Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela Some ideas still stand out in a world where success is often measured by money, accomplishments, or fame. These ideas are simple and deep. One of these ideas comes from Nelson Mandela, whose life and work changed not only South Africa but also how people around the world…
A report claims that the $100,000 fee did not impact the H-1B visa numbers, as half of the H-1B applicants are already in the US on some other visas and they don’t have to pay the fee if they are selected. The Center for Immigration Studies claimed in a report that the $100,000 fee for…
A political row erupted after Congresswoman Ilhan Omar corrected her financial disclosure forms, reducing reported assets from millions to just a few thousand, prompting senior Republicans to question her credibility as a politician.Representative Tom Emmer led the charge by branding her a “complete fraud” and calling for her removal from Congress, suggesting that she should…
A debate over a possible US military draft started after tech giant Palantir Technologies publicly backed the idea of universal national service. It argued that all citizens should share the burden of war. The company shared 22 extensive points explaining why software companies are equally responsible for defence. In a post on X, the company…
Active-duty US soldier’s El Salvadoran wife detained by ICE, could be deported to Mexico. Sergeant First Class Jose Serrano, an active-duty US Army sergeant who served the military for 27 years, including several in Afghanistan, said the ICE is out of control after his wife Deisy Rivera Ortega, an El Salvadorian by birth, was detained…
Horus Security Consultancy was paid £443,943 by twelve UK universities to spy on pro-Palestine Students/Image: BBC Twelve UK universities paid over £440,000 to a private firm run by former military intelligence officials to spy on student protesters and academics, including those supporting Palestine, a joint investigation by Al Jazeera English and Liberty Investigates has revealed.The…
23-year-old Gabriela Saldana What began as a message in a student chat has ended in an arrest, after police said a ‘joke’ crossed into a serious threat.A 23-year-old student at Florida International University (FIU) was taken into custody after sending messages in a WhatsApp group that authorities say posed a threat of violence at a…
Quote of the day by Margaret Thatcher (Image source: Wikipedia) People have different ideas about what success means because of what they want to do and what they’ve been through. For some, it means having enough money to live on; for others, it means being happy, being recognised, or making a difference. For a long…
Iran foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei Just two days before the ceasefire deadline ends, Iran hardened its stance on talks with the United States, saying that keeping the door open for dialogue “does not mean to negotiate at any cost.“The announcement, reported by state media Tasnim news agency, comes as US President Donald Trump on…
UK Royal Academy scheme excludes private school students, offering funded training to five state-educated musicians/Image: Getty Images The UK-based Royal Academy of Music has sparked debate after launching a scheme that limits access to state-educated students, raising concerns that some less affluent private school pupils are being left out, according to The Times (UK).The academy,…
