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India has resumed issuing visas to select Afghan citizens after nearly three years of suspension, according to Indian newspaper The Hindu. Visas are currently granted to traders, patients, artists, athletes, and family members of Afghan students in India. The online…

The United States has imposed visa restrictions on owners and senior officials of Indian travel agencies allegedly involved in facilitating illegal immigration, Anadolu Agency reported Monday. US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said the action targets individuals “knowingly” linked to…

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is still grappling with the aftermath of a major cyberattack that forced it to suspend online shopping over a month ago, according to a report published by financial news website MarketScreener. The British retailer, known for…

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said on Sunday that he rejected a request from a Western European government—hinted at but not explicitly named—to silence conservative voices in Romania ahead of the country’s presidential election run-off, Reuters reported. The vote features a…

A growing social media trend has reignited debate around parenting practices, as adults ask their children to complete common phrases once used in harsher parenting styles, according to an article published in The Guardian. Sayings like “I’ll give you something…

Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on the text of a peace agreement, marking a major step toward ending nearly four decades of conflict, officials from both countries announced on Thursday. The agreement follows years of hostilities over Nagorno-Karabakh, a region…

Austria has temporarily suspended its family reunification program for refugees, citing a rise in migration and growing public concerns. The government announced the decision on Wednesday, saying it aims to address immigration issues that have fueled support for the far…

Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face worsening food insecurity as the World Food Programme (WFP) prepares to reduce monthly aid due to funding shortages, Amnesty International warned ahead of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ visit. The planned cuts will reduce food rations…

The U.S. government’s recent measures targeting pro-Palestinian student activists have ignited a national debate over free speech and the delineation between legitimate protest and anti-Semitism. In January, the administration issued an executive order aimed at combating anti-Semitism, which critics argue…

Spanish authorities have arrested 11 Pakistani nationals suspected of links to the banned militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Khaama Press reported. The arrests took place in Barcelona. According to Spanish officials, the suspects are accused of promoting extremist activities through…