Parents cannot renew a child’s U.S. passport issued before age 16 through the standard renewal process. A new in-person Form DS-11 application is required. Learn about five-year validity, required documents, current child passport fees and what changes once the applicant turns 16. Parents may commonly refer to replacing an expired child passport as a “renewal,” but U.S. passport rules treat it differently. A passport issued to a child under age 16 cannot be re

If one parent cannot attend a child’s U.S. passport appointment, the State Department may accept Form DS-3053, sole-custody evidence or special family-circumstance documents. This guide explains what parents of children under 16 should prepare before applying. For a U.S. passport application involving a child under 16, both parents or legal guardians generally must approve issuance of the passport. However, the State Department provides alternatives when one paren

Documents needed for a child’s U.S. passport include citizenship evidence, proof of the parent-child relationship, parent identification, Form DS-11, consent records and a passport photo. Parents should also bring photocopies, fees and any custody documents required for special cases. Parents applying for a U.S. passport for a child under 16 should prepare both original documents and required photocopies before going to a pa

A U.S.-born child can generally qualify for a U.S. passport when the child is recognized as a U.S. citizen, even if the parents are not citizens. Parents must prove the child’s citizenship and relationship, follow consent rules, and watch for pending policy changes. A child born in the United States can generally apply for a U.S. passport if the child is recognized as a U.S. citizen, even when one or both parents are not U.S. citizens. For passport purpo

A U.S. passport for a child under 16 requires an in-person Form DS-11 application, proof of U.S. citizenship, evidence of the parent-child relationship, parental identification and consent. This guide explains the documents, fees, validity and special cases parents should know. Parents applying for a U.S. passport for a child under 16 must follow a different process from adult applicants. The child must appear in person, and the application requires proof of U.S. ci

The Pentagon’s GenAI.mil platform has expanded access to commercial artificial intelligence across the US defence workforce, adding OpenAI’s ChatGPT Mil and Grok for Government alongside Google Gemini. More than 1.7 million users have already accessed the system, while Anthropic’s Claude remains absent following a high-profile dispute over military AI safeguards.

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.

India's Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 ended on August 13 after weeks of Parliament disruptions driven by student protests, the Ram temple row and demands for government answers. PRS Legislative Research said Lok Sabha worked for only 15% of its scheduled time and Rajya Sabha for 33%, while legislative scrutiny and Question Hour were heavily affected. Parliament disruptions dominate the session

Parliament disruptions in India have repeatedly interrupted the Monsoon Session. While protests can spotlight important issues, they also weaken Question Hour accountability and parliamentary bill scrutiny, leaving Opposition MPs with fewer opportunities to challenge the government.  

US Colombia earthquake aid worth $15.5 million has been announced as the country struggles with the aftermath of a devastating magnitude 7.4 earthquake. At least 111 people have been confirmed dead, while rescue crews continue searching damaged buildings across western Colombia for survivors. US disaster aid reaches $15.5 million The US Sta

Mohsen Rezaei has taken two senior roles in Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, becoming SNSC secretary and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s representative. The former IRGC commander replaces Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr after his resignation from the key security post. Mohsen Rezaei Named Supreme Leader’s SNSC Representative Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointed veteran m

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met around 45 NDA Lok Sabha MPs at a breakfast meeting in New Delhi, urging stronger participation in parliamentary debates, better preparation, smoother House proceedings and greater focus on state development and alliance unity. NDA meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a breakfast interaction with around 45 newly elected and first-time NDA Lok Sabha MPs on Frida

The proposed Trump-class battleship fleet could cost the United States about $275 billion and place severe pressure on an already strained shipbuilding industry, according to a new Congressional Budget Office estimate. The first nuclear-powered vessel alone could cost $23.4 billion. President Donald Trump announced the new battleship programme on December 22, 2025, as part of what his administration calls the Navy?

The cost to study in Canada for Indian students includes tuition, living expenses and transportation. Depending on the program, a first-year budget may range from about C$39,000 to more than C$65,000 before travel, books and other personal costs. Minimum funds required by IRCC Indian students applying for a Canadian study permit must prove they can pay tuition, living expenses and transportatio

Indian students can use a bank education loan as part of Canada proof of funds. The application should show the sanctioned amount, disbursement terms, tuition coverage, remaining living costs and any additional support from parents, savings or scholarships. Education loans can support proof of funds Yes. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada lists proof of a student or education loan from a bank as accepted financial evidence. The

The Forward Seamen’s Union of India has sought Navy aid for Indian sailors and Indian-flagged vessels operating across dangerous shipping routes. Its appeal followed the sinking of MSV Faize Noore Oliya in the Red Sea, where all 13 Indian nationals aboard were rescued. FSUI Calls for Navy Aid for Indian Sailors The Forward Seamen’s Union of India urged the Union government to deploy Indian

India Condemns Red Sea Attack on MSV Faize Noore Oliya India has condemned the Red Sea attack that sank the Indian-flagged vessel MSV Faize Noore Oliya near Yemen. All 13 Indian crew members and one foreign national were rescued by the Yemen Coast Guard as New Delhi called for an immediate end to attacks on commercial shipping. MSV Faize Noore Oliya sinks after projectile strike

Indian Vessel Attack off Yemen: 14 Seafarers Rescued The Indian vessel attack off Yemen sank MSV Faize Noore Oliya after a projectile strike in the Red Sea. The Yemen Coast Guard rescued all 14 seafarers, including 13 Indians, as New Delhi condemned threats to commercial shipping. Red Sea ship attack sinks Indian vessel India has strongly condemned an attack on the

The US Army missile stockpile has reportedly declined after extensive Iran war missile use, raising concerns over the ATACMS stockpile shortage, PrSM missile shortage, and overall US military readiness. Officials are now focused on rebuilding long-range precision missile inventories while maintaining global defense capabilities.   US Army Missile Stockpile Depleted During Iran War The US Army missile stock

Parliament’s Monsoon Session entered its third week with key legislation listed for discussion and Opposition protests disrupting proceedings. A parliamentary panel will question Meta, Google, X, Snapchat and other platforms amid scrutiny over digital regulation and the removal of PM Modi’s post.