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South Carolina campus scare: University issues all-clear after active shooter alert; viral clip of ‘umbrella guy’ blamed for scare

Viral clip of ‘umbrella guy’ blamed for scare The University of South Carolina has given the all-clear after a shelter-in-place order on Sunday evening over reports of a possible active shooter near the Thomas Cooper Library. Officials later confirmed there was no evidence of a gunman, and the alert was issued out of “an abundance […]

Menendez brothers’ parole: Day after Erik, Lyle’s freedom bid denied; board issues three-year denial

Lyle Menendez appears before the parole board via teleconference at the Richard J Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. (Picture credit: AP) Lyle Menendez, one of the two brothers convicted of murdering their wealthy parents in Beverly Hills more than three decades ago, has been denied parole by a California state panel.The 57-year-old, who uses […]

Immigration fraud: USCIS issues fresh warning against providing false information to gain citizenship

USCIS said it has restored robust screening to stop immigration fraud. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a fresh warning to illegal aliens who provide false information to the administration to gain entry into the US. The agency said it has restored robust screening and vetting capabilities so that such individuals are caught easily. […]

‘Issues must be resolved with Ukraine’s participation’: Zelenskyy hails US security guarantees; calls for trilateral talks with Russia

File photo: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy (Picture credit: AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has hailed Washington’s decision to join security guarantees for Kyiv, describing it as a “historic step” and urging the creation of a trilateral format involving Ukraine, the United States and Russia.“Everyone supports that key issues must be resolved with Ukraine’s participation in a […]

US citizenship: Trump administration to heavily scrutinize ‘good moral character’, USCIS issues new policy

Good moral character is now a necessary requirement to get US citizenship. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has asked officers to heavily focus on “good moral character” while considering citizenship applications of immigrants. It is not a new requirement and good moral character usually refers to the absence of criminal offenses of disqualifying conduct […]

War crime: Israel, Russian armed forces accused of sexual violence; UN issues notice

Representational image (AFP) UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres put Israel and Russia on notice, warning that they could be added next year to a UN list of parties “credibly suspected” of committing sexual violence in conflict zones. In his annual report to the UN security council, Guterres expressed grave concern over credible reports of rape and […]

‘Cold civil war’: Former NBC host Chuck Todd issues stern warning for America; blames Donald Trump as key driver of political crisis

Chuck Todd (Image: X/@chucktodd) and Donald Trump (AP image) Former NBC host Chuck Todd warned that the United States is heading towards a “cold civil war,” as political battles over redistricting intensify in states like Texas and California.Speaking on The Chuck Toddcast on Tuesday, Todd described the disputes as “the latest skirmish” in an escalating […]

Dubai Metro issues warning: Avoid these costly mistakes or face fines up to AED 2,000 | World News

Metro rule-breakers can now face fines of up to AED 2,000/ Image: Dubai metro X TL;DR: Dubai Metro passengers face fines ranging from AED 100 to AED 2,000, depending on the severity of the violation. Minor offences like eating, entering restricted cabins, or putting feet on seats incur AED 100. Moderate offences like fare evasion […]

Anaconda shooting: Montana manhunt intensifies for veteran accused after 4 killed; kin says suspect struggled with mental health issues

US Police continued scouring the rugged mountains of Montana on Saturday as the search for Michael Paul Brown, a 45-year-old military veteran accused of fatally shooting four people at The Owl Bar in Anaconda, entered its second day. Brown fled the scene in a white pickup truck, which was later abandoned, according to Lee Johnson […]

Energy drink on the rocks? Celsius cans mistakenly filled with High Noon vodka; US FDA issues warning

US authorities have issued a warning to Celsius energy drinks consumers after a packaging blunder led to vodka being mistakenly added to some cans.The US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) said the warning applies to the Astro Vibe Blue Razz edition of the Celsius energy drink.According to the agency, a packaging supplier accidentally shipped empty […]