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Explained: Why four US Congressmen have written to Rutgers over a ‘Hindutva in America’ event | World News

President Donald Trump speaks during a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington. At left is Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) The controversy over an academic event at Rutgers University has turned into a flashpoint for America’s Hindu community — and […]

Dubai taxi colours explained: The meaning behind all seven roof shades | World News

Dubai taxi roofs are colour-coded, with different colours implying a different kind of ride. Image: AI Representative Image. Dubai’s public transportation is renowned globally for its sophistication and user-friendly approach. Among its numerous transit options, the taxi network stands out for its unique feature – brightly coloured roofs. These colours are not mere aesthetics but […]

Explained: Why a US appeals court may revisit Donald Trump’s Portland troop ruling | World News

Trump wins court battle to deploy Oregon National Guard, raising alarm over presidential power limits/Image: AP A federal appeals court decision that handed Donald Trump a legal victory on deploying the Oregon National Guard to Portland is now under threat — as a judge calls for a rare full-court review that could overturn it. Driving […]

Explained: What was Saudi Arabia’s Kafala system and why its abolition is a historic moment for migrant workers | World News

Saudi Arabia’s labour reforms mark a major shift, easing worker mobility and reducing Kafala dependency to promote fair employment rights / Illustration generated by AI For over half a century, a single word defined the lives of millions of foreign workers in the Gulf: kafala, Arabic for “sponsorship.” It decided whether they could change jobs, […]

Explained: Why Dubai is the second-most sought after residency for high-net-worth individuals (HWNIs) from India | World News

In 2025, over 8,500 high-net-worth individuals from India are expected to migrate, marking a record outflow/AI Image for Illustrative and creative purposes It used to be simple. If you were wealthy and ambitious in India, your migration wishlist read like a Western dream: a Green Card in the US, a start-up visa in Canada, or […]

Explained: How this China spy scandal could destroy US-UK ties | World News

When two men accused of spying for Beijing walked free from a London courtroom last month, the tremors were felt far beyond Westminster. In Washington, they registered as something far more serious: a crack in the bedrock of one of the world’s most trusted intelligence partnerships. Now, the White House is warning that Britain’s failure […]

Explained: US Shutdown Showdown – How Donald Trump plans to pay American troops

President Donald Trump is greeted by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth before speaking to a gathering of top U.S. military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Even as the federal government shutdown drags into its third week with no end in sight, President Donald Trump […]

Explained: Why Peter Thiel thinks Greta Thunberg is the ‘Antichrist’; and could pave the way of a ‘one-world government’ | World News

Billionaire investor Peter Thiel believes global regulation of technology and climate action could pave the way for a “one-world government” — and, ultimately, the rise of the Antichrist. In a series of private lectures, he even suggested that Greta Thunberg fits the profile. Driving the News The Times of London has obtained transcripts from a […]

Dubai sets new rules for engineering consultancy firms: Licensing, conditions, and penalties explained | World News

Dubai’s new law enforces strict licensing and standards to advance and regulate engineering consultancy services/Representative Image Dubai has enacted Law No. (14) of 2025 to regulate engineering consultancy activities across the emirate. This legislation aims to elevate the quality and governance of engineering consultancy services by setting stringent licensing requirements, classification criteria, and operational standards. […]

Explained: Why Elon Musk is under-fire for his emoji on British colonial rule in India; sparking social media fury | World News

Elon Musk has a habit of dropping cryptic emojis and letting the internet do the rest. On October 2, one such gesture — a “🤔” in reply to a post claiming that “there is no such thing as colonisation” — set off a storm in India. The post argued that if Indians in England became […]