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Religious workers’ visa: Trump admin reduces one-year mandatory out-of-country waiting period for R-1 renewal

While the Trump administration is cracking down on all visas, it chose to do otherwise for religious workers’ visa as the administration announced a new rule to remove a one-year out-of-country waiting period for priests and religious workers seeking a new temporary R-1 visa after their previous visa expires. Old R-1 visa rule The R-1 […]

Hong Kong tragedy: Officials declare 3-day mourning period as toll hits 128; 8 more arrested in fire case

Hong Kong on Saturday entered a three-day official mourning period for victims of the devastating fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Tai Po, as the death toll climbed to 128 and investigations widened. Authorities also announced that eight more people have been arrested in connection with the tragedy, one of the worst […]

UAE extends grace period for Advertiser Permit: What every influencer, content creator needs to know about the digital law? | World News

UAE Media Council announced application deadline for Advertiser Permit, a mandatory requirement for digital content creation. Image: AI Representative Image. The UAE Media Council has extended the deadline for content creators and advertisers to obtain the mandatory Advertiser Permit until January 31, 2026. This permit, initially required from October 30, 2025, is crucial for anyone […]

Oman to end visa renewal grace period on July 31: Here’s what you need to know | World News

Oman’s visa renewal grace period nears its July 31 deadline/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s grace period for visa and residency expiry ends on July 31, 2025. Eligible expatriates may renew or transfer visas without paying any fines.. Others planning to exit Oman permanently with expired non-work visas can also do so without penalties. Royal Oman Police […]

Kuwait gives 4-month grace period for people who lost citizenship: Can they still travel and work? | World News

Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has granted a four-month grace period for people whose citizenship was revoked/Image: iStock TL;DR: Kuwait has introduced a 4-month grace period for individuals who lost citizenship under the “Outstanding Services” clause; during this time they can travel using their Kuwaiti passports. A one-year window is allotted for affected people to obtain […]

Kubbra Sait’s bold call for Period Positivity on Menstrual Hygiene Day: “Sometimes it’s like a trickle, sometimes it’s like a tsunami” : Bollywood News

In a country that celebrates the red sindoor as a symbol of marriage and the red chunari as a sign of devotion, actress and public speaker Kubbra Sait’s fiery monologue on menstruation she shared eight years ago lands like a much-needed slap of truth. The actress shared the link of the video on her Instagram […]

Sri Lanka: How period poverty keeps girls out of school

When 14-year-old Janani gets her period, she doesn’t always make it to school. Some days, there are no sanitary pads at home, and Janani is forced to use a pad made from old clothes. On those days, she skips classes.“I feel ashamed of using cloth,” Janani told DW. “If we miss school because of this, […]