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Trump To Ban Visas For Fact-Checkers, Censors: How It Will Affect Indians

The Donald Trump administration has directed US embassy officials to reject visa applicants who have worked in roles related to fact-checking, content moderation, compliance, or online safety, according to a State Department memo.

Published on: 07.12.2025 07:19
Indian Student, 24, Dies In House Fire In New York

A 24-year-old woman from Telangana's Jangaon district died in a major fire accident at her house in the United States on Thursday. The victim, Sahaja Reddy Udumala, had moved to the US in 2021 for higher studies.

Published on: 07.12.2025 04:41
War-Torn Chernobyl Nuclear Plant's Protective Shield Damaged: UN Agency

A protective shield at the Chornobyl nuclear plant in war-torn Ukraine, built to contain radioactive material from the 1986 disaster, can no longer perform its main safety function due to drone damage, the UN nuclear watchdog said

Published on: 07.12.2025 04:11
Days After Trudeau's Post, Katy Perry Makes Their Relationship Instagram Official

American singer Katy Perry and former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau are in a relationship. The announcement was officially made by Perry in a series of photographs on her Instagram account, including one with Trudeau.

Published on: 07.12.2025 03:29
"European Union Should Be Abolished": Elon Musk After $140 Million Fine On X

Elon Musk clapped back Saturday at the European Union after it hit the tech tycoon's X social media platform with a major fine, telling his 230 million online followers that...

Published on: 07.12.2025 02:22
Earthquake Of Magnitude 7 Hits Area Near Alaska-Canada Border

A powerful, magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck in a remote area near the border between Alaska and the Canadian territory of Yukon on Saturday.

Published on: 07.12.2025 01:30
Inside India's Pilot Safety Rules At The Centre Of IndiGo Meltdown

India's stricter pilot fatigue management rules hit IndiGo hard this week as it had failed to plan for changes in its rosters, throwing operations of the country's biggest airline into disarray and disrupting air travel across the country.

Published on: 06.12.2025 18:37
Indian Investigators Head To US Next Week To Share Black Box Data: Report

India is sending investigators to the US next week to go over data with the National Transportation Safety Board gathered so far on the deadly crash in June of an Air India flight.

Published on: 06.12.2025 15:41
Protesters Throw Food At Britain's Crown Jewels, 4 Arrested

London police said four people were arrested Saturday after food, purportedly apple crumble and custard, was thrown at a display case containing Britain's priceless Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.

Published on: 06.12.2025 15:04
Maria Corina Machado Confirms She Will Travel To Oslo For Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who lives in hiding in her country, has confirmed she will travel to Oslo to receive her Nobel Peace Prize.

Published on: 06.12.2025 14:10
UK Ex-Doctor Charged For Sexually Assaulting 38 Patients, Including A Child

A former UK doctor faces dozens of charges linked to alleged sexual offences against 38 patients who were in his care, including a child under 13, prosecutors have announced.

Published on: 06.12.2025 14:10
US-India Ties Derailed By Pakistan's 'Flattery', 'Bribery': Ex-Pentagon Official

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin claimed that it is because of US President Donald Trump's "gross incompetence" that India and Russia are growing closer. Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed "uninterrupted shipments" of fuel to New Delhi.

Published on: 06.12.2025 13:49
Vatican Will Not Be "Silent Bystander" To Human Rights Abuses: Pope Leo

Pope Leo XIV told new ambassadors to the Holy See on Saturday that the Vatican would not be a "silent bystander" to human rights abuses around the world.

Published on: 06.12.2025 13:01
11, Including 3-Year-Old, Dead In South Africa Hostel Shooting

Gunmen stormed a hostel in South Africa's capital, Pretoria, on Saturday, killing 11 people, including a three-year-old child, at a site police said was illegally selling alcohol.

Published on: 06.12.2025 13:01
Starvation Fears As Flood Toll Passes 900 In Indonesia

Ruinous floods and landslides have killed more than 900 people on Indonesia's island of Sumatra, the country's disaster management agency said Saturday, with fears that starvation could send the death count even higher.

Published on: 06.12.2025 12:41
Thai Family Waiting To 'Welcome' Gaza Hostage Son's Body To New Home

Two years after Thai worker Sudthisak Rinthalak was killed by Hamas, his family in northeastern Thailand is preparing to welcome his remains home and hold a Buddhist ceremony they believe will bring his spirit peace.

Published on: 06.12.2025 12:27
India, US Trade Team To Start Three-Day Talks From Dec 10: Report

India and the United States will commence three-day talks on the first phase of their proposed bilateral trade agreement here from December 10, sources said. The visit is crucial as India and the US are working to finalise the first tranche of the pa

Published on: 06.12.2025 12:24
Tamil Nadu Sends 950 Tonnes Of Humanitarian Aid To Cyclone-Hit Sri Lanka

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Saturday flagged off a massive consignment of humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, which is reeling under the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah.

Published on: 06.12.2025 12:21
US Team Plans to Visit India Next Week For Trade Talks

A team of negotiators from the Trump administration led by Deputy US Trade Representative Rick Switzer plans to travel to India next week to continue talks on a trade agreement, according to a US official.

Published on: 06.12.2025 10:49
Seven Pit Bulls Maul US Man And His 3-Month-Old Granddaughter To Death

A man and his 3-month-old granddaughter were killed in a brutal dog attack inside their Tennessee home. Police had to shoot seven pit bulls to access the victims.

Published on: 06.12.2025 10:00

News from Arabic Countries

Soldiers appear on Benin state television announcing apparent coup

This is a breaking news story.

Published on: 07.12.2025 08:47
Week in Pictures: Syria salutes year of al-Assad fall, Sudan’s suffering

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

Published on: 07.12.2025 08:39
Bethlehem’s Christmas tree lights up after two years of darkness

Bethlehem lights tree after two years, mixing hope with sorrow amid Gaza war and economic hardship from Israeli siege.

Published on: 07.12.2025 08:33
Resurgent neo-Nazis march against multiculturalism in Sweden’s capital

A neo-Nazi march has been held in Sweden’s capital for the first time in 15 years.

Published on: 07.12.2025 08:14
WFP warns of ‘massive’ humanitarian aid crisis in Sudan as war rages

The World Food Programme's Carl Skau says the fighting is stopping aid from reaching millions in desperate need.

Published on: 07.12.2025 07:43
Yan upsets Dvalishvili to capture bantamweight title at UFC 323

Petr Yan stunned favourite Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323 in Las Vegas to end the Georgian's 14-fight winning streak.

Published on: 07.12.2025 07:37
Lionel Messi, Inter Miami defeat Vancouver to win first MLS Cup title

The Argentinian super star capped off his third Major League Soccer season with the 47th trophy of his career.

Published on: 07.12.2025 07:26
Sri Lanka landslides feared as toll hits 618, widespread loss sweeps Asia

Disaster agency warns that monsoon storms are adding more rain and making hillsides unstable.

Published on: 07.12.2025 07:15
What has Germany’s position been on Israel’s genocide in Gaza?

Germany is Israel’s second-largest arms supplier, fifth-largest export partner, and one of its staunchest supporters.

Published on: 07.12.2025 07:00
LIVE: Israel targets Gaza as mediators warn ceasefire at ‘critical moment’

Israeli air raids hit Maghazi camp in central Gaza as mediators warn the ceasefire is at a 'critical moment'.

Published on: 07.12.2025 05:55
Hope, flags, fireworks as Syria starts to celebrate a year without al-Assad

Syrians gathered to celebrate days before the December 8 anniversary, which will mark the day the capital was liberated.

Published on: 07.12.2025 05:41
Hong Kong votes in ‘patriots only’ polls amid anger over deadly fire

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee urges the public to come out and vote amid expectations of a low turnout.

Published on: 07.12.2025 04:17
Supporters of Venezuela’s Machado rally in cities around the world

From Madrid to Lima, and Buenos Aires to Brisbane, supporters celebrate the opposition leader's Nobel Peace prize win.

Published on: 07.12.2025 04:07
Japan accuses Chinese jets of directing fire-control radar at its aircraft

Beijing says Japanese self-defence force aircraft repeatedly approached and disrupted the Chinese navy's training.

Published on: 07.12.2025 03:35
Bodies of 17 people found in boat off of Greece’s Crete

Greek coastguard says two survivors in critical condition have been hospitalised.

Published on: 07.12.2025 02:47
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,382

These are the key developments from day 1,382 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 07.12.2025 01:30
Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo: La Liga – teams, start time, lineups

Real Madrid ended a three-game winless La Liga run in Bilbao on Wednesday, but Celta are enjoying life on the road.

Published on: 07.12.2025 00:50
Nightclub fire in India’s Goa kills 25, including four tourists

Officials say the blaze at the nightclub in Arpora killed 25, including four tourists and 14 workers.

Published on: 06.12.2025 23:42
Russia launches huge wave of attacks on Ukraine as peace talks continue

Russia launches 704 drones and missiles across Ukraine, targeting power stations and other energy infrastructure.

Published on: 06.12.2025 22:41
Germany’s Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor amid strained ties

The two countries' traditionally strong ties have been tested amid Israel's genocidal war on the people of Gaza.

Published on: 06.12.2025 22:30
Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree amid hopes for economic recovery

Palestinians hope first Christmas tree lighting ceremony in three years will encourage tourists to return to the city.

Published on: 06.12.2025 21:18
Israeli drone chases and kills elderly woman in Gaza as attacks continue

At least seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks as military pushes deeper beyond truce demarcation line.

Published on: 06.12.2025 20:55
Torres hits Barcelona hat-trick against Real Betis in La Liga goalfest

Barcelona extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points but Real Betis give defending champions a late scare.

Published on: 06.12.2025 20:28
What’s the full match schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Dates, start times and venues for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Published on: 06.12.2025 19:59
Mahmood Mamdani on Zohran’s rise, colonialism, and US political change

Mahmood Mamdani on exile from Uganda, Idi Amin, and what Zohran’s rise says about politics in the US.

Published on: 06.12.2025 19:30