The federal government shutdown, now in its third day, poses escalating financial risks for households nationwide. Economists warn of delayed paychecks for federal employees, potential layoffs, and disruptions to critical services like mortgages and flood insurance.
An Indian-origin man in Arkansas, Kapil Raghu, was detained by US immigration after police mistook his perfume bottle, labeled “Opium,” for the illegal substance. Despite lab confirmation it was perfume, an alleged visa error led to 30 days in ICE custody. Charges were dropped, but his work visa is revoked, jeopardizing his US citizenship and
Switzerland announced a diplomatic protest against Israel after its security forces restricted Swiss diplomats’ access to detained nationals from a Gaza aid flotilla. The flotilla, carrying activists including Greta Thunberg, was intercepted by Israel, which called the mission a “stunt” in an active combat zone. Global protests followed the incident.
India’s new e-Arrival Card is now mandatory for all non-Indian nationals entering the country, including UAE travellers. Effective October 1, the digital form must be submitted 72 to 24 hours before departure. Emirates had issued an advance notice on September 30. The move streamlines immigration, eliminates paper forms, and speeds up arrivals, starting with Delhi
Four students sustained injuries in a school bomb explosion in Pakistan. A fourth-grade student carried an abandoned mortar shell into his classroom. The device detonated when it fell to the floor. Injured students received medical attention at a hospital. Authorities are now searching for additional unexploded ordnance. Similar incidents occur frequently near the Afghan border.
Anonymous GenZ 212 collective sparked widespread protests across Morocco, demanding better health and education services. Starting small on September 27, these youth-led demonstrations escalated into violence, resulting in hundreds of arrests, injuries, and two deaths. The government has acknowledged grievances, but the situation remains tense as calls for the King’s intervention grow.
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The argument Musk responded to presents colonisation as mere migration, erasing the defining feature of empire — power. Immigration implies integration into an existing order. Colonisation is the replacement of that order with one imposed by force.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued urgent travel advisories for citizens in Spain, Italy, and Vietnam due to ongoing protests, extreme weather, and natural disasters. Nationals are urged to prioritize safety, follow local instructions, and register with the “Twajudi” system for emergency assistance, as the UAE reaffirms its commitment to protecting citizens abroad.
Germany’s defense minister admits the nation is “really behind” in drone defense following recent airspace incursions. Key issues include equipment shortages, like delayed anti-aircraft tanks, and fragmented military-police responsibilities. In response, Germany is amending laws to empower its military and rapidly acquiring armed drones, including kamikaze types, drawing lessons from Ukraine.
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