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U.S. Freezes Visa Processing for Citizens of 75 Countries, Including Somalia, Russia, Iran and Pakistan

Washington, USA — The United States Department of State has announced a pause in immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries as part...

At least 22 Killed, 55 Injured as Crane Collapse Derails Train in Thailand

Bangkok, Thailand — At least 22 people were killed and 55 others injured on Wednesday after a passenger train collided with a collapsed construction...

Arbeloa takes over as Real Madrid coach after Alonso exit

Madrid, Spain - Álvaro Arbeloa was presented as Real Madrid’s new head coach on Tuesday, following Xabi Alonso’s departure after the Supercopa final defeat...

India’s Virat Kohli Becomes Second-Highest Run-Scorer in International Cricket

New Delhi, India — India’s Virat Kohli became the second-highest run-scorer across all formats of international cricket after a match-winning knock of 93 in...

Over 762,000 Pakistanis migrated abroad in 2025

Islamabad, Pakistan — More than 762,000 Pakistanis, including over 18,000 highly educated professionals, migrated abroad for employment in 2025, underscoring the country’s growing dependence...

China’s BYD overtakes Tesla to become the world’s top electric vehicle maker

New York, USA - Tesla has lost its position as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, after a second consecutive year of falling...

Thousands join Mamdani during his inauguration in New York​

New York, US - Thousands of people, including political figures, joined the new mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, in his inauguration in front...

Maduro open to US talks on drug trafficking, but silent on CIA strike

Caracas, Venezuela — Venezuela is open to negotiating an agreement with the United States to combat drug trafficking, the South American country’s President Nicolás...

Indonesia halts rice, sugar, corn imports in 2026

Jakarta, Indonesia — The Indonesian government announced a total ban on the import of rice, table sugar, and corn for 2026, citing a significant...

Indonesia may extend search for three Spaniards missing after shipwreck

Labuan Bajo, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities said on Wednesday they expect to extend the search for three Spaniards missing after a shipwreck off eastern...

UN official reaffirms Somalia’s sovereignty after Israeli recognition of Somaliland

United Nations - Khaled Khiari, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific, called on the Security Council on Monday...

Protests over economic deterioration in Iran spread to several cities

Tehran, Iran – Protests in Iran over the deteriorating economic situation continued Monday for a second day, spreading from Tehran to other areas of...

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