US Green Card curbs have drawn a sharp response from India after the PERM suspension affecting major IT firms. The MEA also criticised JD Vance's H-1B remarks while clarifying that existing H-1B visa holders remain unaffected. India has critic

A 27-year-old postgraduate medical student was found dead inside a hotel room in Hyderabad’s Miyapur area, prompting police to register a murder case and launch an investigation. Police are also searching for a man who was reportedly with her at the hotel. The deceased has been identified as K Srijana, a resident of Sangareddy. She was pursuing her first-year postgraduate course in Paediatrics at a medical college in Ha

The Lior cinnamon recall covers 90-gram containers sold in six U.S. states after Maryland testing detected elevated lead levels. Galil Importing Corp. says consumers should not eat lot GAP11304 and should discard it or return it for a refund. Galil Importing Corp. has voluntarily recalled Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning after testing detected elevated levels of lead in the product. The Hauppauge, New York-based company announced the recall on

The AI-171 crash probe review has come under fresh focus after the Federation of Indian Pilots sought a role in any independent assessment. Pilot representation and RAT timing concerns are central as the AAIB prepares its draft final report.   Pilot representation in AI-171 review The Federation of Indian Pilots has asked the civil aviation ministry to clarify whether an inde

At least 14 people were reported killed after an aircraft carrying a Congolese military delegation crashed in Kenge on Friday, September 25. Two senior military justice officials were among the victims, while the FARDC has launched an investigation to establish the circumstances and exact cause of the accident. Kenge crash The aircraft went down in Kenge, the capital of Kwango province, while the delegation was returning from an official

The latest Iran casualty update shows the Pentagon’s public wounded count rising by 37 service members, taking the recorded total to 861. The additions include Navy and Marine personnel, while the DCAS data does not publicly explain when or how the newly listed injuries occurred. Navy toll rises with 29 sailors added The latest change includes 29 Navy sailors. A Navy official said the sailors

A suspicious suitcase found in Midtown Manhattan during the opening day of the 81st United Nations General Assembly prompted a major police response, temporary street closures and precautionary evacuations. The NYPD later confirmed that the package was cleared and posed no threat, ending the security scare near the UN district. NYPD bomb squad responds to suspicious suitcase The incident began shortly before 3 p.m. on September 22 near East 43rd Street and Third Avenue, a short distance from the United Nations headquarters. Police were alerted to an unattended black suitcase on the sidewalk, prompting officers and bomb squad personnel to secure the area. The NYPD initially warned the public that 42nd Street through 44th Street was closed between Second Avenue and Lexington Avenue because of a suspicious package. Officers asked pedestrians and drivers to avoid the area while emergency teams investigated. A police canine was brought in to inspect the suitcase, while the Emergency Service Unit established a security perimeter around the location. Midtown road closure disrupts area near Chrysler Building The security response affected a busy section of Midtown East near the Chrysler Building and Grand Central area. Parts of the surrounding streets were temporarily closed as officers investigated, while sections of nearby buildings were evacuated as a precaution. Reports from the scene described heavy police activity, roadblocks and motorcade traffic linked to the UN General Assembly. The suitcase itself was found near East 43rd Street and Third Avenue rather than inside the Chrysler Building. Package cleared after investigation The NYPD later announced that the package had been examined and deemed not suspicious. Police said the item posed no threat, although part of East 43rd Street remained closed temporarily while officers completed their work. The clarification ended fears of a possible explosive device. No injuries were reported, and authorities did not announce any criminal threat connected to the suitcase. UNGA security remains heightened in New York The scare came as New York hosted world leaders for the high-level General Debate of the 81st UN General Assembly. The UN says the debate runs from September 22 to 28, with heads of state and government gathering to discuss global security, development, climate and other international issues. The theme of the 81st session is “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All.” The concentration of political leaders and diplomatic delegations around Manhattan traditionally brings extensive security measures, restricted traffic and a heightened police presence. The incident ultimately proved harmless, but the rapid response showed the level of caution surrounding UNGA week. With dozens of global leaders moving through Midtown and the UN district, even an unattended item can trigger immediate security measures until authorities establish that there is no danger.

Rare footage of a humpback whale with a stillborn calf off Australia’s Gold Coast documents prolonged maternal contact after the calf’s death. Researchers say the July 17, 2025 encounter may reflect grief-like behavior, while cautioning that the whale’s emotional state cannot be confirmed. Researchers have documented rare underwater footage of a female humpback whale remaining close to and repeatedly interacting with

Libya's role as a regional drug trafficking hub is attracting renewed attention after authorities announced the seizure of 100,000 ecstasy tablets hidden inside a cargo vehicle. The case comes as United Nations research warns that Libya's fractured political and security environment has helped trafficking networks expand routes linking North Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Libya ecstasy seizure exposes expanding drug routes

Chicago’s bird migration alert asks residents and building managers to reduce nighttime lighting as large numbers of birds move south through Illinois. The guidance is intended to limit disorientation and building collisions during peak fall migration. Chicago officials are urging residents and building managers to reduce unnecessary nighttime lighting as a major wave of migratory birds moves south through Illinois and the Great Lakes region.

Africa’s digital infrastructure investment landscape could become easier for businesses to navigate as Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) pushes for greater regulatory alignment. NITDA Director-General Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi says a unified approach could reduce delays, simplify licensing and create more predictable conditions for investors across the continent.

Proof of U.S. citizenship for a child is required when applying in person for a U.S. passport. Depending on where and how the child acquired citizenship, families may use a U.S. birth certificate, prior passport, CRBA, Certificate of Citizenship or other qualifying evidence. Parents applying in person for a child’s U.S. passport must provide evidence that the child is a U.S. citizen. The acceptable document depends largely o

Pakistan’s food crisis is increasingly visible at the household level, with official data showing families consuming less of many everyday foods while food insecurity continues to rise. The decline in milk, meat, rice and other staples suggests that affordability is reshaping diets and pushing more households toward cheaper sources of calories.

Lionel Messi career achievements span Argentina, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami. He retires from international football with a World Cup, two Copa America titles, 125 Argentina goals, eight Ballon d'Or awards and records that reshaped the modern game. Lionel Messi's retirement from international football closes one of the most accomplished national-tea

Lionel Messi retirement from international football closes a 21-year Argentina career that delivered the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles. The 39-year-old leaves as Argentina’s record scorer and appearance-maker but will continue his club career with Inter Miami. Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 21-year senior career with Argentina. The 39-year-old confirmed the decisi

Google and Marvell Technology have expanded their custom silicon partnership, but the widely cited $120 billion figure needs context. The Google Marvell $120B deal is not a binding purchase commitment. Instead, $120 billion represents the cumulative revenue threshold that would allow nearly all of Google's Marvell stock warrant to vest by 2033. Marvell Warrant Structure Marvell disclosed that i

An Indian man wanted in connection with the killing of 27-year-old Nikitha Godishala in Maryland has been taken into custody in India, months after authorities said he fled the United States. The suspect, 26-year-old Arjun Sharma, was traced to a flat in Agra during an investigation by Hyderabad police into a separate cheating complaint filed by Godishala’s father, Anand Godishala. Authorities in the United States had obtained an arrest warrant for Sharma on first- and s

A Capitol guillotine arrest in Washington has drawn attention after US Capitol Police found a full-size guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked near the Capitol complex. Officers arrested 35-year-old Philan-Tam-Duy Le of Julian, California, while investigators work to determine why he drove across the country with the device. Capitol guillotine found n

Three Telangana students were killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Palm Bay, Florida, on Tuesday, August 25, after the vehicle they were traveling in left the highway and struck a roadside tree. One of the victims was identified as N. Rahul, from Navipet in Telangana’s Nizamabad district. I-95 crash occurred in Brevard County   The crash occurred at about 9:49 a.m. near mile marker 172 on northbound I-

The Kennedy Center demolition warning has intensified a legal and political fight over President Donald Trump’s plan to close the Washington arts institution for two years. Justice Department lawyers now argue that without major repairs, the landmark could deteriorate to the point where demolition becomes necessary. Trump renovation plan faces new legal pres