World
World
UN Slashes 2026 Aid Appeal by Half Amid Record Funding Shortfall
The United Nations launched a starkly reduced global humanitarian appeal for 2026. The organisation is requesting only $23 billion, roughly…
Benin Government Foils Military Coup Attempt, Announces Arrests
Benin's government announced its armed forces foiled a coup attempt on Sunday. The declaration followed a broadcast where a group…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Faces Mounting Pressure Over Signal App and Strike Scandals
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is confronting intense political pressure. Specifically, two major controversies are fueling calls for his resignation from both…
Sikh Separatist Group Urges Trump to Add India to US Travel Ban List
The separatist organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), which advocates for an independent Sikh state of Khalistan, has called on President…
Saudi Arabia Sets New Schedules for Roza-e-Rasool Ziyarat via Nusuk
The Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has announced new timings and procedures for visiting the Roza-e-Rasool (the tomb…
US to Expand Travel Ban to Over 30 Countries
The United States plans to significantly expand its travel ban, extending restrictions to citizens of more than 30 countries, Homeland…
Trump Administration Orders Heightened H-1B Visa Vetting
The Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for H-1B visa applicants, with consular officers directed to review for past roles in…
US Halts All Asylum Cases, Reopens Thousands Under Sweeping Security Review
The Trump administration has enacted the most extensive internal freeze on immigration benefits in decades. A directive issued this week…
Dell Founders Donate $6.25B to Trump Child Investment Accounts
Tech billionaires Michael and Susan Dell have committed $6.25 billion to "Trump Accounts," a federal initiative designed to strengthen investment…