H1-B relief? USCIS says some visa holders may not need to leave US for Green Card process

Thousands of H1-B visa holders in US may no longer be automatically required to leave the country while applying for permanent residency, after US immigration authorities issued a clarification on a controversial new policy introduced by the Trump administration.The clarification came days after the Trump administration released a major policy memo that narrowed the circumstances […]

Waiting for Green Card? Leave US first, re-enter with an immigrant visa

US plans to send those who are waiting for their Green Card back to their home countries. In a huge move, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services is going to ask individuals who are waiting for their Green Cards to leave the country and wait in their own country. The USCIS announced new guidance directing […]

Hantavirus outbreak: Passengers evacuated from cruise ship to leave hospital after 72-hour quarantine

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius Passengers evacuated from the virus-hit Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius are set to begin leaving a specialist isolation facility in the UK after completing an initial 72-hour quarantine period, as health officials continue efforts to contain a rare hantavirus outbreak linked to the vessel.According to a BBC report, the group […]

UK annual leave: How holiday dates create shorter working week

UK annual leave: How holiday dates create shorter working week A rare sequence of official days off is set to shape a three-day workweek in the UK near the close of 2026, stemming from adjusted public holiday rules. Because of how dates fall, the replacement day for Boxing Day moves into a standard weekday. This […]

Filipino bakery owner in UAE offers free grocery to expats facing job loss and unpaid leave: Each branch to distribute 100 packets | World News

As many expatriate families in the UAE grapple with reduced wages and unpaid leave following recent geopolitical tensions, one business owner has stepped in with a personal initiative aimed at offering immediate relief.Maria Paz Banaag-Marquez, 59, who runs a well-established pastry chain across the UAE, has announced the distribution of free grocery packets to support […]

First time since 1972, humans leave Earth orbit: Artemis II astronauts head for the Moon; what comes next?

Artemis II was launched on Thursday. In a major leap for human spaceflight, Nasa’s Artemis II mission successfully executed a critical engine burn late Thursday, sending its crew out of Earth’s orbit and onto a path toward the moon.The trans-lunar injection took place about 25 hours after liftoff, placing three American astronauts and one Canadian […]

Will Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to Iram leave him red-faced again?

As President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline ticks down, Tehran has responded to his threat to “obliterate” Iranian power plants with a threat of its own — and shown no signs of backing down. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have now declared that energy facilities in countries hosting US bases will be “lawful targets” if Trump follows through.Writing […]

‘Leave immediately’: UK puts 14 countries on ‘do not travel’ list amid Middle East tensions

Amid escalating instability in the Middle East, the UK government has issued its strongest travel warning, placing 14 countries on its “do not travel” list, urging British nationals to leave immediately if they are currently in these regions.The advisory, issued by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), comes as regional conflict continues to disrupt […]

‘Blatantly false’: DHS says US citizen Sunny Naqvi never taken into custody, was allowed to leave within 90 minutes

The Department of Homeland Security rejected the story of Sunny Naqvi, a US citizen who claimed she was taken into custody and was released after 43 hours, and said Naqvi was released within 90 minutes of herarrival to the United States. Naqvi was not taken into custody and was neither transferred to the ICE for […]

Stranded amid Iran vs US-Israel war? Know your rights on salary, leave, remote work as per UAE Labour Law

Stranded UAE Workers: What Happens to Your Job and Salary Amidst Regional Instability? Thousands of residents across the United Arab Emirates have recently found themselves unexpectedly stranded outside the country due to flight disruptions, airspace closures and regional instability amid Iran vs US-Israel war. For many employees working in the UAE, the sudden inability to […]