The Hindu American Foundation has criticised Texas politicians for linking the recent Austin shooting to immigration and skilled worker visas (H1-B), calling the reaction “absurd political theater”.In a post on X, the advocacy group pushed back against attempts to connect the attack to the H-1B visa programme, saying that the gunman was not a visa…
A tense confrontation broke out at Washington Square Park in Manhattan on Friday when a man attempting to tear down a poster of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a vigil was attacked by several people, prompting police intervention and multiple detentions.Video circulating online showed the man shouting “Take this down!” as he pulled…
Antonia Bettridge, 25, from St Helens, faces possible life imprisonment in Dubai over narcotics charges./ Image: Echo A British woman working as a personal trainer in Dubai could face life imprisonment after being detained in the United Arab Emirates on suspicion of narcotics offences, according to legal advisers assisting her family. Antonia Bettridge, 25, from…
New Department of Justice documents revealed that Tova Noel, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s prison guards at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, googled the sex predator minutes before he was found dead and made a $5,000 cash deposit 10 days before Epstein’s August 10, 2019, jail-cell suicide.Noel was one of two Metropolitan Correctional Center workers accused of…
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) allegedly arrested Estefany Rodriguez Flores, a reporter for a Spanish-language news outlet, in Nashville, Tennessee, this week.Rodriguez was arrested during a traffic stop on Wednesday, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Her lawyers called for her to be released immediately, arguing that ICE did not have a warrant for her…
Three men from the Phoenix area have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a scheme that defrauded Amazon of millions of dollars by manipulating the company’s logistics payment system.US authorities said the fraud involved a former Amazon employee who used his knowledge of the company’s internal systems to increase delivery rates for a…
A US-based advocacy organisation has launched a new tracker to document a growing wave of “anti-Indian hate” incidents across the United States.The Indian American Advocacy Council (IAAC) has released a report and guide titled “Stop Indian Hate: Hate Incident Tracker & Community Action Guide”, which records verified incidents of online abuse, public harassment and discrimination…
The Saudi Ministry of Health has launched an extensive inspection campaign to strengthen safety standards for cosmetic procedures carried out in clinics across the Kingdom. Under the new regulations, all private healthcare providers must comply with updated requirements designed to protect patients and ensure higher standards of care. Specialised consultant is a must As per…
Planning I’tikaf in Qatar? New Ramadan Mosque retreat rules explained Authorities in Qatar have issued new guidelines for Muslims planning to observe the traditional Ramadan mosque retreat, known as I’tikaf. The rules aim to ensure that worshippers can devote themselves to prayer while maintaining order, hygiene and respect inside mosques during the spiritually significant final…
Representative image (Source: ChatGPT) Is Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal running out?The Middle East remains on edge after US President Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury and Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion targeted Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure, killing long-time Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggering a wave of retaliation from Tehran across the region.Since then, Iran…
Dubai, Abu Dhabi Airports running limited flights as Middle East Airspace crisis disrupts travel / Image: file Air travel across the UAE remains partially disrupted on March 7 as airlines operate only limited flights following widespread Middle East airspace closures triggered by escalating regional conflict. Major carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia…
LuLu airlifts Indian fresh produce into UAE to help keep supermarket shelves stocked / Image: file As aviation disruptions ripple across parts of the Middle East, dedicated cargo flights are flying fresh fruits, vegetables and other perishable foods into the UAE to ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked. Retailers have begun arranging special shipments of produce…
Pakistan army chief Asim Munir meets Saudi Arabia defence minister (Picture from X) Pakistan army chief and the country’s de facto leader Asim Munir has met Saudi Arabia’s defence minister Khalid bin Salman amid the constantly evolving situation in the Middle East. The meeting comes days after Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil refinery was hit and…
Passengers arriving on the first commercial Emirates flight from Dubai to San Francisco since the outbreak of the Iran war described days of fear, uncertainty and frantic efforts to escape the Middle East.The long-haul flight landed at San Francisco International Airport on Thursday, reuniting travellers with their families after nearly a week of disrupted air…
Israeli strikes hit Tehran on Saturday as the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States intensified, with explosions reported at the capital’s Mehrabad International Airport and other parts of the city.Footage posted on social media showed strikes and large fires at Tehran’s Mehrabad International Airport, with eyewitnesses reporting burning planes on the tarmac after…
Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai: What Are Your Refund and Rebooking Options Amid Flight Disruptions Due To US-Israel war against Iran? Air travel across the Middle East has been thrown into turmoil in recent weeks as escalating regional tensions amid US-Israel war against Iran forced multiple countries to close their airspace, triggering widespread flight cancellations…
WASHINGTON: The Department of Justice (DoJ) released FBI documents Thursday describing several interviews with a woman who made an accusation against President Trump. The pages had been withheld from the vast trove of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein because of what officials called a mistaken determination that they were duplicates.The notes recounted…
Banking relief for UAE and Gulf amid Iran–US–Israel crisis: Emirates NBD Bank removes ATM cash withdrawal charges In a move aimed at easing financial access during a turbulent period in the Gulf, Emirates NBD has announced that it will temporarily waive ATM withdrawal fees at other banks’ machines across the UAE and the wider GCC….
Urgent advisory: Indians in Qatar asked to stay indoors amid security fears Amid growing tensions across the Middle East, the Embassy of India in Doha has issued an urgent advisory asking Indian nationals in Qatar to remain indoors and strictly follow safety instructions issued by local authorities. The advisory comes as the regional security situation…
Polio Alert: Is Your Travel Vaccine Up-to-Date? CDC Issues Level-2 Advisory Global health authorities are once again sounding the alarm over polio, a disease many countries had hoped was nearly eradicated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level-2 travel advisory warning travellers to take enhanced precautions against poliovirus as cases…
