Many Indians are leaving the US and returning home, bidding goodbye to their American Dream. The number of student visa approvals for China has also dipped. In that case, who is flocking to the ‘land of opportunity’?

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/who-is-chasing-the-american-dream-even-as-indians-pack-their-bags-to-leave-14036477.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

The US is witnessing an outbreak of Candida auris. According to experts, it spreads easily among those who are very ill in healthcare facilities.

https://www.firstpost.com/health/candida-auris-outbreak-us-states-drug-resistant-fungus-dangers-symptoms-risks-14036510.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Donald Trump has signed two new executive actions on immigration, once again putting birthright citizenship at the centre of the debate. Here is how it will affect Indian NRIs and thousands of families on H-1B visas.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/trump-birthright-citizenship-executive-orders-indians-us-impact-analysis-14036597.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

The biggest takeaway is that the Bill does not introduce any direct fee on UPI transactions.

https://www.firstpost.com/business/upi-charges-explained-lok-sabha-bill-digital-payment-fees-14036592.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

A CBI chargesheet details how three subject experts, part of the National Testing Agency team, leaked the questions of the Neet-UG paper.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/neet-ug-paper-leaked-testing-experts-multi-state-conspiracy-cbi-chargesheet-14036639.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

At least seven people have died in Thailand after a teenage boy allegedly shot his grandparents, some teachers and classmates. Here is what we know so far.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/thai-school-shooting-teen-gunman-motive-grandparents-14036677.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Indian-Americans are mounting some of the most ambitious electoral campaigns in the US this year. Here’s a look at who is in the race

https://www.firstpost.com/world/united-states/us-mid-terms-how-indian-american-candidates-are-faring-in-congressional-race-14036657.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Created by Odisha-based IG Defence, Kal is a Shahed-class drone, designed for deep-penetration missions against high-value strategic targets. Defence experts note that the drone is based on the same broad concept as Iran’s Shahed drone or the US-made Lucas drone.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/kal-drone-india-next-big-weapons-export-brahmos-14036728.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

For a long time, Iran has denied reports questioning Mojtaba Khamenei’s health, but fresh claims from Israel suggested that he is currently in critical condition and has been hospitalised.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/could-die-at-any-moment-israeli-media-claims-irans-mojtaba-khamenei-is-in-critical-condition-14036818.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

As Pakistan concentrates guns, a submarine and drones along Sir Creek and seals a trilateral pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, India moves to network its air defences under Mission Sudarshan Chakra and deepen BrahMos's reach across Southeast Asia. Firstpost tracks the week's key developments.

https://www.firstpost.com/india/weekly-defence-dispatch-pakistans-china-backed-western-build-up-a-saudi-turkey-pact-indias-air-shield-takes-shape-and-more-14036833.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have formed a new defence pact — what does it mean for Iran, India and the future of West Asian security?

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/mecca-joint-defence-agreement-saudi-arabia-turkey-pakistan-14036835.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir’s National Disaster Management Authority visit has resulted in serious questions over Islamabad's civil-military balance, with citizens questioning why the army chief is taking a prominent role in civilian disaster management amid a worsening security crisis.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/how-asim-munir-disaster-management-gig-exposes-pakistan-misplaced-priorities-14036859.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

A 14-year-old, a legally owned handgun and a deadly school shooting have raised serious questions in Thailand over gun access, safe storage and school safety.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/thailand-school-shooting-what-are-the-country-gun-laws-14036872.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Iran's Constitution sets out the procedure to be followed if the office of the Supreme Leader becomes vacant. If the Supreme Leader dies, resigns, is removed or is temporarily unable to perform his duties, a three-member Interim Leadership Council assumes his responsibilities until a successor is appointed.

https://www.firstpost.com/world/what-happens-if-mojtaba-khamenei-dies-who-will-become-irans-next-supreme-leader-14036923.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

In our weekly wrap of world news, we talk about the biggest shift in US defence strategy in decades and more.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/this-week-in-explainers-why-is-the-us-betting-big-on-laser-weapons-14036695.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

What should India do as Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a defence pact? New Delhi must insulate its bilateral relationship with Riyadh from any spillover effect of Pakistan’s elevated standing in Saudi calculations.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/what-the-saudi-turkey-pakistan-defence-pact-means-for-asia-strategic-balance-14036948.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, passed away at a hospital in Rosario, Argentina. He worked as a businessman and Messi's representative and had been suffering from a prolonged illness.

https://www.firstpost.com/sports/football-news/lionel-messi-returns-to-rosario-following-father-jorge-passing-14036960.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

The Old Monk story is as interesting as its flavour. In 1855, Edward Abraham Dyer, the father of Colonel Reginald Dyer, opened a brewery in Himachal Pradesh’s Kasauli.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/old-monk-is-the-word-of-the-week-why-indias-most-favourite-rum-is-now-facing-a-ban-14036767.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Industry analysts predict that single-person cooling pods could soon become standard urban street fixtures

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/japan-human-refrigerator-do-hiemon-box-cooling-pod-heatwave-explained-14035930.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

A report in the Israeli media claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei is extremely critical and could die soon. If true, the Islamic Republic would lose its second Supreme Leader within six months, weakening the authority of that position.

https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/mojtaba-khamenei-death-rumours-iran-blow-analysis-14037098.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social