UAE citizens can now renew passports up to one year before expiry, ICP announces | World News

[ad_1] The UAE passport now grants visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 185 countries, ranking it 8th strongest worldwide in 2025/ Representative image Starting August 18, 2025, UAE citizens will be allowed to renew their passports up to one year before the expiry date, a change from the earlier six-month window. The new rule, issued by […]

An Israeli minister announces plan that will effectively split West Bank into two

[ad_1] TEL AVIV: Israeli far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich announced work would start on a long-delayed settlement that would divide the West Bank and cut it off from East Jerusalem, a move his office said would “bury” the idea of a Palestinian state.The Palestinian govt, allies and campaign groups condemned the scheme. The construction on […]

‘Racism and Xenophobia have no place’: Irish embassy condemns violence against Indians; announces their deputy PM will meet Indian diaspora | India News

[ad_1] The Ireland embassy in India on Friday condemned the violent attacks on Indian citizens in the country and said racism and xenophobia have no place. The Embassy announced that Ireland’s deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister will hold discussions with Indian community representatives on August 11.The Embassy released an official statement declaring, “We […]

‘We don’t want to keep it, but … ‘: Israel announces plan to take over Gaza; what it means

[ad_1] Israel’s security cabinet on Friday approved Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposal to occupy Gaza City, situated in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.A day earlier, Netanyahu had announced that Israel intends to take full military control of the entire Gaza territory. However, he also clarified that Israel does not plan to govern the […]

‘Threat to national security’: Trump administration announces $50M bounty on Venezuela’s Maduro; seized 30 tons of cocaine

[ad_1] US Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday announced that the state and justice department are offering a $50 million reward for information that would leads to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.The US Justice and State Departments allege that Maduro is involved in supporting drug cartels and violent street gangs, while leading a […]

‘Bangladesh elections before Ramadan’: Muhammad Yunus announces February 2026 election; here are the details

[ad_1] Muhammad Yunus (ANI image) Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday announced that the country’s next general elections will be held in February 2026, ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. He made the declaration during his address to the nation via state television, BTV and radio to […]

‘Tactical pause’: Israel announces military activity halt for aid in Gaza; suspends combat in 3 areas

[ad_1] The Israel Defence Forces announced on Sunday the implementation of daily “tactical pause” in military operations across three Gaza regions, addressing escalating humanitarian concerns.The forces confirmed suspension of activities in Muwasi, Deir al-Balah and Gaza City between 10 am and 8 pm local time, commencing Sunday until further notice. Despite claims of non-operation in […]

US announces investigation into Harvard’s use of international visas, gives one-week deadline for details

[ad_1] Trump opens new investigation into Harvard’s use of international visa programs. The Donald Trump administration Wednesday announced opening a new investigation into Harvard University’s use of international visas amid the ongoing faceoff. This is the the third aggressive action from the government between the administration and the university. “.@StateDept is opening an investigation into […]

Epstein files row derails House session: Speaker Mike Johnson announces early end; Maxwell subpoena, records battle loom

[ad_1] Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., blames Democrats, former President Joe Biden, and Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie of Kentucky, over the Jeffrey Epstein situation (AP photo) The Congressional upheaval over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation deepened this week as House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly announced an early end to the legislative session, cutting it […]