COPENHAGEN: The US is using its economic power to “assert its will” and threaten military force against friend and foe alike, a Danish intelligence agency said in a new report. The Danish Defense Intelligence Service said Washington’s greater assertiveness under the Trump administration also comes as China and Russia seek to diminish Western, especially US’, […]
BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) on Friday indefinitely froze Russia’s assets in Europe to ensure that Hungary and Slovakia, both with Moscow-friendly govts, can’t prevent the billions of euros from being used to support Ukraine. Using a special procedure meant for economic emergencies, the EU blocked the assets until Russia gives up its war on […]
A coalition of 20 US states, led by California, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a new $100,000 fee imposed on H-1B visas, arguing that the move is unlawful and threatens access to essential public services such as healthcare and education.The legal challenge, announced by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, targets a […]
Kolkata was swept by Messi fever as thousands gathered to welcome Argentine football icon Lionel Messi. Defying the December cold and staying out past midnight, fans turned up in huge numbers to cheer the superstar upon his arrival in the city for his whirlwind three-day, four-city GOAT India Tour 2025. The Barcelona legend’s 2.26 am […]
Kyle Whittingham announced Friday that he will step down as Utah’s coach after the Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31. Whittingham, 66, served as coach of the Utes for 21 seasons. He leads the school in all-time wins with 177 victories. “The time is right to step down from my position as the head football […]
The last time is now! John Cena is all set to lace up his boots and wear the iconic jorts for the final time as he steps on to the Capital One Arena in Washington DC to take on Gunther in his retirement match. Cena has enjoyed a 25-year-long career in WWE, which has seen […]
The Union Cabinet has greenlit a bill to open India’s nuclear power sector to private players, a move crucial for achieving 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. The SHANTI Bill proposes changes to civil liability laws, caps supplier liability, and allows up to 49% foreign direct investment. This aims to boost domestic energy production and […]
new video loaded: Cyclone Aftermath In Sri Lanka Mujib Mashal, our South Asia bureau chief, takes us to Kandy in Sri Lanka, which suffered the worst of the devastation from last month’s cyclone. By Mujib Mashal, Christina Thornell, Christina Shaman, Laura Salaberry and Atul Loke December 12, 2025 Source link
The Department of Homeland Security announced it is ending all categorical family reunification parole (FRP) programs for aliens from 7 countries, including Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, along with their immediate family members.“This administration is ending the abuse of humanitarian parole which allowed poorly vetted aliens to circumvent the traditional parole […]
