What’s Next for the Gaza Cease-Fire Plan

new video loaded: What’s Next for the Gaza Cease-Fire Plan Israel and Hamas have reached a cease-fire deal in Gaza, but the hard part starts now. David Sanger of The New York Times describes the major obstacles to further agreement about Gaza’s immediate future. By David E. Sanger, Melanie Bencosme and Nikolay Nikolov October 16, […]

US appeals court blocks Trump request to send National Guard to Chicago amid immigration protests

A US appeals court on Thursday rejected President Donald Trump’s administration request to lift a lower court’s prohibition on deploying the National Guard in Chicago. President Trump ordered hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago, asserting they were necessary to combat crime and safeguard immigration agents and facilities in America’s third-largest city, AP image reported. […]

60,000 poppy plants grown behind residence: 4 Indian-origin men charged in Canada

Edmonton Police busted a poppy plantation field hidden behind a residence and charged four Indian-origin men. The Edmonton Police in Canada busted a massive poppy plantation site hidden behind a residence in the city and charged four Indian-origin men. The police described it as an elaborate poppy-growing operation, which is rarely encountered. Sukhdeep Dhanoa, 42, […]

What is the new $1,000 immigration parole fee? Who all needs to pay this while entering the US?

USCIS notified new $1000 fee for individuals when they are paroled into the US. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has notified the new immigration parole fee of $1,000 required from now on for certain types of migrants. Parole is a temporary permission to enter and stay in the US without visa or other formal […]

Are fireworks banned in Dubai for Diwali 2025? What’s allowed, what’s not, and where you can actually celebrate | World News

Dubai’s confirmed Diwali fireworks will take place at Al Seef on October 17 and Global Village on October 18, 19, 24, and 25/ Image: File As of 2025, Dubai’s population has crossed seven million, and nearly two million Indian expatriates make up the city’s largest and most close-knit community. For them, Diwali is far more […]

‘Will meet Putin in Hungary soon’: Trump hails ‘productive’ call with Russian president; calls for end to ‘inglorious’ Ukraine war

Trump had met Putin in Alaska on August 15 US President Donald Trump said he had a “very productive” phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing it as a step towards ending the war in Ukraine.The two leaders agreed to hold a meeting of senior advisers next week, led by Secretary of State Marco […]

Relief for working spouses of H-1B visa holders: What does the latest Supreme Court verdict mean?

Spouses of H-1B visa holders will continue to get work authorization in the US. The US Supreme Court has recently declined to review a challenge to a federal rule that allows certain spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the United States. This comes as a major relief for H-1B visa holders whose spouses […]

Who are the Talibros? Meet the content creators braving Afghanistan

It’s the kind of video you’d expect to stumble upon on a jihadist message board in 2004: three hooded hostages kneeling, their captors standing grim-faced behind them, Kalashnikovs poised like punctuation marks. The lighting is harsh, the script familiar — a finger jabs at the air, a threat is uttered, and you brace for the […]

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed orders 20% of Abu Dhabi’s land to be designated as nature reserves | World News

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ordered expansion of protected natural areas in Abu Dhabi. Image: Booking.com In a major step toward environmental preservation, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered a significant expansion of protected natural areas in Abu Dhabi. The emirate will now designate 20% […]

Saudi Arabia launches nationwide awareness drive for World Sight Day and White Cane safety day | World News

A healthcare professional warmly engages a visitor at a modern exhibition booth, highlighting eye health resources. Throughout October, Saudi Arabia is spotlighting eye health and the rights of people with visual impairments by marking World Sight Day and White Cane Safety Day. These global observances serve as a platform to raise public awareness about the […]