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Meet Mora Namdar: Trump appoints beauty salon owner to oversee US passport and visa approvals | World News

Donald Trump has appointed Mora Namdar as Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, placing her in charge of US passport issuance and visa approvals. The role gives Namdar significant authority over who is allowed to enter or remain in the United States, at a time when immigration and travel rules are again a central […]

‘Indian passport no longer adds value to my life’: Tech educator frustrated over visa hurdles | World News

Kunal Kushwaha, an Indian-origin tech educator and developer advocate, shared a personal account of the limits he says come with holding an Indian passport while working globally. In a viral post on X, Kushwaha described how visa rules and paperwork often disrupt his travel plansAfter a recent trip to Berlin, Kushwaha said he was unable […]

Udaipur Passport Centre Shift Row Deepens, Questions Mount Over ‘Upgradation’ Claim | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, December 6 (Vikas Bokdia): Fresh controversy has erupted over the shifting of the Udaipur Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), as serious contradictions have emerged between statements made in Parliament and the actual ground situation. On December 5, 2025, in reply to a question by MP Dr. Mannalal Rawat, the Ministry of External Affairs claimed that […]

Oman launches emergency passport renewal service at Muscat International Airport | World News

Muscat International Airport now offers emergency passport renewal for citizens with less than six months’ validity/Representative Image Travel emergencies can arise unexpectedly—whether it’s a student rushing to join studies abroad, a patient seeking urgent medical treatment overseas, or a professional required to travel for work. Recognizing this, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) has introduced an […]

UAE: Indian embassy announces three new Indian passport designs for residents with advanced security features | World News

UAE unveils three new Indian passport designs today / AI-generated illustration Indian expats in the UAE are witnessing a first-of-its-kind change, as the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi confirmed on October 28, 2025, that three different Indian passport designs are now officially in circulation the older booklet, the machine-readable version, and the newly introduced chip-enabled […]

No more queues: Parents in Kuwait can now get certified passport copies for kids online | World News

Parents in Kuwait can now download certified digital passport copies for children under 16, eliminating the need for in-person applications/ Image: X@ArabTimes Parents in Kuwait can now obtain certified digital copies of their children’s passports directly through the Ministry of Interior’s new online portal. The service,available for minors under 16, marks a major step in […]

US passports rank drop from Henley Passport Index 2025: Top 10 strongest passports in the world revealed | World News

In a historic shift, the United States passport has fallen out of the top 10 most powerful passports for the first time in its 20-year history, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025. Once ranked first in 2014, the US now sits at 12th place, tied with Malaysia, allowing visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 180 […]

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, […]