Washington: The United States has introduced new visa guidelines restricting entry for individuals with certain health conditions, including diabetes, obesity, and heart diseases, under fresh instructions issued by the State Department. According to the new policy, U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide have been directed to scrutinize visa applicants for lifestyle-related and chronic health conditions. The Read More…
Washington: The United States has plunged deeper into crisis as the government shutdown stretches into its 36th day, officially becoming the longest in American history. What began as a political standoff has now spiraled into a national emergency — crippling vital services, grounding flights, and leaving millions of citizens struggling. The deadlock has surpassed the Read More…
Canada has rejected a staggering 74% of Indian applications for study permits in August 2025, marking one of the highest refusal rates ever recorded for Indian students. The rejection rate has more than doubled from 32% in 2023, signaling a major policy shift as Ottawa tightens scrutiny on student visa applications. According to Immigration, Refugees Read More…
Washington: In a dramatic move that has reignited global nuclear tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the resumption of nuclear weapons testing—marking a potential end to a 33-year moratorium. Trump announced the directive just minutes before his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during his ongoing visit to Asia. Posting on his platform Truth Read More…
Washington: In a major blow to Russia, China has temporarily halted imports of Russian crude oil, following India’s decision to do the same, after the United States imposed sanctions on Russian oil companies. Reports indicate that China’s leading state-owned firms — Sinopec, PetroChina, CNOOC, and Shenhua Oil — have suspended their crude oil contracts with Read More…
London: The UK government is rolling out a stringent new English language requirement for all Skilled Visa applicants, as part of broader efforts to curb rising immigration. Starting January 8 next year, applicants must pass the Secure English Language Test (SELT), approved by the Home Office, to qualify for a visa. Under the new rules, Read More…
In a tragic and unexpected development, Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya and one of Africa’s most influential political leaders, passed away in Kerala, India, following a sudden cardiac arrest. Raila Odinga was 80 years old. According to reports, Odinga collapsed during his morning walk at an Ayurvedic treatment centre in Koothattukulam, Ernakulam Read More…
Washington: The United States has reignited its trade war with China, as President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 100% additional tariff on Chinese imports — a move that has sent shockwaves through global markets. The escalation follows Beijing’s reported plan to restrict exports of rare earth elements, essential materials used in manufacturing everything from smartphones Read More…
Stockholm: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to László Krasznahorkai, the renowned Hungarian novelist known for his hauntingly poetic and visionary prose. The Nobel Committee praised Krasznahorkai for his imaginative depth and prophetic insight, which vividly capture the turbulence and transformation of Eastern Europe. Born in 1954 in Gyula, near the Romanian Read More…
Stockholm: The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan human rights activist. The award recognizes her relentless struggle for democracy and her efforts to promote the democratic rights of the people of Venezuela. Machado, who currently serves as an opposition leader in Venezuela, has been at the forefront of Read More…