Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry in LA stadium Justin Trudeau has responded to online backlash after he was spotted watching the United States’ opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with girlfriend and popstar Katy Perry instead of attending Canada’s first game of the tournament.The former Canadian prime minister became centre of controversey after…
Dame Parveen Kumar, a renowned gastroenterologist, medical educator and advocate for women in healthcare, has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE), one of the United Kingdom’s highest royal honours, in King Charles III’s 2026 Birthday Honours list.The GBE is the highest rank within the Most Excellent Order of…
A growing number of Indian professionals applying for US work visas are being confronted with a question many do not expect at their visa interviews: “Why can’t an American do this job instead of you?”According to immigration attorneys, the question is being asked more frequently in interviews for H-1B, L-1B and other employment-based visas, particularly…
Anti-racism rally in Belfast Thousands of people marched through Belfast on Saturday in a show of solidarity against racism after days of anti-immigrant violence that erupted following a knife attack earlier this week.Gathering outside Belfast City Hall under the banner “Together Against Hate”, demonstrators carried placards reading “Refugees Welcome”, “Riots Don’t Speak for Belfast” and…
Representative image (Ukrainian drones hit Russia) A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured nine others in Russia’s southwestern Oryol region, Russian officials said on Sunday, while a separate strike targeted an oil facility deep inside Russian territory as Kyiv intensified attacks on military and energy infrastructure.Oryol Governor Andrei Klychkov said a Ukrainian drone…
The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced that a new outsourced service provider will take over passport, visa and consular services for Indian nationals and other applicants across the UAE from July 1, 2026.According to the Embassy, Al Hind Tours and Travels LLC has been selected to manage the services following a tendering…
Saudi authorities arrested 10,725 illegal residents during nationwide inspection campaigns carried out between June 4 and June 10, according to the Ministry of Interior. The arrests were made during joint operations conducted by security forces in coordination with relevant government agencies across the Kingdom. Among those detained were 5,899 violators of residency regulations, 3,084 individuals…
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 companies providing services to Umrah pilgrims after inspections and performance reviews uncovered regulatory violations and declining service standards.The move comes as part of the Kingdom’s preparations for the upcoming Umrah season and reflects its broader efforts to strengthen oversight, improve service quality, and safeguard the…
The crash sparked a wildfire A US Marine Corps fighter pilot sustained minor injuries after his jet crashed into a mountain in Washington state on Saturday, triggering a wildfire, authorities said.According to the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred near Rimrock Lake at around 12:15 pm local time.“We received multiple calls informing us that…
A poster reading “To break away from Europe at a time like this – No to the SVP Chaos Initiative”, featuring images of President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, urging people to vote against the Swiss People’s Party (SVP) referendum titled “No to a Switzerland with 10 million inhabitants”…