TOI Correspondent from London: The UK govt has without warning shut down two legal schemes that helped over 34,000 Afghans claim sanctuary in Britain, sparking fury among the Afghan diaspora.Immigration rule changes laid in parliament on Tuesday ended the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) for new applications. The scheme, launched in April 2021, was…
Collided bus at NYC port authority bus terminal (@FDNY) At least 12 people were injured in a bus crash at New York City’s port authority bus terminal, causing major traffic disruptions and delays to bus services during the morning rush hour, according to officials.Around 6 a.m., three New Jersey Transit buses collided on the fourth-level…
The new report reveals that 28.5% of visitors to Qatar now prioritize cultural experiences over shopping and beaches, signaling a major shift in Gulf travel preferences.(Representative Image) For decades, Gulf tourism conjured images of shopping malls, luxury resorts, and sun-soaked beaches. But that narrative is beginning to shift. A new generation of travellers from the…
Wisconsin supreme court (AP) On Wednesday, the Wisconsin supreme court ruled to overturn the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban, determining that a more recent law, criminalising abortions only when the fetus is viable outside the womb, takes precedence. In a closely split 4-3 ruling, the court, with its liberal majority, declared that the state’s 1849 abortion…
House speaker Mike Johnson (AP) With only hours remaining before the planned vote, house Republican leaders and White House officials have launched a full-scale effort on Wednesday to push the massive GOP bill through the house and onto President Donald Trump’s desk.Multiple groups of house Republican lawmakers who have expressed concerns about the senate-approved version…
From July 1, 2025, Oman mandates IBAN for all domestic transfers, while international payments no longer require it/ (Representative Image) The Sultanate of Oman has announced that beginning July 1, 2025, the use of the International Bank Account Number (IBAN) will be mandatory for all domestic financial transactions. This change comes as part of the…
In a mixed verdict, the court found Sean “Diddy” Combs not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and not guilty of sex trafficking allegations involving both Cassie Ventura and a woman referred to as “Jane.” However, he was found guilty of transporting Ventura, Jane, and others across state lines for the purpose of prostitution. The outcome reflects…
A government-backed scheme now offers first-time resident homebuyers exclusive incentives and easier financing, supported by leading developers and banks in Dubai./ Representative image Dubai has rolled out a new initiative to help residents buy their first home, offering a set of exclusive benefits aimed at making homeownership more accessible. The programme, announced on Wednesday, targets…
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the rap mogul who redefined hip-hop business empires in the 1990s and early 2000s, was found guilty on two federal counts of transporting women for prostitution on Wednesday but acquitted of the more serious sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges.The verdict, delivered by a federal jury in New York after roughly 13 hours…
A fireworks warehouse in rural northern California exploded into a fireball on Tuesday evening, triggering evacuations and sending smoke and debris soaring thousands of feet into the sky. Dramatic footage captured by NBC affiliate KCRA showed fireworks launching uncontrollably from the facility, white smoke gushing through the roof, and a massive explosion that sent shockwaves…
