‘Don’t travel’: Google and Apple warn visa workers against overseas travel amid US immigration crackdown

[ad_1] Google and Apple advised US-based employees on work visas not to travel internationally after their outside counsel warned of delays of up to 12 months at US embassies and consulates worldwide amid the immigration crackdown, documents reviewed by Business Insider show. On Thursday, BAL Immigration Law, which represents Google, sent a memo stating, “Please […]

Japan quake: Authorities warn of earthquake of ‘greater magnitude’; injured toll rises to 51

[ad_1] Japan on Wednesday reported 51 people injured after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori late Monday, prompting rare warnings of a potentially stronger quake in the coming days.According to the fire and disaster management agency, the updated figure marks a sharp rise from the 30 injuries initially noted by the […]

NASA confirms strongest geomagnetic storm of the year: Where to see auroras and what scientists warn could happen next |

[ad_1] When the sky lights up in ribbons of green and red, it’s not just a pretty sight; it’s Earth reacting to a solar outburst. NASA has confirmed that the planet is currently facing the strongest geomagnetic storm of the year, one powerful enough to make auroras visible far beyond the polar regions. The event […]

UAE: Too good to be true? Sharjah Police warn of ‘dream car’ scams targeting buyers and sellers online | World News

[ad_1] Scammers use professional car photos and ultra-low prices, along with pressure tactics like “many are interested,” to trick buyers into paying deposits before vanishing/ Representative Image In a sharp warning to the public, Sharjah Police have exposed a rising wave of highly orchestrated online vehicle scams targeting both buyers and sellers. The frauds, which […]

Dubai police warn against fake part-time job scams: Why easy money could cost you everything | World News

[ad_1] Behind fake job ads lies a darker trap: fraud, stolen identities, and legal trouble. Dubai Police urge residents to stay alert. /AI Representative Image, for illustrative purposes only In a recent advisory, Dubai Police have alerted the public about a significant increase in fraudulent advertisements circulating on social media platforms and various websites. These […]

Student bodies warn Labour of losing Indian talent if levy imposed on foreign students

[ad_1] UK education secretary Bridget Phillipson LONDON: Bodies representing Indian students, UK academics and UK universities have slammed plans by Labour to impose a levy on international students to pay for maintenance grants for domestic students from low-income families at university or college, saying it will put off international students and hit university finances.UK education […]

Higher education bodies urge DHS to scrap proposed rule that limits duration of student visas; warn of damage to US global talent pipeline

[ad_1] A broad coalition of US higher education organizations is urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to withdraw a proposed rule that would replace the longstanding “duration of status” (D/S) policy for F-1 international students and J-1 exchange visitors with fixed, four-year visa terms. The groups warn that the change would harm US colleges […]

Dubai Police warn of new scam: Fake consumer protection sites stealing personal data and banking info | World News

[ad_1] Fraudsters create fake “Consumer Protection” websites, luring users into downloading malicious apps that mirror their screens and steal banking data/ Representative Image The Anti-Fraud Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation in Dubai Police have issued an urgent warning about a new and growing online scam spreading through search engines and social media. […]

JPMorgan’s top economists warn on H-1B visa fee hike: ‘Could slash 5,500 work visas monthly’ | World News

[ad_1] JPMorgan economists Michael Feroli and Abiel Reinhart have raised concerns over the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s executive order introducing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. Their report predicts that the policy could reduce the number of work authorisations in the US by up to 5,500 per month. This estimate is […]

Major advance: Stanford researchers use AI to design viruses; warn of dangers if technology misused

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI-generated) A research team in California has used artificial intelligence to design viral genomes, which were later built and tested in a laboratory. Some of these AI-created viruses successfully infected bacteria, demonstrating that generative AI models can produce functional genetic material.Researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute in Palo Alto described […]