Crowds at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan booed US Vice President JD Vance as a display of European pride, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told Euronews on Feb. 9.Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance drew loud jeers when they appeared on the stadium’s giant screen at San Siro during the opening ceremony,…
While consular officers can deny visas after going through the social media history of the applicants, it can happen to Green Card applicants too, New Jersey-based immigration lawyer Abhisha Parikh said. And this can even include old dating app activities as well. The case of Indian CEO Jasveer Singh being denied a B1/B2 visa has…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who recently banned the hiring of H-1B visa holders in state agencies and higher education institutions for a year, said the issue is complicated as H-1B is a federal visa program but is used by private employers. In a recent interview, Abbott said Donald Trump’s announcement of a $100,000 visa fee…
A Georgia man who spent more than six weeks in jail after being accused of trying to kidnap a toddler at a Walmart has filed a federal lawsuit claiming wrongful prosecution and civil rights violations.57-year-old Mahendra Patel of Acworth, Georgia, was arrested in March 2025 after a shopper told police he tried to abduct her…
The Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) and HinduAction hosted a congressional briefing highlighting testimonies from witnesses and activists who described the violence against Hindus in Bangladesh under Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus as a coordinated violence.The report came just a day ahead of the Bangladesh contested February 12 national election. The event featured journalists,…
A 13-year-old boy launched a stabbing attack at Kingsbury High School in Brent, north-west London, on Tuesday, leaving two pupils in a life-threatening condition in hospital as police investigated it as a suspected ideologically motivated incident.Witnesses said the teenager pulled out a knife in the middle of a classroom just before lunch and stabbed a…
Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday said that Moscow will continue to observe the limits set under the New START nuclear arms control treaty, even after its expiry, as long as the United States adheres to the same restrictions.The New START treaty formally expired on February 5, leaving the world’s two largest nuclear powers…
US Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fired back after Donald Trump said he did not understand Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance remains one of the most controversial shows. After his performance, Trump posted on Truth Social, calling the halftime performance “absolutely terrible, one of the worst, EVER!”He wrote that the…
US President Donald Trump has revealed the real reason behind the sharp hike in tariffs on Swiss imports, and it all comes down to a phone call. According to Trump, a call from Swiss leader Karin Keller-Sutter, whom he mistakenly referred to as Switzerland’s Prime Minister, dramatically altered the course of events. In an exclusive…
31-year-old Sukhwinder Sidhu, an Indian-origin trucker in Ontario, pleaded guilty before the trial of the August 2023 crash is scheduled to begin this month. Olympic figure skater Alexandra Paul was killed in the crash as Sidhu’s speeding truck crashed into the back of several vehicles, including Paul’s. It was a multiple-vehicle pileup caused by Sidhu,…
Candace Owens’ recent commentary, suggesting Erika Kirk should be jailed and calling her statements a “full-blown conspiracy,” has ignited a fierce online debate. Critics condemn her language as dangerous and defamatory, while supporters argue she’s raising valid questions. The controversy highlights the rapid escalation of online discourse and the impact of public figures’ words. Another…
India UAE AI Partnership: Human-Centric AI Collaboration for Social Welfare and Growth In 2026, two of Asia’s fastest-advancing digital economies, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), are deepening their collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI), moving beyond commercial interests toward a shared vision of human-centric AI that emphasises social welfare, responsible governance, equitable growth and…
UAE’s Choithrams announces permanent price cuts on thousands of groceries and essentials / image: AI Grocery bills in the UAE are about to feel lighter. Thousands of everyday essentials, from rice and dairy to cleaning products and frozen foods, are undergoing permanent price reductions as part of a large-scale retail reset across stores nationwide.Unlike short-term…
UAE Visa Rejection 2026: Common Mistakes Indian Applicants Make and How to Avoid Them Applying for a UAE visa, whether for tourism, business, work or family visits, is usually straightforward, but small mistakes can turn the dream of visiting the Emirates into a frustrating rejection notice. In 2026, as immigration rules have tightened and scrutiny…
Election officials and security personnel transport ballot boxes and voting materials to polling centers ahead of Thursday’s national parliamentary election, in Dhaka. (AP photo) Bangladesh is set to hold parliamentary elections on Thursday, the first national vote since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in mass protests in August 2024. Authorities have rolled…
The Indus Valley Civilisation probably didn’t disappear all at once. New research points to a long stretch of repeated droughts that may have slowly weakened one of the world’s earliest urban societies. Cities such as Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa, once built around reliable rivers, appear to have struggled as water became harder to find. As conditions…
DMW Digital Reforms: Faster Services for OFWs in UAE and Globally The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has unveiled a sweeping set of digital reforms aimed at speeding up services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), including those in key destinations like the United Arab Emirates, as part of a broader effort to…
Vikash Ramkissoon (Image credit: Parliament of Guyana) A debate in Guyana’s Parliament took an unexpected turn when Member of Parliament Vikash Ramkissoon responded in fluent Hindi after an opposition lawmaker questioned his knowledge of the language.The exchange began when an opposition member claimed that Ramkissoon did not understand Hindi. Seeking permission from the Speaker, he…
UAE rights official Hind Al-Owais named in hundreds of emails with Jeffrey Epstein / image: @x.com Newly released records from the US Department of Justice have placed Emirati diplomat Hind Al-Owais in the spotlight after her name appeared in 469 emails linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The emails, dating back to 2011 and 2012, were made…
Kuwait announces extended public holiday for National & Liberation Day Kuwait is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of its heritage and freedom. During its weekly meeting held on Tuesday, February 10, the Kuwait Cabinet officially declared Wednesday, February 25, and Thursday, February 26, 2026, as public holidays for all state ministries, government agencies, and…
