‘Why am I paying taxes?’ Woman slams government over immigration, says child’s learning suffered due to non-English-speaking students

A woman has sparked debate online after criticising the government over immigration and its impact on public education, saying her child’s learning has suffered in a classroom with a large number of non-English-speaking students. In a video circulating on social media, the woman said, “Why is one of my children in a class where she’s […]

$10,000 to $100,000 per person: Trump considers paying Greenlanders to ‘buy’ island for US

The Trump administration is considering a plan to offer direct cash payments to Greenlanders in an effort to persuade them to break away from Denmark and move closer to the United States, according to multiple sources cited by news agency Reuters.US officials have talked internally about offering lump sum payments of between $10,000 and $100,000 […]

Indian-origin venture capitalist says she doesn’t understand why billionaires are fleeing California: ‘Paying most of the taxes’

Indian-origin venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani has questioned why California’s richest residents are threatening to leave the Blue state over a proposed “billionaire tax”, saying the wealthiest already take most of the tax burden.In a post on X, Motwani pushed back against claims that the proposal would unfairly target the ultra-rich. “As expected, billionaires paid […]

How to import and drive your UAE car legally in India without paying import taxes | World News

The CPD system allows duty-free entry of UAE-registered vehicles into India for up to six months, extendable upon request/ AI representative image for illustrative purposes only Why traditional car imports to India are unaffordable for most India’s car market is vast but limited when it comes to certain performance-focused, enthusiast-grade, and high-end models from global […]

‘We are lost’: Indian-origin businessman Paramjit Singh, living in US for 30 years, detained by ICE; offence is using pay phone without paying in past

Indian-origin businessman Paramjit Singh was detained by ICE and kept in custody for over a month. (Photo: Newsweek) Paramjit Singh, an Indian who immigrated to the United States more than 30 years ago, has been detained by the ICE and kept in custody for over a month now. Paramjit is a green card holder and […]

Elon Musk’s Tesla is paying $243 million to a Florida family; find out why | World News

A Florida jury has ordered Tesla to pay $243 million in damages to the family of a 22-year-old woman who died in a 2019 crash involving a Model S sedan equipped with Tesla’s Autopilot driver-assistance technology. The case, centered around allegations that Tesla’s Autopilot system failed to prevent the fatal collision, marks one of the […]

UAE: Why Dubai landlords are paying the price for partitioned homes and now turning away bachelors | World News

Landlords in Dubai are spending thousands repairing damage caused by illegal partitions and now prefer renting to families over bachelors/ Representative Image After a sweeping enforcement drive by Dubai authorities against illegal room partitions in residential units, many landlords are now dealing with severe property damage, costly repairs, and a shift in rental strategies. As […]

Why Columbia University is paying $200 million to Trump administration | World News

Columbia University has agreed to pay over $200 million to settle allegations made by the Trump administration that it failed to adequately protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment on campus. The settlement ends a federal investigation triggered by incidents of verbal abuse, ostracism, and hostile behavior directed at Jewish students during pro-Palestinian protests linked to […]

UAE: No visa renewal for Dubai residents without paying traffic fines, what expats need to know | World News

Dubai’s new system requires residents to settle all unpaid traffic fines, either fully or via instalments, before completing visa renewals/ Image: Dubai Media Office TL;DR Dubai residents must clear all traffic fines before renewing or issuing residency visas, under a new pilot system by GDRFA. The system is designed to encourage rule-following, not punish, payment […]