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Immigration policy by proxy: How the US is using antisemitism settlements to curb foreign student enrollment

Columbia settlement reveals link between antisemitism probes and US immigration policy The Trump administration has introduced measures that link antisemitism investigations with policies aimed at reducing international student enrolment at US universities. A recent agreement with Columbia University has revealed provisions that extend beyond antisemitism-related enforcement, including a clause that calls for a reduction in […]

UAE: No more power banks on Emirates flights? What to know about new policy starting October 1 | World News

Power banks use lithium-ion batteries where ions move between electrodes; overheating or damage can cause thermal runaway, leading to fires/ Image generated using AI for illustrative and creative purposes Starting October 1, 2025, Emirates will implement a strict new safety policy prohibiting the use of power banks on all its flights. The measure aims to […]

‘No plans to recognize Palestine as state’: JD Vance says after UK talks, rejects following Britain’s recognition policy

US vice-president JD Vance (AP image) US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that Washington has no plans to recognize Palestinian as state, questioning the viability of such a move “given the lack of a functional government there.”Vance’s remarks came during a meeting with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy at Chevening, the foreign secretary’s […]

Election News: Rajasthan To Hold Panchayat And Ulb Elections Under One State, One Election Policy – Amar Ujala Hindi News Live

राजस्थान में इस साल के आखिर में शहरी निकायों और पंचायतों के चुनाव एक साथ होने हैं। यूडीएच मंत्री झाबर सिंह खर्रा ने साफ कर दिया है कि राज्य पंचायतों के साथ नगर निकायों के पुनर्सीमांकन करके नोटिफिकेशन जारी कर चुकी है। उन्होंने कहा कि वार्डों का भी पुनर्सीमांकन करने के लिए एक सप्ताह या […]

UAE: Major HR policy changes for Sharjah government employees in 2025, what you need to know | World News

Probation Period Extended from 6 to 9 months for all new government employees in Sharjah/ Image: WAM TL;DR Probation periods extended from 6 to 9 months, with a possible 3-month extension. New job grades created for Emiratis and children of Emirati mothers. Clear structures introduced for hiring, job descriptions, and internal HR committees. The Sharjah […]

Border agent shot in NYC park: Suspect had deportation order; Trump blames Biden policy

Donald Trump (ANI) Image: X@/BillMelugin_ An off-duty US Border Patrol agent was shot and injured late Sunday night in a New York City park beneath the George Washington Bridge. Authorities said one person is in custody and under investigation in connection with the shooting.The officer was reportedly shot in the face during a robbery by […]

‘Beard poses no barrier to military service’: Sikh Council reacts US Army’s new grooming policy, no permanent shaving waivers

US Army introduced new grooming rules, no unlimited shaving waivers. (Photo: US Army) Sikh Council has reacted to the new grooming policy that the US Army announced, barring permanent shaving waivers beyond religious accommodations. Soldiers could face expulsion if they need shaving exemptions for more than 12 months over a two-year period, according to the […]

‘Not offering Iran anything’: Donald Trump refuses to talk with Tehran; attacks Obama-era policy

US President Donald Trump US President Donald Trump said that he is “not talking or giving anything” to Tehran after the deputy foreign minister has put a condition on any future diplomatic and nuclear talks with America. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Tell phony Democrat Senator Chris Coons that I am not […]

Florida abortion law confusion: GOP rep says hospital delayed ectopic pregnancy care; blames fearmongering, not policy

Left: Kat Cammack; right: Ron DeSantis – Governor of Florida (Image credit: AP) Florida Republican Congresswoman Kat Cammack has said that fear surrounding the state’s strict abortion laws delayed her emergency treatment for an ectopic pregnancy last year. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Cammack said hospital staff were initially reluctant to administer methotrexate, a […]

Exit permits, KD800 rule: What expats need to know about Kuwait’s new visa and residency policy | World News

New Kuwait rules require employer-approved exit and KD800 income to sponsor dependents (Representational Image) Kuwait has long been a destination for expatriates, attracting workers worldwide with promises of stable jobs and tax-free salaries. However, the Gulf nation is now tightening controls on who enters, stays, and leaves, introducing new rules that impact everything from labor […]