A Black American woman who once said she felt “safe” in Russia has now revealed that she and her child were attacked by racist neighbours in Moscow.Francine Villa had moved from the United States to Russia, hoping to escape racial discrimination. However, in a viral video, she revealed that her dream had turned into a […]
Indian-origin businessman Chandrakant Lala Patel arrested in Louisiana for scheming massive visa fraud. An Indian-origin businessman in Louisiana, Chandrakant Patel, was arrested by the feds as a major immigration fraud that was going on for a decade was busted. Three current or former Louisiana police chiefs were also charged as they aided Patel in running […]
India has officially rolled out a fully digital e-visa facility for Kuwaiti citizens/Representative Image TL;DR: India began offering fully online e-visas to Kuwaiti citizens from July 13, 2025. Tourist e-visas are valid for up to 5 years and cost USD 80, while business, medical, conference, and AYUSH (yoga/wellness) visas range from USD 40–80. The application […]
Representative Image (AI-generated) A 41-year-old undocumented immigrant has been arrested for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping in order to raise money and falsely accuse federal law enforcement.The US department of justice announced on Thursday that Yuriana Julia “Juli” Pelaez Calderon faces charges of conspiracy and making false statements to federal officers.According to the department of […]
Starting in 2026, the UAE will tax sugary drinks based on their sugar content to encourage healthier consumption and reduce sugar intake/ Image: File UAE to tax sugary drinks based on sugar content starting 2026. Flat 50% tax on sweetened drinks will be replaced by a sugar-based tiered system. More sugar = higher tax; less […]
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan officially designated Union Pledge Day to honour the historic 1971 signing of the UAE Union/ Image: WAM TL;DR Union Pledge Day marks the 1971 signing that set the UAE‘s unification in motion. It honours the vision and leadership of the founding fathers, especially Sheikh Zayed. It reflects the […]
US President Donald Trump‘s proposal to cut $9 billion in federal spending targeting public broadcasters was passed by Congress on Friday. The bill now awaits the president’s signature. It includes major broadcasters like Public Broadcasting Services (PBS) and National Public Radio (NPR).The House approved the bill by a narrow margin of 216–213, with two Republicans, […]
Saudi Arabia’s labour reforms under Vision 2030 have lifted women’s workforce participation from 17% in 2017 to over 35% in 2024 and counting/Representative Image TL;DR: Female labour-force participation jumped from ~17% in 2015 to 36.2% in Q3 2024, well above Vision 2030’s initial 30% target . “Mada” digital payments saw e-commerce sales grow 25.8% to […]
Thailand’s Buddhist clergy is facing a major crisis after a sex and extortion scandal involving at least 11 monks came to light this week. The monks are accused of breaking their celibacy vows and using temple donations to pay hush money to a woman who blackmailed them.Police say the woman seduced the monks, secretly recorded […]
Natasha Archer has been by the Princess of Wales’s side since 2010. She selected outfits for overseas tours, was even on hand at the hospital for royal baby photo calls, ready with spare outfits and supplies and was promoted to Senior Private Executive Assistant in 2022. Last week Kensington Palace confirmed Archer, now 37, is […]
