawat, who is based in Austin, Texas, recently shared the experience on X. His post described how his mother, who had been laid off just…
President Donald Trump and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer attend a business roundtable at Chequers near Aylesbury, England. AP/PTI(AP09_18_2025_000277B) There’s a recurring gag in Yes, Minister (and Yes, Prime Minister) which usually involves the premier of Great Britain discovering, with mounting irritation, that he is not quite as sovereign as he believed. At some point,…
Sykkuno faces serious allegations after HemomalVT accused him of manipulation, cheating, and exploiting smaller creators through a detailed exposé with screenshots and audio clips. Claims suggest he maintained multiple relationships while hiding a long-term girlfriend. Another creator, Elfilea, was also mentioned. With no response from Sykkuno yet, the controversy has divided fans and shaken his…
Australia has begun a crackdown on visa approvals, rejecting visas for international students at record rates since the beginning of 2026. Applications from students belonging to India, Nepal and Bangladesh have been the worst affected, facing massive cuts as compared to 2025 visa approvals. The refusal rates on visa applications by international university students reached…
Amid the ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration in America, numerous independent reporters have taken on the task of exposing fraud by H-1B workers. One such New Jersey-based firm exposed by Blaze TV reporter Sara Gonzales was recently fined by the Department of Justice for illegal hiring practices. DOJ announced that it has reached a settlement…
KHDA allows centre-led home learning for Dubai children aged 0–6 during distance learning phase / Image: File Dubai is taking a decisive step towards flexible education as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority introduces a new policy allowing children aged 0–6 to opt for home-based learning.The authority said the initiative supports diverse learning environments during…
Amid the ongoing regional tensions in the Middle East, airlines have started resuming flight services to international destinations gradually. With appropriate permissions from authorities and mindfully created schedules, the region’s connectivity to the globe is back on track.Now, Air Arabia has announced that it will operate flights from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah…
US-Iran ceasefire: JD Vance lands in Islamabad to lead talks as fragile truce hangs in balance US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to lead crucial negotiations with Iran aimed at stabilising a fragile ceasefire and exploring a path to peace in Middle East.Vance, heading the US delegation on behalf of Donald…
The UK government led by Keir Starmer has shelved its proposed Chagos Islands agreement with Mauritius, amid strained ties with Donald Trump and the absence of formal US approval, according to an official statement.The deal, which aimed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the strategic Diego Garcia military base,…
