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$700 billion for Greenland? Here’s what we know about selling price of Arctic nation

The United States could have to pay as much as $700 billion, or about Rs 58.1 lakh crore, if it were to achieve President Donald Trump’s goal of buying Greenland, according to three people familiar with the cost estimate.The estimate was generated by scholars and former US officials as part of planning around Trump’s aspiration […]

Viral video claims one immigration lawyer approved 700,000 H-1B visas. Here’s what the records show

A viral video circulating on X made an explosive claim that a single immigration lawyer in Texas has approved hundreds of thousands of H-1B visas, which again angered MAGA base into calling for the suspension of the programme. The video focuses on Dallas-based attorney Chand Parvathaneni and alleges large-scale visa fraud tied to IT “shell […]

Did GrokAI generate sexualised images of minors? Here’s what Elon Musk said

Elon Musk, X’s chief, said that he is unaware of naked underage images being generated by the artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, and added that it doesn’t produce anything illegal. He also said that there are exceptions when adversarial hacking of Grok prompts does something unexpected. “I am not aware of any naked underage images generated […]

Kuwait: Ministry of Finance to sell iPhones, iPads and more at sealed auction – Here’s how to bid | World News

Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance launches a sealed-bid auction selling unused gadgets / Image: AI Illustration The Kuwaiti Ministry of Finance has officially announced a unique public auction that has tech enthusiasts and bargain hunters talking. This isn’t just any sale; the government is offloading a significant collection of iPhones and iPads that previously belonged to […]

‘Huge problem’: Is Cuba next after Venezuela? Here’s what Marco Rubio said

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Cuban government was “a huge problem” when he was asked in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” whether the Trump administration’s next target was the Cuban government.Rubio is speaking to several US media outlets after the US launched an operation and removed the oil-rich country’s […]

China’s baby steps: Ageing Beijing to tax condoms, contraceptives; here’s why

(AI image generated using ChatGPT) China has begun taxing condoms and other contraceptives, ending a three-decade exemption as the government intensifies efforts to reverse a deepening demographic decline. From January 1, condoms and contraceptive pills are subject to a 13% value-added tax, the standard rate applied to most consumer goods, according to Reuters.The move marks […]

Can Indian citizens apply for H-1B renewal from the UAE? Here’s what Reddit post read

Indians can now apply for the H-1B renewal from a third country. Yes, this is what a Reddit user claimed. Indian H-1B visa holders can now opt to apply from third countries such as the United Arab Emirates amid long appointment backlogs at US consulates in India, provided they hold valid residency permits.One Indian citizen […]

Can you get married in the US on a visitor visa and apply for Green Card? Here’s the most crucial 90-day rule

As 2025 remains the year of President Donald Trump’s massive immigration crackdown with around 39 countries on US travel ban list, one of the frequently asked questions is if one can still get married in the US on a visitor visa. The answer is yes if they are from countries that are being issued a […]

The UAE has no rivers or lakes, yet it somehow supplies water to millions; here’s how | World News

Known as one of the world’s most luxurious destinations, the United Arab Emirates is famous for its soaring skyscrapers, supercars, and extravagant lifestyle. Beyond this image of wealth and opulence, the country is also economically robust. With a GDP of $504 billion and a population of just 9.52 million, it ranks among the most stable […]

Saudi Central Bank slashes banking and payment fees: Here’s all you need to know | World News

SAMA’s new fees guide reduces banking, Mada card, financing, check, transfer, and document fees nationwide/Image: X Saudi Arabia has taken a major step to make banking more affordable and transparent. The Saudi Central Bank, known as SAMA, has unveiled a comprehensive new fees guide for financial institutions. The updated framework slashes customer fees, caps charges […]