Venus has always been known as Earth’s hostile twin, but new findings suggest it is becoming even more unpredictable for upcoming space missions. The planet already challenges spacecraft with extreme heat, crushing pressure, and corrosive clouds. Yet, scientists now believe its atmosphere is behaving in ways that increase the risks for orbiters, flybys, and potential […]
Millions of Americans greeted the end of the record-setting 43-day government shutdown and the resumption of food stamp benefits with relief, but others are learning they could soon lose federal food aid permanently under a new Republican tax and spending law.Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins directed USDA staff during the shutdown to press states towards compliance […]
Britain on Saturday signalled a far harsher turn in its immigration approach, unveiling plans for what officials are calling the most sweeping overhaul of the country’s asylum system in modern times.The reforms, modelled on Denmark’s much-criticised hard-line framework, represent a major shift for the Labour government as it faces growing anti-immigration sentiment and mounting pressure […]
Dubai’s 50-metre Gate Building artwork honors UAE Founding Fathers, blending portraits, space symbols, and national pride/Image: WAM A monumental new artwork now commands the façade of Dubai International Financial Centre’s Gate Building, honoring the UAE’s Founding Fathers and celebrating the nation’s journey from its historic roots to its bold future. Commissioned under the directive of […]
Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu (AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke over the phone on Saturday to review key developments in the Middle East.According to a joint statement from the Kremlin and the Prime Minister’s Office, the leaders discussed the situation in Gaza, Iran’s nuclear programme, and ongoing dynamics in […]
A lot of names have been released in the Jeffrey Epstein case, and one of them is “Steve Bannon,” a former White House chief strategist. The new document revealed text messages between Bannon and Epstein. Texts released by the House oversight committee on Wednesday show that from June 2018 through mid-2019, Steve Bannon, a Maga […]
Dates advance for Indians in employment category visas in December. US visa bulletin for December has good news for Indians as there has been some forward movement for EB-2 and EB-3 final action dates for Indians. For Indian applicants in the EB-1 category, Final Action Date advances 1 month with a cut-off date of March […]
A section of MAGA is upset that Vivek Ramaswamy has Trump’s endorsement but Marjorie Taylor Greene doesn’t. Amid MAGA mayhem triggered by President Donald Trump’s rage against Marjorie Taylor Greene, GOP leader Vivek Ramaswamy still dominated social media chatter as MAGA supporters exclaimed that Trump rescinded support for Marjorie but made a fresh endorsement for […]
US State Department said they will announce the changes to Green Card lottery 2027 and the registration has not yet begun. The Donald Trump administration is working on a policy change that would limit green cards and other approvals for immigrants who are from Trump’s ‘travel ban’ countries. In June, President Trump signed a travel […]
Uncertainty surrounds the fate of the highly anticipated Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA) in Benin City, Nigeria. The museum’s inception was initially tied to the restitution of the Benin Bronzes; when plans for the new state-of-the-art institution were first revealed in 2020, the museum was promoted as the “most comprehensive display [of Benin Bronzes] […]
