Trump launches $1 million Gold Card

US President Donald Trump has officially launched his “Gold Card” visa programme, offering wealthy foreigners a fast-track route to US permanent residency.…

Skydiver cuts parachute at 15,000 feet

A skydiving adventure in northeastern Australia turned into a life-threatening incident when a jumper’s parachute became entangled with the tail of the…

US States challenge Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

A group of US states, led by California, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a new $100,000 fee for…

US lawmakers seek end to 50% tariffs on India

Three members of the US House of Representatives have introduced a resolution to end steep tariffs of up to 50 percent on…

US warns Indians against birth tourism visas

The United States Embassy in India has issued a sharp advisory cautioning travellers against using visitor visas for what is commonly known…

Bangladesh polls scheduled for Feb.12

Bangladesh is gearing up for its next national parliamentary election on February 12, 2026, the country’s first vote since last year’s political…

Morocco building collapse in Fez kills 22

A major tragedy struck the city of Fez in Morocco when two four-storey residential buildings collapsed in the Al-Mustaqbal neighbourhood. The incident…

Ukraine prepares for elections, says Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he is ready to hold elections despite the ongoing conflict. He stressed the need to uphold democratic…

US seizes giant Venezuelan oil tanker, tensions rise

A large Venezuelan oil tanker was seized off the country’s coast by US authorities in a high-profile maritime operation, sharply escalating tensions…

Israel’s Netanyahu updates Modi on West Asia crisis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in West Asia.…