Pakistan winter rain chaos: Two women killed in Balochistan crash; cities struggle with power crisis

At least two women were killed and several others injured in Balochistan’s Noshki district after a passenger waggon skidded on a rain-soaked highway and collided with an oncoming truck, Dawn reported. The vehicle was travelling from Quetta to Chagai when the crash occurred near the Sher Jan Agha area.Five passengers sustained injuries, with two shifted…

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Saudi Ministry of Interior launches special stamp to celebrate world Arabic Language Day | World News

Saudi Arabia launched a commemorative stamp for World Arabic Language Day at major airports and border crossings/Image: X To honor the rich heritage of the Arabic language, Saudi Arabia has unveiled a unique commemorative stamp, giving travelers a tangible piece of cultural pride. Commemorating Arabic language day The Ministry of Interior, through its General Directorate…

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Saudi Arabia mandates official salary transfers for domestic workers: What it means for employers and workers | World News

Starting January 2026, Saudi Arabia mandates domestic worker’s salaries be paid securely through official channels/Representative Image Saudi Arabia is taking a major step to protect domestic worker’s rights by making it mandatory for all employers to transfer salaries through official channels starting January 1, 2026. This move, designed to enhance transparency, ensure timely payments, and…

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‘I’m literally stuck in India’: US cancels H-1b interviews abruptly, leaving workers stranded back home — but why?

Indian H-1B visa holders who traveled to India this month to renew their US work permits are now stranded after American consulates abruptly canceled their appointments and rescheduled them months later, according to immigration lawyers. The disruptions follow the rollout of the Trump administration’s expanded social media vetting policy, leaving hundreds—possibly thousands—of high-skilled workers stuck…

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Saudi Arabia: Riyadh introduces new semester and annual passes for unlimited travel from Jan 2026 | World News

Riyadh introduced new semester and annual passes from January 2026, offering unlimited travel across the city/Representative Image Starting next year, Riyadh commuters and students will have a simpler, more cost effective way to travel across the city as the Public Transport Authority rolls out new ticket options designed for unlimited travel. The Riyadh Public Transport…

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What really happened when Kick streamer Clavicular was forced to the ground and arrested live on stream?

What really happened when Kick streamer Clavicular was forced to the ground and arrested live on stream? (Image via Getty) Clavicular was live on camera when everything suddenly changed. The 19-year-old Kick streamer was walking in Miami on December 18, 2025, when police rushed in and stopped him mid-stream. Within seconds, officers surrounded Clavicular and…

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Watch: Video shows moment US forces ‘apprehend’ oil tanker; Venezuela calls seizure ‘theft and kidnapping’

The United States “apprehended” an oil tanker off Venezuela on Saturday, as the Trump administration ramps up pressure. Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the seizure in a social media post, saying Department of Defense support had enabled the pre-dawn operation carried out by the Coast Guard. She added that the tanker had last made…

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Gunshot, knives and footage: Three Indian-origin men jailed in UK over violent disorder at Derby kabaddi tournament

Three Indian-Origin men have been jailed for their part in a violent disorder at a Kabbadi tournament in Alvaston in the summer of 2023. Boota Singh, Damanjit Singh and Rajvinder Takhar Singh were sentenced at Derby Crown Court on 19 December after being found guilty at a trial in November, according to Derbyshire Police.Violence broke…

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$50 for $100? How this Indian-origin executive negotiated with a knife-wielding mugger on his first day in US

When Sharran Srivatsaa, an 18-year-old Indian immigrant, landed in America, he was met with an unexpected challenge: a mugger brandishing a knife. Rather than panic, he tapped into his negotiation skills, proposing to hand over $100 in exchange for a safe passage to school with $50 still in his pocket. Indian-origin executive Sharran Srivatsaa shared…

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