US State Department issues list of world’s most dangerous countries for Americans amid Iran conflict | World News

US State Department Travel Advisory Map As conflict involving Iran continues to reshape global security conditions, the US. Department of State has issued updated travel advisories, warning that American citizensU abroad could face risks ranging from arbitrary detention to violence and kidnapping. The updated guidance, reflected in the department’s global advisory interactive world map, places […]

World Happiness Report 2026: Finland and Afghanistan maintain top and bottom positions respectively; India improves ranking – check full list | India News

AI image generated for representational purposes. Heavy social media use is driving a sharp decline in well-being among young people, with teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe particularly affected, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 released on Thursday.The annual study, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, also […]

‘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 […]

Bangladesh invites 13 nations, including India, to BNP govt swearing-in; who’s on the list

BNP chairman Tarique Rahman (AP) Bangladesh is set for a change in leadership as the newly elected government of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), led by chairperson Tarique Rahman, prepares to take oath on Tuesday.Ahead of the swearing-in, chief adviser of the interim government Muhammad Yunus has invited leaders from 13 countries to attend the ceremony, […]

Should Iran Guards be on ‘terrorist list’? EU to decide as toll crosses 6,000

The European Union is moving closer to designating Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation, amid mounting international pressure over Tehran’s violent crackdown on nationwide protests that activists say has killed at least 6,373 people.EU foreign ministers are expected to agree on Thursday to place the IRGC on the bloc’s terror blacklist, a […]

California university professor warns H-1B freeze will harm higher education, shares list of global scholars from Texas university | World News

A California university professor has warned that a freeze on new H-1B visa petitions could weaken higher education in Texas and across the US, arguing that international recruitment has been central to the success of leading universities. In a widely shared post, Jelani Nelson, a computer science professor at the University of California, Berkeley, said […]

US freezes visa processing for 75 countries: Is India, Pakistan in the list? Check the complete details

The US State Department paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge.A State Department memo, seen first by Fox News Digital, directed consular officers to refuse visas under existing law while the department reassessed screening and vetting procedures.The pause began Jan. 21 and continued […]

MrBeast reveals biggest creators collaboration for upcoming Beast Games season 2, list of all streamers appearing in the Amazon Prime show

MrBeast (via Getty Images) YouTube star Jimmy “MrBeast” has confirmed the full list of creators who will take part in his next massive challenge video worth $1,000,000. The reveal happened during a special livestream on January 7, 2025. MrBeast joined hands with Jason “Jasontheween” for a $50,000 giveaway stream. The event was held to celebrate […]

US travel ban on 39 countries comes into effect; check full list here

The expanded US travel ban announced late last year is now officially in force. As of January 1, 2026, citizens from 39 countries are facing either full or partial restrictions on entering the United States, under a new White House proclamation issued by the Trump administration.The move was first flagged on December 4, 2025, when […]