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Rhea Chakraborty gets her passport back after 5 years; says “Patience was my only passport” in emotional post : Bollywood News

Actress Rhea Chakraborty has finally received her passport back after nearly five years, marking a significant moment in her long legal journey following the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. Taking to social media, the actress shared an emotional post, reflecting on the struggles and resilience that defined this period of her life. Rhea Chakraborty gets […]

US govt shutdown: What GCC residents and travelers must know about visa and passport services | World News

Scheduled visa and passport services at US embassies in the GCC will continue during the government shutdown, as conditions allow/ Image composte: AP, File As the US government begins a partial shutdown due to a failure in passing key funding legislation, American embassies across the Gulf have issued clear directives to residents and travelers. While […]

Milan-London flight diverted to Paris as passenger starts ‘eating’ passport, another tries to flush it down

Ryanair’s Milan to London flight diverted after passenger starts eating his passport. A Ryanair flight from Milan to London was diverted to Paris as passengers freaked out seeing the weird activities of two men — one began ripping pages out of his passport and eating them. Another ran to the toilet and locked himself up, […]

Are UAE airports rejecting passengers over minor passport damage? Here’s why this matters for your travel plans | World News

Even a tiny tear or water stain on your passport can lead UAE airlines and immigration to refuse boarding, despite a valid visa/ Representative Image Travellers flying from the UAE are being warned: even a slightly worn passport can now stop you from boarding. As immigration and airline checks tighten, minor wear and tear, such […]

How NRIs in the UAE can update their Indian passport address: A complete guide | World News

NRIs in the UAE must reissue their Indian passport via BLS, providing original address proof, valid visa, and mandatory documents/Representative Image For Indian citizens living in the UAE, keeping passport records accurate—especially the address—is not just about compliance but also a key to avoiding administrative roadblocks. Whether you need to update your Indian address or […]

WH visit denied: Dyan Cannon faces Secret Service roadblock over passport- Who is this actress

For Hollywood star Dyan Cannon, 88, age suddenly became more than just a number—literally. The ‘Heaven Can Wait’ actress found herself locked out of the White House this week, after Secret Service agents flagged an odd discrepancy in her passport.Dyan Cannon, along with fellow actresses Kym Douglas and Tracey Bregman, and TV personality and chef […]

New passport rules for Indian expats in Dubai: What applicants need to know about 2025 photo guidelines | World News

Indian passport applications in Dubai must include ICAO-compliant photographs/Image: File Starting September 1, Indian expats in Dubai applying for new passports or renewals must submit photographs that conform to International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. The directive was officially circulated by India’s Ministry of External Affairs to all embassies and consulates worldwide, including the Indian […]

Explained: How passport renewal became easier in America – for some

TL;DR: The US has launched a fully digital passport renewal system — no paper, no post office, no queues. Nearly half of all renewals are now done online, with over 3 million American citizens already using it. Applicants can upload a photo from their phone, pay online, and receive a passport within weeks — sometimes […]

Henley Passport Index 2025: UAE Passport now among world’s most powerful, ranks 8th globally | World News

UAE passport ranks among the world’s strongest, offering broad global access in 2025/ Image: File TL;DR UAE ranks 8th globally, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 184 countries. It’s the only country in the Middle East to make it into the Henley Passport Index Top 10. The UAE jumped 34 places in 10 years, the […]

Dubai launches One Freezone Passport that unlocks access to all free zones; Louis Vuitton first to join | World News

Dubai’s One Freezone Passport offers 100% foreign ownership, tax exemptions, and fast business setup across all free zones/ Image: Pexels TL;DR Dubai launched the One Freezone Passport allowing companies to operate across all free zones with a single licence. Louis Vuitton is the first company to expand using this initiative, operating in both JAFZA and […]