The UAE government has reportedly halted issuing visas to Pakistanis, including businessmen, investors and traders. The business community has described the imposition as a ‘serious challenge for trade’. But authorities in the Emirates said there is no such…

It looks like a kitchen mishap, but wrapping your passport in foil is rooted in real physics. Here’s when it helps, and when it’s just extra hassle at security.

Japan has approved a framework law to establish a second capital that would allow the country to operate if Tokyo is hit by a natural disaster, such as an earthquake. Cities such as Osaka, Fukuoka and Sapporo have expressed interest. But not everyone is in…

The relative calm between the US and Iran seems shattered after Washington launched new ‘powerful’ strikes. The attack, said the American military, was in retaliation for the Islamic Republic’s attempt to target a US base in Jordan a day earlier. Do these…

More than 50 years after Operation Smiling Buddha, the lesson remains embedded in international nuclear policy: in the nuclear age, there is no such thing as “just waste.”

As the West Asia war has boiled down to near-daily tit-for-tat strikes, US Central Commander Admiral Brad Cooper has proposed a two-week campaign of ‘crippling’ strikes to force Iran’s surrender. But the rationale behind the proposal is being questioned as…

The Indian embassy in US has lashed out at the ‘New York Times’ for referring to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as ‘Pakistani Kashmir’ in an article. The embassy stated that such phrasing was ‘misleading and incorrect’. This isn’t the first time that the American…

GLP-1 drugs such as semaglutide and tirzepatide are transforming obesity and diabetes care in India, but experts warn that improper use could lead to significant muscle loss. A new India-specific consensus highlights the urgent need for nutrition, hydration…

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed three strategic options to address Iran’s nuclear programme during a crucial White House meeting, ranging from diplomacy to economic containment and renewed military action

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters is under fire after targeting Chinese-born MP Lawrence Xu-Nan during a parliamentary debate. Peters told the lawmaker of Chinese descent to ‘go back to your own country’. The row has turned international with the…

The Supreme Court has declared that elevators should be treated as common carriers; in lift-related accidents, responsibility will be shared between the manufacturer, the maintenance agency, and the building owner. The case stems from a 2003 accident at the…

London’s population has declined for the first time outside the pandemic era since 1988, according to new ONS data. Rising housing costs, record domestic migration, stricter UK visa rules, and hybrid working have combined to drive thousands of residents away…

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) has claimed that it destroyed three American F-35 fighter jets and heavily damaged three others at Jordan’s Al-Azraq Air Base. If true, it is a significant loss for the US military. However, Washington has denied these claims…

PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers), one of the Big Four consulting giants, has been left embarrassed by AI. An investigation revealed that several of PwC’s Middle Eastern ‘thought leadership’ reports contained fabricated citations, broken links and even studies…

The Trump administration is considering a $100,000 (Rs 95.36 lakh) fee for international graduates using OPT to work in the US. This move could disproportionately affect Indian students hoping to acquire jobs in America after graduation. Here’s how

Hamas has agreed to a phased disarmament roadmap under a US-backed Gaza ceasefire plan that links the surrender of weapons to Israel’s military withdrawal. But with Israel remaining sceptical and implementation still unresolved, can the agreement finally…

The Treasury Department targeted six entities and individuals in India, China, Russia and Iran, accusing them of helping sanctioned airline Mahan Air and the IRGC with logistics, commercial operations and financial support

At least 18 people are dead after thousands of migrants swam from Morocco and broke through barriers at Spain’s enclave of Ceuta. The sudden surge of people at the shores has prompted Spain to deploy additional troops, and Italy’s Meloni has also sounded…

FIFA has proposed a $20 billion World Cup commercialisation plan, backed by investor Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Eternal. Kushner is the brother of Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. UEFA has threatened to boycott FIFA competitions, while…

India held onto three spots on this year’s list, down from five last year, but Bengaluru’s two entries and Goa’s top-10 finish show the country’s cocktail scene is only getting more confident.