CBSE announces new marking scheme for Class 10 students in Middle East after exam cancellation amid Iran vs US-Israel war In a major academic shift triggered by ongoing geopolitical tensions amid Iran vs US-Israel war, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rolled out a revised assessment scheme for Class 10 students across the […]
Families in Panic as UK Tightens Entry Rules for Dual Passport Holders A highly controversial new United Kingdom border regime set to take effect on February 25, 2026 has drawn sharp criticism from rights activists, legal experts and campaign groups, who say it discriminates against women and dual nationals living abroad. The policy, introduced by […]
UAE public school registration opens February 9 for 2026–27 academic year, Ministry of Education announces/Representative Image Parents planning to place their children in UAE public schools next academic year will have a fixed window to complete enrolment, as the Ministry of Education opens registration from 9 February to 6 March 2026. Officials said applications will […]
Vancouver International Airport saw a major disruption on December 23, 2025 when an Air India pilot was arrested after being found under the influence of alcohol while preparing for a flight to Delhi. Transport Canada has warned the airline that failure to comply with regulations could result in suspension or cancellation of its flight authorisations, […]
The Donald Trump administration, in an expected move, widened the travel ban to include more African countries from which people can’t now travel to the US, even for studying. The list now has 39 countries and is effective from January 1, 2026. But there are various degrees of travel ban — full and partial — […]
The Trump administration has once again introduced new changes, making its immigration policy more restrictive.On Thursday, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Policy Manual to sharply limit the length of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for several categories of immigrants, including refugees, asylum seekers, and applicants awaiting adjustment of status.Under the new policy, the […]
New UAE tax procedures reshape refunds, audits, excise / Image: File The UAE has issued amendments to its Tax Procedures Law that take effect from 1 January 2026, aiming to simplify refund processing, clarify limitation periods and strengthen the Federal Tax Authority’s (FTA) powers during audits and investigations. Key changes include a clearer five-year window […]
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed US President Donald Trump’s administration to enforce a policy blocking transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport sex markers that aligned with their gender identity. The decision, issued on the court’s emergency docket, permits the policy to remain in effect while a lawsuit over it proceeds.A lower-court order had […]
UAE Flag Day unites nation with ceremonies and celebrations / AI-generated image UAE Flag Day, marked every year on November 3, is one of the most unifying national occasions in the country. It brings together Emiratis and expat residents to honour the UAE flag as a symbol of pride, heritage, leadership and national identity. While […]
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday aboard Air Force One that, for now, he was not considering a deal to allow Ukraine to obtain long-range Tomahawk missiles for use against Russia. Trump was cool to a plan for the United States to sell Tomahawks to NATO nations that would transfer them to Ukraine, saying […]
