Brown University shooting: Was suspect a US citizen? What we know about Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente

Brown University shooting: Was suspect a US citizen? What we know about Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente

Brown University shooting suspect Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente, a Portuguese national who was found dead on Thursday, had entered the US on a student visa. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said that initially, Valante entered the US on a student visa but was granted lawful permanent resident status, NBC news reported. Meet Christina Paxson: Brown…

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Saudi Arabia makes national address mandatory for parcel deliveries starting January 2026 | World News

Saudi Arabia makes national address mandatory for parcel deliveries starting January 2026 | World News

Starting January 1, 2026, all Saudi parcel deliveries require a national address, or shipments will be refused/Representative Image Starting next year, sending a parcel without a national address in Saudi Arabia will no longer be possible. The Transport General Authority is taking a decisive step to streamline deliveries, improve logistics, and boost e-commerce by making…

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UAE on high alert as heavy rain, strong winds and travel disruptions continue | World News

UAE on high alert as heavy rain, strong winds and travel disruptions continue | World News

UAE residents struggle as heavy rain causes flooding / Image: File The UAE is experiencing unstable weather today as a low-pressure system continues to affect much of the country, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and hail in some areas. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast this pattern to persist through Friday, with scattered…

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Saudi Arabia revokes expat worker fees in industrial sector | World News

Saudi Arabia revokes expat worker fees in industrial sector | World News

Saudi Arabia removed expatriate worker fees in industrial sectors, boosting factory efficiency, competitiveness, and Vision 2030 goals/Representative Image Saudi Arabia has revoked fees on expatriate workers in licensed industrial establishments, signaling a clear push to empower national factories and boost the Kingdom’s industrial competitiveness globally. The move reflects the leadership’s commitment to building a sustainable…

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Lady Gaga, Sinners & more: Obama shares 2025 favourites across music, books and films; Indian-American artists also feature

Lady Gaga, Sinners & more: Obama shares 2025 favourites across music, books and films; Indian-American artists also feature

File photo: Former US President Barack Obama (Picture credit: AP) Former US President Barack Obama has released his annual list of favourite books, films and music as 2025 draws to a close, continuing a tradition he began during his time in the White House.“As 2025 comes to a close, I’m continuing a tradition that I…

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Goodbye war on drugs? Donald Trump tells feds to go easy on marijuana users – and there is a financial angle | World News

Goodbye war on drugs? Donald Trump tells feds to go easy on marijuana users – and there is a financial angle | World News

President Donald Trump signs an executive order reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) For decades, marijuana has occupied a strange place in American politics. It is widely used and culturally mainstream, yet under federal law it has…

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Zohran Mamdani appointee Catherine Almonte Da Costa, who called Jews ‘money-hungry,’ forced to resign

Zohran Mamdani appointee Catherine Almonte Da Costa, who called Jews ‘money-hungry,’ forced to resign

A newly appointed key member in the incoming Zohran Mamdani administration on Friday resigned a day after her appointment was announced. Catherine Almonte Da Costa resigned following an old post on X. The Anti-Defamation League published messages from Da Costa dating back several years that the organisation described as antisemitic and demeaning to Jewish people.“Money…

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‘Lolita’, Bill Gates and passports: New Epstein photos released — what they reveal

‘Lolita’, Bill Gates and passports: New Epstein photos released — what they reveal

After Donald Trump, several other celebrities have now become the new target of the House Oversight Committee as Democrats released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate on Thursday, on the eve of the Department of Justice’s deadline to release all of its files on his case.The Committee released around 70 photographs, drawn from Epstein’s computer…

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Brown University shooting: Who is Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente? Suspected gunman from Portugal found dead

Brown University shooting: Who is Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente? Suspected gunman from Portugal found dead

The suspected shooter in the Brown University shooting was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to Fox News. According to the officers, the suspect was identified as Claudio Manuel Neves-Valente, a 48-year-old Brown University student and Portuguese national from Miami, Florida.The authorities have released the photo of the suspect. On Thursday, authorities told…

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NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle’s wife shared an inspiring final message moments before their deaths — here’s what it said

NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle’s wife shared an inspiring final message moments before their deaths — here’s what it said

Greg Biffle’s Family (Getty Images) Just hours before tragedy struck, Cristina Gusso Biffle, wife of former NASCAR star Greg Biffle, was still doing what she so often did — lifting others up. In what would become her final social media post, Cristina shared a gentle reminder that dreams don’t run on deadlines, encouraging followers to…

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Who is influencer Ash Trevino? Texas police arrest explained after felony warrants surface

Who is influencer Ash Trevino? Texas police arrest explained after felony warrants surface

Who is influencer Ash Trevino? Texas police arrest explained after felony warrants surface (Image via Getty) Influencer Ash Trevino was arrested in Texas on Wednesday night after police found active felony warrants in her name. The arrest happened in Venus, Texas, and was confirmed by local police. Ash Trevino, whose real name is Ashley Lopez-Trevino,…

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Who is Ashy Bines? Australian glam influencer faces backlash for linking Bondi terror attack to paid wellbeing podcast

Who is Ashy Bines? Australian glam influencer faces backlash for linking Bondi terror attack to paid wellbeing podcast

Who is Ashy Bines? Glam influencer faces backlash for linking Bondi terror attack to paid wellbeing podcast (Image via Getty) Australian influencer Ashy Bines, 37, is under fire after a social media post linked the deadly Bondi Beach terror attack to promotion of her paid wellbeing program. The attack shocked the nation and left families…

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‘This guy fled India’: Shri Thanedar under fire for ‘pushing H-1B agenda’ at bipartisan hearing

‘This guy fled India’: Shri Thanedar under fire for ‘pushing H-1B agenda’ at bipartisan hearing

Indian-origin Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar came under fire for speaking about the H-1B visa issue at a bipartisan hearing on AI. At the hearing, Thanedar asked the witnesses, company representatives who came for the AI hearing, on how many immigrants are there in their companies and how Trump’s crackdown on immigration affected the functioning of…

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“Completely ignorant”: Inside the ‘ball and gun’ gamer debate and why The Black Hokage is critical of the modern gaming culture at large

“Completely ignorant”: Inside the ‘ball and gun’ gamer debate and why The Black Hokage is critical of the modern gaming culture at large

The Black Hokage (via XSET) The phrase “ball and gun gamer” has become a curious term and a huge talking point for gamers on social media. The peculiar term coined by Twitch streamer The Black Hokage recently elaborated on its deeper meaning and who it is targeted at. At its core, the phrase is not…

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‘Potential risk’: Immigration attorney says working remotely from India over visa appointment delay can raise questions when you re-enter

‘Potential risk’: Immigration attorney says working remotely from India over visa appointment delay can raise questions when you re-enter

Immigration attorney David Santiago said that H-1Bs who are stuck outside the US at this moment because of visa appointment rescheduling will face questions when they re-enter the country again — about their long period of absence. Santiago advised that such candidates should get it in writing from their company that they were allowed to…

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