Australia has begun a crackdown on visa approvals, rejecting visas for international students at record rates since the beginning of 2026. Applications from students belonging to India, Nepal and Bangladesh have been the worst affected, facing massive cuts as compared to 2025 visa approvals. The refusal rates on visa applications by international university students reached…
US-Iran ceasefire: JD Vance lands in Islamabad to lead talks as fragile truce hangs in balance US Vice President JD Vance arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to lead crucial negotiations with Iran aimed at stabilising a fragile ceasefire and exploring a path to peace in Middle East.Vance, heading the US delegation on behalf of Donald…
Amid the ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration in America, numerous independent reporters have taken on the task of exposing fraud by H-1B workers. One such New Jersey-based firm exposed by Blaze TV reporter Sara Gonzales was recently fined by the Department of Justice for illegal hiring practices. DOJ announced that it has reached a settlement…
KHDA allows centre-led home learning for Dubai children aged 0–6 during distance learning phase / Image: File Dubai is taking a decisive step towards flexible education as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority introduces a new policy allowing children aged 0–6 to opt for home-based learning.The authority said the initiative supports diverse learning environments during…
The UK government led by Keir Starmer has shelved its proposed Chagos Islands agreement with Mauritius, amid strained ties with Donald Trump and the absence of formal US approval, according to an official statement.The deal, which aimed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the strategic Diego Garcia military base,…
A rescue worker walks in front of residential building which was heavily damaged after a Russian strike in Odesa (AP photo) Russian drone strikes hit the Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight into Saturday, killing at least two people and injuring two others, local authorities said, just hours before a proposed Easter ceasefire was expected…
Abu Dhabi enforces strict distance learning rules attendance and live classes now compulsory / Image: file The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge has introduced stricter distance learning rules across Abu Dhabi, making live online classes and mandatory attendance tracking compulsory for all schools.ADEK said the updated framework is designed to align remote education…
Artemis II crew’s 10-day trip around Earth and Moon — timeline of Nasa’s historic lunar mission Nasa’s Artemis II mission ended with a precise splashdown in the Pacific Ocean, capping a nearly 10-day journey that took four astronauts farther from Earth than any humans before. The Orion capsule “Integrity” parachuted into calm waters off California,…
Amid the ongoing regional tensions in the Middle East, airlines have started resuming flight services to international destinations gradually. With appropriate permissions from authorities and mindfully created schedules, the region’s connectivity to the globe is back on track.Now, Air Arabia has announced that it will operate flights from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah…
Dubai lifts worship pause as temple darshan and church services restart with limited access / Image: file After days of precautionary closures across Dubai, two major places of worship, the Shri Krishna Temple Dubai and St Mary’s Catholic Church Dubai, have officially reopened to the public on April 11, 2026, marking a gradual return to…
