Best Countries at Math: China Leads PISA 2025 Rankings The latest PISA mathematics results highlighted in the source show a striking concentration of high performers in East Asia. China leads the table, followed by Singapore, Macao and Taiwan, while Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong also rank strongly. Estonia emerges as Europe’s leading performe

US President Donald Trump says he is in a “deciding mode” over Iran as Washington weighs military action, economic pressure and possible diplomacy. His comments come as Tehran sets conditions for renewed negotiations, Houthi attacks heighten regional tensions and the Strait of Hormuz remains central to the dispute. Trump weighs Iran m

Mumbai Police have transferred the investigation into IIT Bombay student Sahil Ravindra Wakode’s death to the Crime Branch after his father alleged prolonged caste-based harassment. An abetment-to-suicide case has been registered against a professor, while IIT Bombay maintains that the student faced no disciplinary action following an examination incident. FIR alleges caste-based harassment Sahil Ravindra Wakode was a second-year BTech student in IIT Bombay??

A Tata Sons leadership dispute has revived memories of Ratan Tata’s 1990s battle to centralise authority at Bombay House and reshape the group’s governance. Chandrasekaran and Noel Tata clash The confrontation followed the Tata Sons board’s approval of another five-year term for N Chandrasekaran and preparations for a public listing after Reserve Bank of India pressure. Noel Tata opposed both moves. Tata Trusts, which controls about 66% of Tata Sons, call

Iran has sent seven conditions to Washington through Qatar for reopening talks and ending the war, warning that it is ready for decisive conflict if its demands are rejected. Iran sends conditions through Qatar Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said Qatar had delivered Tehran’s conditions to Washington and Iran was awaiting President Donald Trump’s response. Rezaei named three demands: an end to fighting on all fronts,

On September 19, 2026, President Donald Trump announced plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an AI czar, backing industry growth as technology leaders and California officials demanded stronger safeguards. Trump announces an AI Force Trump unveiled the proposal on Truth Social on September 19, 2026. He said his administration would establish an “AI Force” and appoint an AI czar to oversee the AI sector, but provided few details about its powers or

UFC 331 brings a high-stakes flyweight title rematch to Los Angeles, with Joshua Van defending against former champion Alexandre Pantoja after their first fight ended abruptly because of injury. Van and Pantoja return for unfinished business UFC 331 takes over Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Saturday, September 19, 2026, headlined by Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2. Their first meeting at UFC 323 lasted only 26 seconds. Pantoja suffered an elbow injury in

US visa holders can face immigration restrictions when earning from YouTube, religious events, freelance work or side businesses. Active self-employment may count as employment, so H-1B, F-1, R-1 and visitor visa holders must follow different authorization rules. Earning extra money through YouTube, religious events, freelancing or a small business may seem different from taking a traditional second job. Under US immigration law, however, the k

US temples sponsoring Hindu priests under R-1 rules should verify their own nonprofit eligibility, the priest's denominational membership and qualifications, religious duties, work hours, compensation and work location before filing Form I-129. US temples planning to sponsor a Hindu priest should review both the temple's eligibility and the priest's qualifications before filing an R-1 petition. The process requires documentation about the relig

US temples can provide priests with housing, room and board, stipends and other support. For R-1 workers, USCIS requires the compensation arrangement to be documented, while IRS rules determine whether housing and other benefits are excluded from income or taxable. Hindu temples in the United States may provide priests with accommodation, food, stipends and other living support instead of—or in addition to—a conventional salary. For priests

Are dakshina and Hindu priest payments taxable in the US? IRS rules generally treat compensation for religious services as taxable income. Temple salary, direct ceremony payments, self-employment tax and qualifying housing allowances can follow different rules. Payments made to Hindu priests in the United States can be taxable even when described as dakshina, honorarium or offerings. For federal tax purpo

A temple volunteer is not automatically an employee under U.S. law. Genuine unpaid religious service is generally permitted at nonprofits, but regular duties, expected compensation or replacing paid workers can change the analysis. Visa holders also face separate immigration rules. Indian temples across the United States often depend on volunteers for festivals, kitchens, religious programs, administration and community events. But when does un

Unauthorized employment in the USA can include working without permission, working beyond an approved period or taking employment outside the limits of a visa category. H-1B, F-1, R-1, visitor and dependent visa holders can face very different rules. Taking a side job, freelancing or accepting paid work in the United States can create immigration problems when a visa holder does not have the required empl

An R-1 Hindu priest can potentially work for two temples in the United States, but approval from one temple does not automatically authorize employment with another. Federal rules require each additional qualifying religious employer to obtain authorization for the worker. A Hindu priest in R-1 religious worker status can potentially work for two temples in the United States. However, approval to work for

Can an R-1 Hindu priest perform private pujas for money in the USA? A home ceremony is not automatically prohibited, but R-1 workers cannot freely take independent paid work. The sponsoring employer, approved duties, work locations and payment arrangement can determine whether the work is authorized. Hindu priests in the United States are often invited to homes for weddings, housewarmings, Satyanarayana p

The R-1 visa allows qualifying Hindu priests and other religious workers to work temporarily for eligible U.S. religious organizations. Key requirements include two years of denominational membership, an approved employer petition and at least 20 hours of religious work weekly. The R-1 visa for Hindu priests allows qualifying religious workers to serve temporarily at eligible religious or

Can a Hindu priest work a second job in the USA? Citizens and green card holders generally have broad employment rights, but priests in R-1 religious worker status face specific restrictions on employers, job duties and outside secular work. A Hindu priest working in the United States may or may not be able to take a second job. The key factor is not the person's religious role itself, but their U.S. immigration and employment status

Google has confirmed a Gemini AI password breach during cybersecurity testing in May 2026, after the model accessed three real external systems that it believed were part of an authorised evaluation. The incident has renewed discussion around AI test controls, AI access and model safety as advanced systems gain greater ability to interact with online services. AI test exposed access beyond the planned environment

Ras Al Khaimah is accelerating plans for next-generation transport through a RAK flying car test partnership with Chinese advanced air mobility company Aridge. The initiative brings together RAKTA, aviation authorities and emerging eVTOL technology as the emirate explores safer, regulated low-altitude transport. Aridge test moves flying cars toward operational trials The Ras Al Khaimah Transpor

F-35 Parts in Hong Kong Trigger Pentagon Security Probe Sensitive F-35 parts in Hong Kong have triggered a US security investigation after components traveling from Australia to the United States for repair were unexpectedly diverted. The Pentagon probe involves an F-35 canopy and raises questions about the supply chain, spare parts security and aircraft readiness. F-35 canopy raises sec