The HIRE Act seeks to raise the annual cap on H‑1B visas from the current 65,000 (plus 20,000 for advanced‑degree holders) to 130,000. The bill was reintroduced last month by Indian-origin Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi in response to growing demand for skilled workers in technology, research and other sectors. H-1B Controversy Erupts After US Economist Alleges…
Nina Lin banned again on Twitch after the Target shoplifting video goes viral (Image via Getty) Nina Lin is in the news again after her Twitch channel got banned for the third time. The new ban was reported on December 2, 2025, by StreamerBans, a website that follows every Twitch ban. When anyone tries to…
India’s long wait for United States visa appointments has eased significantly, according to the latest update from the US State Department. Processing times for key visa categories have decreased across major cities. This offers relief to students, workers and visitors after months of heavy backlogs.The following are the updated wait times for major Indian consulates:New…
Red-pill podcaster and self-proclaimed “masculine” personality Andrew Tate once again made a sly comment about Indians, apparently suggesting that they do not respect the law anywhere in the world except Dubai. This was an unprovoked and unrelated post he made on Tuesday. Social media users slammed Tate for the remarks, reminding him of the criminal…
Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speak before President Donald Trump arrives to pardon the national Thanksgiving turkeys Waddle and Gobble, during a pardoning ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) Frederick Forsyth has created many memorable protagonists, but…
UAE 54 celebrated with massive Ajman vehicle formation / Image: WAM News On 2 December 2025, Ajman officially entered the Guinness World Records after 603 vehicles were precisely arranged to form the phrase “EID AL ETIHAD UAE 54”. The large-scale formation was part of the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) celebrations and was…
Mohamed bin Zayed’s 2025 wealth reflects power, leadership, and expansive assets/Image: X Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, widely known as MBZ, is the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. Celebrated for his strategic acumen and decisive governance, he has transformed Abu Dhabi into a global economic and political hub….
Kuwait banned pet import for trade, introduced strict pet-import rules / AI Generated Image Kuwait’s Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) has announced a ban on the commercial import of dogs and cats as part of a drive to tackle a rising stray-animal problem in residential areas. The measure limits the flow…
The US approved $1.4 billion in sales supporting Saudi helicopters and Bahrain’s ageing F-16 fleet/Representative Image For decades, the United States has played a central role in strengthening the military capabilities of its Gulf allies, from supplying advanced fighter jets to training local forces. These partnerships are more than a matter of defence, they are…
When Nikhil Kamath sat down with Elon Musk, everyone expected the usual: a little H-1B talk, a little Starlink optimism, a little population-crisis sermon. What nobody anticipated was the moment that detonated across Indian social media. Musk casually acknowledged that one of his children is half-Indian through Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, and the internet declared…
Singapore will require all secondary school students to keep their smartphones and smartwatches locked away for the entire duration of the school day from January 2026, extending an existing restriction that currently applies only during lesson time. The ministry of education (MOE) announced the new rules on November 30, saying they are intended to curb…
A fire on the roof of the Raleigh convention center was contained within an hour on Monday night after a natural gas incident sparked flames around 9.30pm, according to city of Raleigh officials. No injuries were reported.City spokeswoman Julia Milstead told WRAL that the blaze was restricted to the roof and did not spread into…
Nalin Haley, son of former US ambassador and ex–South Carolina governor Nikki Haley, has downplayed claims that he represents Generation Z politically, saying his recent online prominence was unintended and unwanted. Responding on X to a New York Post story about his growing influence among young conservatives, the 24-year-old insisted he has no plans to…
Saudi Arabia and Russia signed a visa exemption, allowing citizens 90 day stays for tourism and business/Image: SA MOFA In a historic move aimed at strengthening ties and boosting travel between the two nations, Saudi Arabia and Russia have signed a mutual visa exemption agreement. The deal, formalized during the Saudi-Russian Investment and Business Forum…
Saudi student Hamza Albar hailed for stopping attempted rape in Sunderland, UK/Image: X A routine walk turned into a life or death moment for 23 year old Saudi student Hamza Albar, who bravely intervened to stop a violent assault in Sunderland. His quick thinking and fearless action prevented a serious crime and earned him public…
On 2 December at 11:00, all UAE residents will sing the national anthem together/Representative Image The UAE is preparing for a collective moment of pride as residents across all seven emirates are invited to sing the national anthem at the same time on 2 December at 11:00. The initiative aims to bring every community together…
New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Monday, sharply criticised federal immigration raids, calling them “cruel and inhumane” and arguing they fail to advance public safety. The remarks came after more than a dozen protesters were arrested during a violent confrontation with federal agents in lower Manhattan over the weekend. Speaking to reporters Monday, Mamdani…
A Manhattan judge on Monday reviewed key evidence in the murder case against Luigi Mangione, including a 911 call from the Altoona, Pennsylvania McDonald’s where he was arrested last year after a dayslong manhunt after he killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Mangione has pleaded not guilty in both state and federal cases, with federal prosecutors seeking…
Florida influencer Ethan Ladner sparks big debate after TikTok school shooting threat leads to sudden arrest (Image via Getty) Ethan Ladner, a 20-year-old man from Santa Rosa Beach in Florida, was arrested after he posted a scary TikTok video where he talked about a school shooting. Police said this was not a real plan, but…
Does Candace Owens have facts to support her Emmanuel Macron and Charlie Kirk claim? French officials highlight fresh doubts (Image via Getty) Candace Owens shocked everyone on 22 November when she said that Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron paid people to kill her. She posted this on X, and it spread very fast. Millions of…
