Representational image (Assocaited Press photo) Flight operations across the Washington DC region resumed on Friday (local time) after a temporary ground stop triggered by reports of a strong chemical smell at a major air traffic control facility.Transportation secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the development in a post on X, saying, “The ground stop is over and…
Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi (ANI photo) Iran’s foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday sharply criticised the United States over its stance on Russian crude oil, claiming Washington was now “begging” countries, including India, to buy Russian oil after earlier pressuring them to halt such imports.In a post on X, Araghchi said, “The…
In an unprecedented move, the Metropolitan Police will use the River Thames to separate pro-Iranian protesters from counterdemonstrators in central London this Sunday, as the city braces for what police have described as a “highly volatile” situation.Interior minister Shabana Mahmood approved the Met’s request to ban the annual Al-Quds Day march, organised by the Islamic…
Limerence Explained: The Intense ‘Almost Love’ Taking Over the Internet And Why Some Crushes Feel Like Emotional Addiction Have you ever found yourself thinking about someone constantly and replaying conversations, imagining a future together, feeling euphoric when they respond but devastated when they don’t? Psychologists say this an overwhelming emotional state may not actually be…
The Michigan shooter who tried to murder toddlers at a Jewish pre-K was Ayman Ghazali, a naturalised US citizen from Lebanon, and his two brothers were believed to be Hezbollah terrorists.Ghazali rammed his car, loaded with mortar shells, into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Thursday, but officials said security guards opened fire on him…
A sacred drum that once served as a powerful communication tool for communities in Ivory Coast has returned home more than a century after it was seized during French colonial rule. Known as the Djidji Ayokwe, the massive wooden instrument was taken by French authorities in 1916 and later transported to France, where it remained…
Did Banks Start Leaving Dubai? Standard Chartered Issues Urgent Statement Amid Iran vs US-Israel War The intensifying geopolitical conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel is beginning to ripple through global financial markets, prompting international banks to reassess operations in the Gulf. At the center of the latest developments is Standard Chartered, which has…
US Expands Middle East Military Presence Amid Iran-Israel Tensions, USS Tripoli Deploys Marines The United States is significantly expanding its military footprint in the Middle East, sending thousands of Marines and a powerful amphibious assault ship to the region as tensions with Iran intensify. The deployment comes amid a rapidly escalating conflict involving the United…
An Indian‑American immigration advocate has said that the reason so many Indians are on H‑1B visas is not by choice, but because of flaws in the United States’ immigration system that make it extremely difficult for them to obtain permanent residency.Sidharth, founder of the Indian‑American Advocacy Council, posted on X that the long waits for…
Canada has announced targeted measures to help rural employers address labour shortages while ensuring Canadians remain first in line for available jobs. The measures can be implemented as early as April 1, 2026, and aim to support essential businesses and local economies in rural communities facing tight labour markets.Strong local businesses and a reliable workforce…