‘Missed brother’s wedding in India’: H-4 visa holder in Seattle shares pain of delays, says she watched ceremony online

[ad_1] For many Indian immigrants, US visa appointment backlogs mean missing out on pivotal family milestones such as weddings, leading to tough decisions ahead. Immigration experts caution against traveling during this time, as it could jeopardize job security and result in hefty penalties upon return, leaving professionals caught in a heartbreaking dilemma between familial duties […]

Pakistan: Polio drive in merged districts falls short; 935,000 children missed

[ad_1] File photo (Picture credit: ANI) ISLAMABAD: The polio vaccination campaign in Pakistan’s merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fell short of its target, leaving over 935,000 children under five unvaccinated, officials said, citing security challenges and population displacement as key hurdles, The Express Tribune reported.According to The Express Tribune, citing authorities, thousands of families from […]

Five Hidden Upgrades in the iPhone 17 You Probably Missed | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Cupertino, November 5 (Udaipur Kiran): Apple’s new iPhone 17 brings more than a design refresh — it quietly introduces several under-the-radar upgrades that improve performance, durability, and everyday usability. From new display tech to better cameras and connectivity, here are five subtle but powerful enhancements you might have overlooked. 1. ProMotion 120Hz Display Comes […]

Minnesota church shooting: Did Trump administration cuts weaken security? Critics blame lost funding for missed red flags

[ad_1] Representative image (Picture credit: AP) Weeks before a gunman opened fire at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 18 others, the Trump administration cut funding for a Minnesota program intended to prevent acts of mass violence, according to documents cited by the New York Times.In July, the Department of Homeland […]

Qatar’s labour reforms: Progress or missed promises for migrant workers? | World News

[ad_1] Qatar introduced sweeping labour reforms post-2020, including the removal of the Kafala system and minimum wage laws, but enforcement and worker protections remain areas of concern in 2025/Image: Shutterstock TL;DR: Since abolishing the Kafala system in August 2020, Qatar has implemented sweeping labour reforms: nearly 350,000 workers switched jobs without NOC, a non-discriminatory minimum […]

Lawyers for man executed by firing squad in South Carolina say bullets mostly missed his heart

[ad_1] This photo shows the state’s death chamber in Columbia, SC, including the electric chair and a firing squad chair (Image: AP) A man who was put to death last month in South Carolina’s second firing squad execution was conscious and likely in extreme pain for as long as a minute after the bullets, meant […]