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‘Defend the homeland’: ICE aims to double workforce as immigration crackdown expands; seeks ‘heroic Americans’ in new campaign

Trump administration launches major ICE recruitment drive to hire deportation officers (Image: AP) The Trump administration is launching a new recruiting campaign to attract thousands of deportation officers, lawyers, and investigators as it prepares to massively expand immigration enforcement. Backed by a surge in funding from Congress, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aims […]

Middle East crisis: Dozens killed while seeking aid at Gaza crossing; US envoy heads to Israel for talks

Image credit: AP At least 37 Palestinians were killed on Wednesday (local time) while waiting for food at a crossing in the Gaza Strip, AP reported citing a local hospital. The source of the gunfire remains unclear, and the Israeli military, which oversees the crossing, has not issued a statement. This comes as the US […]

Delta cockpit raid: Indian-origin pilot charged with child sexual abuse faces 24 felony counts; bail set at $15 million

Delta co-pilot Rustom Bhagwagar The Delta Air Line pilot who was taken into custody straight from the plane on charges of child sexual assault in Contra Costa County, California has been charged with 24 felony counts on Tuesday, according to the Norther California authorities.Indian-origin Rustom Bhagwagar, 34, was taken into custody by a group of […]

Tsunami warnings breakdown: Everything you need to know, how to stay safe, do’s and don’ts after the 8.8 Russian earthquake | World News

A powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 29, 2025, prompting widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific. From Japan and Hawaii to the U.S. West Coast, Chile, and Southeast Asia, millions were placed under evacuation advisories or watched with growing concern as tsunami waves began reaching coastal shores. With waves over […]

‘Vile racism’: Trump administration freezes $108 million in research funding to Duke University; withheld over admissions, hiring practices

Duke University faces $108 million funding suspension (Image: AP) The Donald Trump administration has suspended $108 million in federal research funding to Duke University, accusing the institution of engaging in racial discrimination through affirmative action policies. The move marks a sharp escalation in the administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices at major […]

Russia’s earthquake highlights Pacific Ring of Fire risks: Why this seismic zone is the world’s deadliest | World News

The Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped seismic belt encircling the Pacific Ocean, is one of Earth’s most active geological regions. Home to hundreds of millions of people, it stretches across bustling megacities and remote mountain towns, uniting them under a common geological destiny. Shaped by powerful tectonic plate movements, it is responsible for some […]

‘Continue legacy’: Eric Trump hints at political dynasty; suggests someone from Trump family could run for US president

Eric Trump, the second son of US President Donald Trump, on Wednesday suggested that someone from the Trump family could “certainly” run for president one day, though whether they would actually pursue it remains uncertain. In an interview with BBC Sport’s Dan Roan, Eric was asked if the Trump family could become the next political […]

London airspace shut: All outbound UK flights hit by air traffic control ‘technical issue’

London Heathrow Airport (File photo) A “technical failure” resulted in the closure of London airspace on Wednesday.“The London control area is temporarily unavailable due to technical issues,” Eurocontrol, the EU-wide air traffic control agency, said, according to Telegraph.(This is a developing story. Check again for details) Source link

UAE-based? You can now work in Spain for up to 90 days: Find out how to apply | World News

New 90-day work permit lets UAE professionals take short-term roles in Spain legally/ Representative Image TL;DR Spain now offers short-term work permits for stays under 90 days for certain skilled professionals. These permits apply to digital nomads, EU Blue Card holders, researchers, and highly qualified workers. UAE-based professionals can legally work on short projects in […]

Saudi Arabia’s EV maker, Lucid, breaks world record with 1,205 km drive across Europe in single charge | World News

Lucid’s new record of 1,205 km surpasses its previous 1,045 km single-charge drive by 160 km, setting a major milestone/ Image: Lucid Lucid Air, the Saudi-backed electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled on a single charge. The company’s Lucid Air […]