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Trump's visa ban on 75 countries may free up 50,000 green cards for others
A pause on immigrant visas for 75 countries, initiated in January, could lead to an estimated 50,000 unused family-based Green Card quotas spilling over into employment-based categories by 2027. This potential increase offers a silver lining for employment-based applicants, mirroring a similar situation during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pakistan & Bangladesh among 75 countries hit by US immigrant visa pause. Check full list
The US has announced a temporary pause on issuing immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, as part of a policy review ordered by President Donald Trump over concerns that some immigrants may rely on public welfare benefits. The move, announced by the State Department, will take effect from January 21, 2026.
Thanksgiving Day 2025: Is it a Federal Holiday?
Thanksgiving Day 2025 arrives on Thursday, November 27, observed each year on the fourth Thursday of November. It is one among the ten federal holidays in the United States, officially recognized by the government with several federal offices, courts, and services closed. Federal staff get a paid day off, and state and local offices normally follow the same schedule. While celebrated mainly in the U.S., countries such as Canada, Liberia, Grenada, and Saint Lucia have their own Thanksgiving cultures.
US Travel Ban: Trump plans new restrictions on 36 more countries in expanded crackdown
US Travel Ban: US President Donald Trump’s administration is weighing a dramatic expansion of its travel ban, targeting citizens from 36 more countries across Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and the Pacific. A memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and seen by The Washington Post outlines sweeping new demands on identity verification and visa enforcement. Countries have 60 days to comply or risk full or partial entry bans. Critics warn the move revives discriminatory tactics, echoing the 2017 Muslim ban Trump once imposed.
T20 World Cup 2024 generates $1.66 billion economic boost for USA, West Indies
Held from 1 to 29 June 2024, the World Cup featured 55 matches across nine venues. In the USA, games were staged in Nassau County (New York), Grand Prairie (Dallas), and Lauderhill (Florida), while in the West Indies, matches took place in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago.
San Marino, world's worst football team, finally wins a game at UEFA Nations League
San Marino, ranked last in FIFA's world rankings, secured its first-ever competitive win by defeating Liechtenstein 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League. Nicko Sensoli scored the decisive goal in the 53rd minute. This victory marks a historic achievement for San Marino, ending a long streak of defeats and struggles.
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After Afghani stunner, India can hurt Aussies
India aims to disrupt Australia's T20 World Cup campaign in their final Super 8 match in Gros Islet. A win will secure India's spot in the semifinals and jeopardize Australia's progression after their surprising loss to Afghanistan.
US to co-host 2024 cricket World Cup: Check out the match schedule, host cities, groups & more
US to co-host 2024 Cricket World Cup with West Indies. Explore the match schedule, host cities, and groups. Historic clashes await in this inaugural ICC Men's T20 tournament. Cricket fever hits the United States from June 1-29.
India to help Saint Lucia’s tax administration under Tax Inspectors without Borders (TIWB) programme
Tax Inspectors Without Borders (TIWB) is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) where partner administration help the country by sharing the technical, skills, know-how, and best audit practices with its tax auditors.
ICC T20 World Cup 2024 : West Indies, US to host, starting from June 4
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that the 2024 edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be hosted by West Indies and USA. The tournament will take place from June 4 to June 30, with matches being held in seven Caribbean venues - Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines; and Trinidad and Tobago - along with three venues in the USA - Dallas, Florida and New York.
'Not for sale': Taiwan Foreign Min Joseph Wu rejects Elon Musk's assertion of Chinese sovereignty
Elon Musk has caused controversy by referring to Taiwan as an "integral part of China" during a summit in Los Angeles. Taiwan's Foreign Minister, Joseph Wu, responded firmly, stating that Taiwan is "not for sale." The status of Taiwan has long been disputed, with China claiming sovereignty over the island, while Taiwan argues that it should have the right to decide its own future. China has successfully persuaded several countries to switch allegiances from Taiwan to China, further isolating Taiwan on the global stage.
What you need to know about King Charles and his coronation
Charles became monarch of the United Kingdom and 14 other realms on the death of Queen Elizabeth in September last year. Their leaders will attend the coronation. The 14 realms are Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu.
EAM Jaishankar co-chairs fifth India-Guyana Joint Commission Meeting
India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, held comprehensive discussions with his Guyana counterpart during the 5th India-Guyana Joint Commission Meeting. Topics covered included agriculture, energy, health, pharmaceuticals, defence cooperation, human resources, tech and innovation, and infrastructure development. The ministers also witnessed the exchange of agreements in Migration and Mobility and Air Connectivity.
Thanksgiving 2022: Messages, quotes, Instagram captions, and images to celebrate the day
Thankfulness, kindness, and lots of hearty food are the themes of this festival of gratitude known as Thanksgiving.
'Saturnalia' review: Best horror game for Halloween 2022 and beyond
The Italian independent studio Santa Ragione has created a fully authentic experience stuffed with Lynchian components, including strange themes, commonplace, haunting, melodic music, investigation, dreamy things, and so much more.
Britain's rules of succession for a new sovereign
Under the British constitution, a sovereign succeeds to the throne the moment his or her predecessor dies, before even being proclaimed to the people, and there is no interregnum. The new monarch is officially proclaimed king or queen by a special body called the Accession Council, to which members of the Privy Council - a group of several hundred selected royal advisers including members of the cabinet - are summoned.
At high-level UNGA session, world leaders thank India for COVID-19 vaccine shipments
India will resume the export of surplus vaccines in the fourth quarter of 2021 under ‘Vaccine Maitri' and meet its commitment to COVAX. COVAX is a worldwide initiative aimed at equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines directed by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and the World Health Organization.
African, Caribbean nations support India at WTO on COVID vaccine supplies
During a discussion at the WTO (World Trade Organisation), a group of Latin American member states including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama and Paraguay have also expressed their concerns on the export restrictions imposed by European Union on COVID-19 vaccines and their trade distorting impact.
India-UN Development Partnership Fund supports projects to respond to Covid-19
Established in 2017, the India-UN Development Partnership Fund is a dedicated facility within the United Nations Fund for South-South Cooperation. It is supported and led by the Government of India, managed by the United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation, and implemented in collaboration with the United Nations system.
Pakistani citizens disallowed to enter EU as the continent gears to open up
Citizens of Brazil, Qatar, the US and Russia will only be able to enter Europe at a later date once their cases subside. In March, when cases were rising in Europe, US President Donald Trump had banned most EU citizens from entering the United States in a bid to curb the outbreak there.
By 2030, 57% of global power demand should be met by renewables: IRENA
Strengthening the case for renewable energy, IRENA pointed to falling technology costs. Solar PV costs fell by 87% over the last ten years, and onshore wind turbine prices by 46%.
PM Modi announces $14 million grant, $150 million Line of Credit to Caricom
He also announced the setting up of the Regional Centre for Excellence in Information Technology in Guyana's Georgetown.
Post-Choksi, wealthy Indians rush to buy new passport
Some UK-based firms that arrange foreign citizenship claim they have seen enquiries from Indians more than double since then.
Know about Donald Trump's new battlefield, the birthright citizenship
Trump was wrong in claiming that the US is the only country that grants birthright citizenship.
Ten places where getting a visa is easier than ordering a pizza
Getting a visa is usually a pain. But there are at least 50 international destinations where Indians can travel without a prior visa.
Got the wanderlust? Here’s a list of visa-on-arrival countries for Indians
Planning a holiday gets so much easier if all you needed to do was carry your passport and go-go-go.
India in talks with a number of countries for new tax treaties
India today said negotiations are going on for signing new Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements with Hong Kong, Iran, Nigeria and three other nations.
India contributes $1.3 million to help disaster hit islands
India contributed over $1mn to St Vincent & Grenadines, Saint Lucia, & Commonwealth of Dominica towards disaster relief assistance in aftermath of flash floods.
General Assembly elects India as UN ECOSOC member
India, Japan, Germany and France were among 18 nations elected by the United Nations General Assembly to serve on the 54-member Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a period of three years beginning January one next.
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