$15,000 bond for US B1/B2 visas: Bangladeshis warned by US embassy ahead of January 21

[ad_1] Bangladeshi nationals approved for a B1/B2 (business and tourist) United States visa will be required to post a bond of up to $15,000 from January 21, 2026, the US Embassy in Dhaka announced on it’s social media page. This new rule will apply only to visas issued on or after that date. Nationals holding […]

Afghan Taliban visit Bangladesh ahead of polls

[ad_1] Afghan Taliban officials have visited Bangladesh and met Islamist leaders who are seeking to increase their political influence ahead of elections due in February, Islamist officials in Dhaka said Monday.Abu Sayem Khaled, president of the Bangladesh-Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce, told AFP that the visit by Noor Ahmad Noor, director general at Kabul’s Ministry of […]

‘If Ukraine did not want to resolve …’: Putin sends warning ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

[ad_1] Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia could see Kyiv was in no hurry to end the Ukraine conflict by peaceful means, Interfax news agency reported on Saturday.Putin said that if Ukraine did not want to resolve the conflict peacefully then Russia would accomplish all goals of its “special military operation” by force, Russian […]

Oman tightens Adventure Tourism Rules ahead of 2026 | World News

[ad_1] Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism mandates strict adherence to safety guidelines for adventure tourism operators and participants. This legal requirement ensures safe practices for activities like canyoning and rock climbing, protecting both visitors and the Sultanate’s natural landscapes. Compliance is crucial for responsible tourism growth. Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism has issued […]

AOC says she would ‘stomp’ JD Vance in 2028 presidential race as poll shows her narrowly ahead | World News

[ad_1] Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she would “stomp” Vice President JD Vance in a hypothetical 2028 presidential race after a newly released poll showed her holding a narrow lead over Vance. The remark was made during a brief, unscripted exchange with a reporter outside the US Capitol, where she was asked about early head-to-head polling, […]

Trump about to wage war on Venezuela? Tucker Carlson makes bold claim ahead of US president’s televised address

[ad_1] Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson made a startling claim that President Donald Trump may use his upcoming televised address to announce war with Venezuela.Carlson was speaking on the online show Judging Freedom. The right-winger said he was told by a member of Congress that lawmakers had been briefed ahead of Trump’s planned 9 pm address. […]

Khawaja Declares Himself Fully Fit Ahead of Adelaide Test | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Adelaide, December 13 (Udaipur Kiran) – Experienced Australian opener Usman Khawaja has declared himself 100 percent fit ahead of the third Ashes Test, affirming his full commitment to playing for Australia. However, he acknowledged that his selection in the final eleven is not in his hands. On the second day of the Adelaide Test, […]

‘President of peace’: US state department rebrands USIP after Trump, ahead of Rwanda-DRC deal

[ad_1] The US state department on Wednesday announced that the building of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) in Washington, DC, has been rebranded as the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace. This marks the first time the institute has been rededicated under a sitting president’s name. The announcement was made through an official […]

Qatar updates Hayya GCC Visa allowing 2 month stay ahead of 2025 FIFA Arab Cup | World News

[ad_1] The updated Hayya A2 visa allows GCC residents to stay two months and enter Qatar multiple times/Representative Image Qatar is making it easier than ever for residents of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to visit the country during a season packed with sports, culture, and entertainment. With new updates to the Hayya GCC Resident […]