A broad coalition of US higher education organizations is urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw a proposed rule that would replace the longstanding “duration of status” (D/S) policy for F-1 international students and J-1 exchange visitors with fixed, four-year visa terms. The groups warn that the change would harm US colleges and […]
Demonstrators hold up placards reading “water and electricity are basic human rights” (Image credits: AP) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government on Monday following days of deadly unrest which the United Nations says left at least 22 people dead. “I have decided to terminate the functions of the Prime Minister and the government,” Rajoelina […]
US President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, may only be 19, but his dating life is making headlines as a report revealed that an entire floor was shut down for him to have a romantic meet-up. Page Six reported that Trump’s son recently hosted a crush at Trump Tower—because nothing says “ultimate flex” quite […]
Residents must earn between AED 4,000 and AED 15,000 monthly to sponsor family or friends for UAE visit visas/ Representative Image Thinking of inviting your parents, siblings, or even a friend, to visit you in the UAE? You’ll now need to show what’s in your paycheck. The country has introduced new income rules for sponsoring […]
Emirates bans in-flight use of power banks from October 1, citing safety risks and industry incidents/Image: Emirates Starting October 1, 2025, Emirates will strictly ban the use of power banks on all its flights. Passengers can still carry one power bank under 100Wh in their carry-on but are prohibited from using or charging it during […]
October 2025 UAE fuel prices rise slightly, practical tips for commuters, families, and middle-class residents to save money/ representative Image The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the fuel prices for October 2025, reflecting a slight increase across all fuel types compared to September. These adjustments align with global oil market trends and are part […]
Security forces disperse and arrest protesters (Image credits: AP) Police detained dozens of people on Monday in Morocco, according to a local rights group and news agencies, as they sought to quash a third day of protests calling for education and health reforms.A heavy security presence was seen in cities such as the capital Rabat […]
The Iranian flag (Image credits: AP) Iran is once again facing crippling international sanctions on its weapons trade, oil exports, international banking, and much more under the snapback mechanism of the 2015 nuclear deal.The accord, concluded between Iran on one side and the US, France, Germany, the UK, Russia and China, as well as the […]
A bitter standoff in Washington over health care and spending has pushed the United States to the brink of its first government shutdown in seven years. Unless lawmakers strike a deal before midnight, large parts of the federal government will be forced to suspend operations, with hundreds of thousands of workers either furloughed or asked […]
A British blogger was arrested for sharing an anti-Hamas meme, “F**k Hamas,” on social media, Fox News reported. Pete North, 47, was detained at his Yorkshire home in the UK on September 25 for sharing a meme on X in August that read “F— Hamas,” accompanied by a Palestinian flag and further offensive remarks targeting […]
