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Pakistan reportedly received advanced PL-15 long-range air-to-air missiles from China amid increased tensions with India due to the recent Pahalgam terror attack. This led to retaliatory actions from India like suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and revoking visas for Pakistanis, prompting Pakistan to halt trade as well. Pakistan’s Defense Minister and other officials warned India,…

The US offers a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for citizens of 41 countries, allowing visa-free entry for up to 90 days for tourism and business. Travelers must get Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) approval online through US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to check VWP eligibility. Countries with visa-free status under VWP include Andorra,…

United States President Donald Trump condemned Russia for a deadly airstrike on Kyiv and publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt the attacks by saying, “Vladimir, STOP!” Trump’s criticism coincides with his intensified peace negotiations for Ukraine, which include controversial terms like recognizing Russia’s annexation of Crimea, a condition firmly opposed by Ukrainian President…

Donald Trump’s $Trump meme coin saw a significant price surge following the President’s announcement of exclusive dinners for top investors. The coin’s website labeled the event as the “most EXCLUSIVE INVITATION in the world,” and according to Coinbase, $Trump surged more than 70% after the news. Despite this rise, it remains below its peak of…

A 20-year-old Indian man is accused of molesting a female cabin crew member on a Singapore Airlines flight. The incident occurred on February 28 when the accused, known as Rajat, forced the crew member into the lavatory. Details about the flight’s origin have not been revealed. During her routine duties, a crew member was escorting…

Israeli passport holders are now barred from entering the Maldives due to the country’s stance on the Gaza conflict. This ban was approved by parliament and implemented by President Mohamed Muizzu through an amendment to the immigration law, preventing those with Israeli passports from visiting the Maldives. The Maldivian government justifies its decision as a…

Dubai International Airport was named the world’s busiest for 2024 by a report from Airports Council International. The Gulf hub, primarily for Emirates Airlines, saw a 6.1% increase in passenger traffic last year, handling a remarkable 92.3 million travelers, surpassing 2019 pre-pandemic levels by about 3.8%. In 2024, global air travel showed impressive growth with…

Former Miss Bangladesh and model Meghna Alam is currently detained in a Dhaka prison. Arrested on April 9 under the Special Powers Act, she is accused of endangering public safety. This arrest followed her statement about an affair with a married ambassador, prompting a police raid on her house that she broadcasted on social media.…

The UK government, through emergency legislation, controls operations at British Steel owned by Jingye. Business Secretary Reynolds stated intent to likely nationalize the Scunthorpe plant employing 2,700, aiming to prevent closure of blast furnaces and halt in UK steel production by Jingye. The emergency legislation swiftly passed in one day with a rare Saturday sitting…

A group of Harvard professors has sued the Trump administration to halt the review of almost $9 billion in federal funds awarded to the university. This review is part of the administration’s anti-antisemitism campaign in academic institutions, as per the Harvard Crimson. The Harvard faculty chapter of AAUP, along with the national counterpart, filed a…