Peak philanthropy: Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott donates $7 billion in a single year | World News

MacKenzie Scott has revealed that she donated nearly $7.2 billion in 2025, according to an updated post on her Yield Giving platform. The disclosure brings her total lifetime contributions to more than $26 billion. Her latest update includes 225 new grants across education, climate work and community support, continuing her pattern of providing large, unrestricted […]

Brampton man, possibly of Indian-origin, killed in parking lot shooting; cops had to break in window

A 25-year-old Brampton man was killed while he was sitting inside his car in what cops think was a targeted shooting att a parking lot. The name of the victim has not been released but according to social media chatter, the person is possibly of Indian-origin and fell victim to a gang war. Peel police […]

5 years of social media history: Visitors who don’t require visa to enter US will have to submit old phone numbers, unused email addresses

The new proposal of the Donald Trump administration to seek five years of social media history has spread confusion as this rule will be imposed on people from countries that are on US visa waiver. The five-year social media history is the latest in a series of immigration crackdowns that the Trump administration unleashed this […]

3 months’ delay for H-1B social media vetting? Expert says it’s just an excuse, they would obviously use AI | World News

Immigration attorney Ryan Wilck expressed doubt over the reason the US Department of State pushed all H-1B visa interviews scheduled this December to beyond March 2026 and said that he thinks that the purpose is only to slow down the immigration process, as the immigration officials will obviously use AI to go through the social […]

3 months’ delay for H-1B social media vetting? Expert says it’s just an excuse, they would obviously use AI | World News

Immigration attorney Ryan Wilck expressed doubt over the reason the US Department of State pushed all H-1B visa interviews scheduled this December to beyond March 2026 and said that he thinks that the purpose is only to slow down the immigration process, as the immigration officials will obviously use AI to go through the social […]

Indian-origin man arrested in Canada for faking medical condition to have female physicians touch him, used a fake Sikh name

A 25-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested and charged with serial acts of indecency and also for identity theft. According to Peel Region police, the man whose origin name is Vaibhav visited various medical clinics across Mississauga and exposed himself to the female staff members. He used a fake name, ‘Akashdeep Singh‘, in all official […]

Zohran Mamdani is moving to Gracie Mansion: All you need to know about the 11,000-square-foot historic residence | World News

When New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani moves into Gracie Mansion in January, he will be stepping into one of the most storied homes in American politics. The move marks a dramatic shift from his modest, rent-stabilised apartment in Astoria, Queens, where he built much of his housing-justice platform and shaped his identity as a tenants’ […]

Don’t travel right now: Immigration attorney’s advice to Indian H-1Bs amid mass appointment rescheduling

Immigration attorney Rebecca Chen advised Indian H-1Bs to avoid traveling now in the wake of the major mass rescheduling of visa appointments in India. Hundreds of H-1B visa holders have already traveled to India to report to their appointment in December at the consular offices but now they have received last-minute emails that their appointment […]

Emirates rolls out worldwide Christmas menus and festive experiences across its network | World News

Emirates marks the holiday season with festive cuisine, seasonal treats, and entertainment at 40,000 feet/Image: Emirates This December, Emirates is transforming every journey into a festive celebration. From holiday treats at 40,000 feet to winter inspired lounges and curated entertainment, passengers are invited to enjoy the magic of Christmas from departure to destination. With more […]

Dubai Ruler names Egyptian professor Abbas El Gamal the winner of the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award | World News

Great Arab Minds celebrates Abbas El Gamal’s global achievements / Image: File Dubai Ruler His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced that Professor Abbas El Gamal, the Hitachi America Professor of Engineering at Stanford University, is the winner of the 2025 Great Arab Minds Award in the Engineering & Technology category. The recognition […]