A 19-year-old Sikh student in Australia’s Monash University filed a case with the Australian Human Rights Commission against Ambulance Victoria, the state agency for ambulance service for Victoria, after he was asked to come clean-shaven on the first day of his on-the-job training. Paramedic student Prabhjeet Gill said he had requested the agency in advance…
The Hindu American Foundation has objected to US economist Dr Dave Brat’s claim that only the Chennai district in India received 220,000 H-1B visas and said that the claim was unfounded. Dr Dave Brat made the comment as he was speaking about India’s H-1B fraud appearing on Steve Bannon’s podcast. The former US representative said…
US couple Stanley Creighton and Valerie Creighton came under fire after the DC National Guard shooter was identified as Afghan-origin Rahmanullah Lakanwal, as the rich couple once vouched for the Lakanwal family when they hosted them in their $2.7 million home in Bellingham, Washington. This was just after the Lakanwal family came to the US…
A 2024 photo has gone viral, showing US vice-president JD Vance celebrating Thanksgiving with his Hindu wife Usha’s Indian-origin family.Right-wing commentator Nick Fuentes mocked the Thanksgiving photo in a manner that many netizens deemed ‘racist’ on this year’s Thanksgiving. In the video, Fuentes targets a family photo of Vance, his wife Usha, and their children…
Asmongold (via Getty Images) Popular Twitch streamer Asmongold is raising red flags about the platform’s newest feature, which is a $4,990 option that lets a viewer gift 1,000 subs at once, which is getting a lot of criticism online. He made his stance about it abundantly clear during his November 27, 2025, livestream, criticising not…
In a recent conversation between right-wing podcaster Tucker Carlson and British journalist Piers Morgan, the two pushed back against what they described as a growing wave of manufactured Islamophobia in US. Carlson argued that the pressure to hate Muslims is not organic at all, but something he believes is being “forced” by certain powerful groups.The…
Cars and houses are submerged in floodwaters in the Songkhla province of southern Thailand (Picture credit: AP) Flooding across southern Thailand has left at least 145 people dead, with authorities warning that the toll has risen sharply as waters begin to recede and access improves. Government spokesperson Siripong Angkasakulkiat confirmed the updated figure at a…
Since November, Dubai Police fined 8,152 delivery riders for using fast lanes, enforcing strict safety rules/Image: X Dubai Police announced last month a ban on delivery riders using fast lanes, which came into force on 1st November. Since then, more than 8,000 fines have been issued, highlighting the risks riders face on high speed roads….
A deadly shooting in Washington claimed the life of a young National Guard soldier at the hands of an Afghani gunman who is now being investigated for possible links to terrorism, and the incident also stirred a row online.New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani posted a message of condolence on X after learning that Specialist…
Former US soldier Ahmad Shah Mohibi reacted to the Donald Trump administration going ballistic against Afghanistan in the aftermath of the DC shooting, in which the suspect was identified as Afghan-origin Rahmanullah Lakanwal, and said Afghanistan is not the problem. Mohibi said the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) for Afghans was created for Afghan and Iraqi…
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Chairman of the Presidential Court/Image: X Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan is a name that commands attention in both political and business circles. As a member of the UAE’s ruling family, a global investor, and the…
The government closed offices and schools Friday as conditions worsened, reported AP. Heavy downpours since last week flooded homes, fields, and roads, triggering landslides across the island. Overflowing rivers and reservoirs have blocked key roads, while rocks, mud, and fallen trees have obstructed roads and railway tracks, some of which were submerged, forcing authorities to…
TOKYO: After wowing World Expo visitors, a human washing machine is now on sale in Japan, a company spokeswoman said Friday.Users lie down in the pod, close the lid and get cleaned like clothes in a washing machine — but without the spin — while music plays.A prototype of the device, called the human washer…
Drivers in the UAE accumulate black points for violations, risking fines, impoundment, or license suspension/Representative Image Driving in the UAE comes with responsibilities, and the Black Points System is at the heart of keeping roads safe for everyone. Introduced to curb reckless driving and reduce accidents, it assigns points to your license for traffic violations….
Dubai Metro eases Eid travel with clear luggage rules / Image: File The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has released a comprehensive guide to navigating Dubai’s public transport and parking zones during the upcoming 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) holiday weekend, spanning from Saturday, November 29, through Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The core message…
Dubai offers free public parking, extended metro and tram hours, and selective RTA services for National Day/Representative Image Dubai residents and visitors can enjoy smoother travel and cost-free parking this long weekend as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolls out extended public transport hours and special arrangements for the Eid Al Etihad holiday. From…
Sharjah Police waive traffic points and offer fine discounts ahead of UAE’s 54th National Day/Representative Image Sharjah Police are giving drivers a fresh start as the UAE celebrates its 54th National Day. Motorists can now clear accumulated traffic points and enjoy generous fines discounts, offering both financial relief and a chance to drive with a…
Hong Kong fire (PTI image) The death toll from the blaze at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex has risen to 128, authorities said on Friday. A news conference was addressed in which the officials confirmed that fire alarms in the affected buildings had not been operating properly when the fire broke out.Security Secretary Chris…
Emirates offers travelers Emirati desserts, Arabic coffee, festive cabin lighting, and ice entertainment for UAE National Day/Representative Image Emirates is celebrating 54 years of connecting people, cultures, and destinations with a special UAE Eid Al Etihad event on 2 December. This year, the airline is bringing the spirit of the UAE to life in the…
US President Donald Trump on Friday launched a religiously charged attack on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar amid his immigration crackdown after White House shooting suspect was identified to be from Afghanistan.“The seriously retarded Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz, does nothing, either through fear, incompetence, or both, while the worst “Congressman/woman” in our Country, Ilhan Omar, always…
