5 islands and coastal destinations near the Strait of Hormuz travellers rarely hear about

The stunning Musandam Peninsula is sometimes called the “Norway of Arabia,” because of its dramatic, fjord-like inlets, or khors. Straddling between the United Arab Emirates and the mainland of Oman, the peninsula protrudes into the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the Middle East’s most dramatic coastlines. The region’s principal town, Khasab, is a…

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Big relief for UAE OFWs: Department of Migrant Workers rolls out new digital reforms for faster services

DMW Digital Reforms: Faster Services for OFWs in UAE and Globally The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines has unveiled a sweeping set of digital reforms aimed at speeding up services for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), including those in key destinations like the United Arab Emirates, as part of a broader effort to…

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FAFSA 2026-27: US Education Department reports higher satisfaction, record early launch and stronger fraud controls

Pell Grant Access Expands Under New FAFSA The U.S. Department of Education has reported major improvements in the rollout and performance of the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), citing higher student satisfaction rates, faster customer support response times and the earliest launch of the form on record.According to a report by K-12…

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Birthright under fire in US, Kash’s uncertainty, and more…

In this week’s edition, a fundamental American promise is under scrutiny as the battle over birthright citizenship reaches the Supreme Court, raising deep anxieties for Indian-origin families. We also track the shifting power equations in Washington, where uncertainty looms over one of the most prominent Indian-American faces in Trump’s inner circle. And beyond policy and…

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Dubai Airports Update March 27, 2026: IndiGo assures flyers, “You are not navigating this alone”; Air India Group to operate 22 flights

While the regional conflict ‘situation’ in the Middle East is continuously evolving, aviation in Dubai and other UAE nations remain operational. However, airlines are continuously adjusting schedules and issuing travel advisories. On March 27, 2026, IndiGo, Air India Group shared a fresh travel update for flyers to and from West Asia. IndiGo’s travel advisory IndiGo…

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Laura Loomer: “Best friend’s grave”: Laura Loomer slams Candace Owens after she calls President administration satanic, drags Charlie Kirk into feud

Laura Loomer slams Candace Owens after she calls President administration satanic, drags Charlie Kirk into feud (Image via Getty) Laura Loomer and Candace Owens are now in a very public fight, and it is getting sharper by the day. It started on April 6, when Candace Owens posted on X and called Donald Trump’s administration…

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‘Deport’: Indian-American Sohali Vaddula trolled after she says she voted for James Talarico in Texas Dem primary

Indian-American student and political leader Sohali Vaddula, who is also the national vice president of the College Democrats of America, faced deportation call and immense trolling after she posted a photo of mailing her ballot for the Texas primary election. “I mailed in my ballot last week from Rhode Island. So proud to be voting…

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Why India’s youth must take science to the streets

Debapriya Mukhopadhyay Debapriya Mukhopadhyay is a distinguished Indian optometrist, vision scientist, researcher, and philanthropist dedicated to advancing eye health and community welfare. He began his journey in optometry in 2003, assisting in clinical practice, and earned his Bachelor of Optometry from Vidyasagar College of Optometry & Vision Science, followed by a Master of Optometry from…

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Second shock coming

The situation between Iran, a group called the Houthis, and the United States is getting more serious, and it could affect the whole world. First, the United States seems to be preparing to send more soldiers into the region. There are reports that they might plan missions that could last weeks, like attacking certain coastal…

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