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Kuwait launches Domestic Worker Visa verification tool for sponsors to verify status | World News

The new online tool on Sahel helps sponsors verify Visa 20 status, reducing visa rejections and streamlining domestic worker recruitment. To reduce administrative delays and prevent duplicate applications, Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has introduced a new visa pre-verification feature for domestic workers (Visa 20) via the Sahel app. The move is part of a broader […]

UAE: 11 illegal domestic worker recruitment offices shut down in Al Ain for licensing violations | World News

Hiring from unlicensed domestic worker offices risks legal trouble, as many fail to refund fees or provide qualified, vetted workers/ Image: File The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Registration Authority (ADRA), the arm of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development responsible for regulating and developing the […]

‘A little fight with wife’: What Trump said on domestic violence; why it sparked backlash

US president Donald Trump (File photo) US president Donald Trump drew criticism on Monday after suggesting that some cases of domestic violence were “lesser” crimes and should not be counted in crime statistics. Speaking at an event, Trump accused his opponents of exaggerating crime figures to damage his record. He said, “Much lesser things, things […]

‘Fake bomb threat’: Frontier pilot delays plane to stop ex-girlfriend from domestic violence court hearing, arrested

A Frontier pilot was arrested for a fake bomb threat in Cincinnati to stop his ex-girlfriend from attending a hearing of domestic violence against him. Andrew Brenneman, a 25-year-old pilot of Frontier Airlines, called in a fake bomb threat to one of his own company’s planes to stop his ex-girlfriend from attending a domestic violence […]

Kuwait labor report: Indians largest among four nationalities that make up 90% of domestic workforce | World News

Domestic workers in Kuwait accounted for 25.2% of all expatriate employees/Representative Image TL;DR: Domestic workers make up 25.2% of Kuwait’s expatriate labor force as of Q1 2025, totaling around 745,000, a 5.6% decrease from last year. Indians are the largest group among both domestic and overall expatriate workers, with 42.2% of domestic labor and 35.3% […]

Why Dubai staycations are booming in 2025: Discounts, domestic demand and strategic vision | World News

Dubai hotels are offering residents unbeatable summer packages, boosting staycation demand and supporting domestic tourism/Image: X TL;DR: Dubai’s staycation demand is surging, driven by value deals, convenience, and enhanced local experiences. Hotels offer steep discounts, often up to 30–40% with special packages for UAE residents. Domestic tourism growth aligns with Dubai’s Vision 2025 tourism strategy, […]

‘Aircraft malfunction’: Chinese domestic flight makes emergency landing in Nanjing; passengers report burning smell

Representative Image (AI-generated) A Chinese domestic flight of Shandong Airlines was forced to make an emergency landing in Nanjing on Friday after multiple passengers reported a burning odour, according to the South China Morning Post.Flight SC4667 en route from Qingdao to Shanghai diverted back to Nanjing after it experienced an “aircraft malfunction”. The airline said […]

Indian-origin man pleads guilty to marriage fraud in West Virginia; he claimed domestic violence to get green card

Indian man, Akaash Prakash Makwana, admits to marriage fraud in West Virginia, US. 29-year-old Aakash Prakash Makwana, an Indian citizen, has pleaded guilty to a marriage fraud which also involved identity theft — as part of a scheme to evade US immigration laws. US Justice Department said Makwana arrived in the US on a J-1 […]

United Airlines introduces new 45-minute check-in rule for domestic flights

As June approaches and summer travel ramps up, millions of Americans are heading to the skies. Over the Memorial Day weekend alone, AAA estimates that 3.61 million passengers will board flights across the US, a 2% jump from last year’s 3.55 million travellers.This year’s surge signals a strong return to air travel, with airlines expected […]

German Police Arrest Five Teenagers in Domestic Terrorism Raid

The group planned and carried out arson attacks on buildings housing asylum seekers, authorities said, warning that far-right extremist organizations are increasingly attracting young people. Source link