Don’t travel right now: Immigration attorney’s advice to Indian H-1Bs amid mass appointment rescheduling

[ad_1] Immigration attorney Rebecca Chen advised Indian H-1Bs to avoid traveling now in the wake of the major mass rescheduling of visa appointments in India. Hundreds of H-1B visa holders have already traveled to India to report to their appointment in December at the consular offices but now they have received last-minute emails that their […]

Emirates rolls out worldwide Christmas menus and festive experiences across its network | World News

[ad_1] Emirates marks the holiday season with festive cuisine, seasonal treats, and entertainment at 40,000 feet/Image: Emirates This December, Emirates is transforming every journey into a festive celebration. From holiday treats at 40,000 feet to winter inspired lounges and curated entertainment, passengers are invited to enjoy the magic of Christmas from departure to destination. With […]

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka slams WTA rules, calls transgender participation ‘unfair’ | Tennis News

[ad_1] Aryna Sabalenka (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has questioned the fairness of the current rules that allow transgender women to compete on the WTA Tour, saying she believes the system gives them a physical edge over cisgender female athletes. The Belarusian star shared her views during an appearance on Piers Morgan’s […]

Key CIC posts under review: Rahul notes dissent; BJP slams LoP over Germany tour | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday held a nearly two-hour closed-door meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah to finalise key appointments to the Central Information Commission (CIC). The discussions revolved around the selection of the Chief Information Commissioner, eight Information Commissioners, and the Vigilance […]

Dubai Ruler names Egyptian professor Abbas El Gamal the winner of the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award | World News

[ad_1] Great Arab Minds celebrates Abbas El Gamal’s global achievements / Image: File Dubai Ruler His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that Professor Abbas El Gamal, the Hitachi America Professor of Engineering at Stanford University, is the winner of the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in the Engineering & Technology category. The […]

UAE pledges $550 million in major early commitment to UN’s 2026 humanitarian appeal | World News

[ad_1] The UAE pledged $550 million to the UN’s 2026 humanitarian plan aiding 135 million people/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates has stepped forward with one of the largest early commitments to the UN’s 2026 humanitarian appeal, offering $550 million to help protect millions of people living through conflict, hunger and displacement. The pledge signals […]

Japan quake: Authorities warn of earthquake of ‘greater magnitude’; injured toll rises to 51

[ad_1] Japan on Wednesday reported 51 people injured after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori late Monday, prompting rare warnings of a potentially stronger quake in the coming days.According to the fire and disaster management agency, the updated figure marks a sharp rise from the 30 injuries initially noted by the […]

UAE traffic alert: Key Emirates Road link to shut from Dec 11 | World News

[ad_1] RTA issues alert ahead of major Dubai roadworks / Image: File From Thursday, 11 December 2025, authorities will temporarily close the slip-road at Bridge No. 7 on Emirates Road for vehicles travelling from Ras Al Khaimah towards Al Dhaid. Motorists affected by the closure are being asked to use nearby alternatives such as Bridge […]

Virat Kohli chases Rohit Sharma in latest ICC ODI Rankings for batters; Indian star reaps rewards for show against SA

[ad_1] Virat Kohli closed in fellow Rohit Sharma as the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the updated ODI Rankings for batters on Wednesday. Kohli, who now plays only one format after having retired from Tests and T20Is, scored 302 runs in three matches for India, including two back-to-back hundreds in a recently concluded series against […]

The Great Indian Kapil Show returns with season 4 on Netflix from December 20 : Bollywood News

[ad_1] The Great Indian Kapil Show is set to return to Netflix with its fourth season, promising a fresh dose of humour, new characters, and an expanded comic universe. Season 4 will premiere on December 20, marking Kapil Sharma’s comeback with what the makers describe as a brand-new “mastiverse” of laughter, chaos, and family-friendly entertainment. […]