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More than 200 people, including musician Robert Del Naja of the band Massive Attack, were arrested during a large-scale protest in central London against the ban on activist group Palestine Action. The demonstration, held at Trafalgar Square on Saturday, saw hundreds of people gather in defiance of police warnings.The Metropolitan Police confirmed that 212 individuals, … Read more

Three Iranian nationals with alleged links to Tehran’s political body have had their green cards revoked and are now in ICE custody, marking the latest in a series of actions by Washington targeting individuals tied to the Iranian regime.US secretary of state Marco Rubio confirmed that Seyed Eissa Hashemi, his wife Maryam Tahmasebi, and their … Read more

Immigration lawyers say scrutiny around marriage-based Green Card applications in US has tightened in recent months, with applicants facing closer checks during interviews and increased enforcement action even at the interview stage. Marriage remains one of the most common routes to permanent residency, but attorneys warn that the process is now being examined more closely … Read more

Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old student filmmaker Finbar Sullivan at Primrose Hill earlier this week.The Metropolitan Police said a 27-year-old man has been held on suspicion of murder, while a 25-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assisting an offender. Both remain in custody.Officers were called to … Read more

Left to right: Jeremy Cooney, Kovid Saxena and Bhairavi Desai, Indian-origin leaders featured on New York’s transport power list A new power list highlighting key figures shaping the future of New York’s transport and mobility landscape has brought several Indian-origin leaders into the spotlight. Published by City & State, the 2026 ‘Trailblazers in Transportation’ list … Read more

Responding to Trump’s withdrawal threats, Starmer emphasised NATO’s mutual security benefits and the need to strengthen it. Discussions also covered the fragile Iran conflict and restoring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday said Nato is firmly “in America’s interests,” as he issued a strong defence of the … Read more

President Donald Trump and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer attend a business roundtable at Chequers near Aylesbury, England. AP/PTI(AP09_18_2025_000277B) There’s a recurring gag in Yes, Minister (and Yes, Prime Minister) which usually involves the premier of Great Britain discovering, with mounting irritation, that he is not quite as sovereign as he believed. At some point, … Read more

Sykkuno faces serious allegations after HemomalVT accused him of manipulation, cheating, and exploiting smaller creators through a detailed exposé with screenshots and audio clips. Claims suggest he maintained multiple relationships while hiding a long-term girlfriend. Another creator, Elfilea, was also mentioned. With no response from Sykkuno yet, the controversy has divided fans and shaken his … Read more

KHDA allows centre-led home learning for Dubai children aged 0–6 during distance learning phase / Image: File Dubai is taking a decisive step towards flexible education as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority introduces a new policy allowing children aged 0–6 to opt for home-based learning.The authority said the initiative supports diverse learning environments during … Read more

The UK government led by Keir Starmer has shelved its proposed Chagos Islands agreement with Mauritius, amid strained ties with Donald Trump and the absence of formal US approval, according to an official statement.The deal, which aimed to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while leasing back the strategic Diego Garcia military base, … Read more