Are there any legal remedies for H1-B visa delays? Immigration attorney says the better option for applicants would be to…

H-1B visa holders facing sudden appointment cancellations have little legal relief, according to immigration lawyers, as interview dates are pushed late into 2026, leaving thousands anxious and hasty to protect jobs and travel plans.Mass cancellations and abrupt rescheduling of H-1B visa stamping appointments have pushed interview dates from early 2026 to as late as October […]

Thousands gather at Bondi Beach to mourn victims of antisemitic attack

A police boat patrols Bondi Beach in Sydney, ahead of a ceremony to mark the National Day of Reflection for victims and survivors from the mass shooting (Picture credit: AP) MELBOURNE: Thousands of mourners gathered under tight police security at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Sunday evening to mark a week since two gunmen targeting […]

Kuwait makes health insurance mandatory for foreign residents & visitors from Dec 23: Fees & exemptions | World News

Kuwait mandates health insurance from December 23 for all foreign residents and visitors, with specified fees/Representative Image Starting December 23, all foreigners entering or living in Kuwait will need to pay health insurance fees, as new regulations from the Ministry of Health take effect. Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi issued executive rules under Law No. 1 […]

Smuggled North Korean phone exposes disturbing details of how Kim Jong Un’s regime spies on citizens |

A smartphone smuggled out of North Korea has offered one of the clearest glimpses yet into how tightly the state controls language, information and private behaviour. Obtained by the BBC in late 2024 through defector networks and analysed by technology specialists, the device shows a level of surveillance and ideological enforcement built directly into everyday […]

Pakistan winter rain chaos: Two women killed in Balochistan crash; cities struggle with power crisis

At least two women were killed and several others injured in Balochistan’s Noshki district after a passenger waggon skidded on a rain-soaked highway and collided with an oncoming truck, Dawn reported. The vehicle was travelling from Quetta to Chagai when the crash occurred near the Sher Jan Agha area.Five passengers sustained injuries, with two shifted […]

Saudi Ministry of Interior launches special stamp to celebrate world Arabic Language Day | World News

Saudi Arabia launched a commemorative stamp for World Arabic Language Day at major airports and border crossings/Image: X To honor the rich heritage of the Arabic language, Saudi Arabia has unveiled a unique commemorative stamp, giving travelers a tangible piece of cultural pride. Commemorating Arabic language day The Ministry of Interior, through its General Directorate […]

Saudi Arabia mandates official salary transfers for domestic workers: What it means for employers and workers | World News

Starting January 2026, Saudi Arabia mandates domestic worker’s salaries be paid securely through official channels/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is taking a major step to protect domestic worker’s rights by making it mandatory for all employers to transfer salaries through official channels starting January 1, 2026. This move, designed to enhance transparency, ensure timely payments, and […]

‘Prepare for street movement’: Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests after 17 years sentence; claims his lawyers were not heard in court

Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked his supporters to prepare for nationwide protests and said he will challenge his conviction in the Islamabad High Court after he and his wife, Bushra Bibi, were sentenced to 17 years in prison in the Toshakhana-II corruption case on Saturday.Khan, who does […]

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh introduces new semester and annual passes for unlimited travel from Jan 2026 | World News

Riyadh introduced new semester and annual passes from January 2026, offering unlimited travel across the city/Representative Image Starting next year, Riyadh commuters and students will have a simpler, more cost effective way to travel across the city as the Public Transport Authority rolls out new ticket options designed for unlimited travel. The Riyadh Public Transport […]

‘Conducted operations’: Yunus says RAB, police probing Hindu man’s murder in Bangladesh; 10 arrested

File photo: Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government (Picture credit: PTI) Ten people have been arrested in connection with the brutal killing of a 27-year-old Hindu man in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district, as authorities face mounting pressure to act against mob violence amid wider unrest in the country.Seven suspects were detained by the Rapid […]