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Texas has become the epicentre of the anti-immigrant fire raging through the United States of America. From influencers to local residents, many have been expressing concerns around immigration policies and the perceived impact of H-1B visa programmes on American jobs and communities. In some instances, this sentiment has extended to criticism of Indian-American communities and,…

Screengrab source: X/@ActualidadRT Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, along with top Tehran officials in capital, made a rare public appearance on Tuesday, joining pro-regime rallies in the city to mark “Islamic Republic Day.”Amid soaring tensions in the Middle East and ongoing threats to senior Iranian leaders, the officials were seen casually…

US President Donald Trump (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the US could end the war with Iran within weeks, pointing to a possible early exit from a conflict that has disrupted global energy markets.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, “We’ll be leaving very soon,” adding that the withdrawal…

Pro democracy protests in Myanmar (AP file photo) Myanmar’s exiled National Unity Government (NUG) – formed by elected lawmakers ousted in the 2021 military coup – has constituted what it calls the Steering Council for the Emergence of a Federal Democratic Union (SCEF).In a statement shared with TOI, the NUG says that SCEF’s aim is…

A fatal dog attack inside a home in Essex has led to a prison sentence, after a court found clear warnings were ignored and legal rules were not followed.UK rapper Ashley Warren has been jailed for 10 years and three months after two XL bully dogs killed his 68-year-old mother-in-law, Esther Martin. The incident took…

The Israeli military has released fresh operational details from its ongoing “Operation Roar of the Lion” against Iran, informing that hundreds of sorties and thousands of strikes have been carried out against what it described as Iranian-linked targets. It claimed that it eliminated 40 top Iranian officials in “just 40 seconds”.According to the military, more…

While the country might be battling a regional conflict, nature seems to be showering its blessings upon the emirate. UAE is all set to experience one of the most striking celestial events of the spring season soon, marking the arrival of warmer days and natural beauty. The April Pink Moon will be lighting up the…

Indian schools across UAE have announced the beginning dates for the academic year of 2026-2027. While a few of them had already begun remote classes on Monday, the majority of them will be starting the curriculum on April 6, 2026. Schools have opted for a blended model of synchronous and asynchronous learning, allowing students to…

Saudi Arabia launches special operations rooms for overseas Umrah pilgrims/Representative Image A sharp rise in Umrah arrivals has pushed Saudi authorities to scale up coordination, with a new operations room set up to respond in real time and improve the overall pilgrim experience. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, announced the launch…

War is often described with big words like honour and victory. But when you strip all that away, the core idea is much simpler.Today’s quote of the day, “War: An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will,” is attributed to George Washington. As a military leader, he saw…