Bangladesh Reinstates 'Except Israel' on Passports Amid Deepening Outrage Over Gaza Crisis

Bangladesh Reinstates ‘Except Israel’ on Passports Amid Deepening Outrage Over Gaza Crisis

NEW DELHI, April 14 — In a move reflecting the growing public outcry over the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, Bangladesh has reinstated the phrase “Except Israel” on its passports, reaffirming its decades-old stance against allowing its citizens to travel to the Jewish state. The phrase — “This passport is valid for all countries of the […]

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Trump Administration to Slash Over 70,000 Jobs at Veterans Affairs Department

Trump Administration to Slash Over 70,000 Jobs at Veterans Affairs Department

WASHINGTON, Mar 6 – In a sweeping effort to restructure the federal workforce, the Trump administration is set to cut over 70,000 employees from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), according to a report by CNN. An internal memo dated Tuesday, signed by VA Chief of Staff Christopher Syrek, outlines plans for an aggressive restructuring […]

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Govt Committed to Making J&K an Educational Powerhouse: LG Manoj Sinha

Govt Committed to Making J&K an Educational Powerhouse: LG Manoj Sinha

Srinagar, March 03: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming the region into a premier educational hub, emphasizing strategic reforms and investments in higher education. Addressing the Legislative Assembly, LG Sinha highlighted the administration’s efforts in upgrading schools with Atal Tinkering Laboratories, fostering innovation, inclusivity, and empowerment among […]

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Trump Declares English as the Official Language of the United States

Trump Declares English as the Official Language of the United States

WASHINGTON, March 2 — President Donald Trump has officially designated English as the United States’ national language, emphasizing its role in unifying a nation shaped by diverse immigration patterns. In an executive order released today, the White House declared it was “long past time” for English to be formally recognized as the country’s official language. […]

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Nearly 50 Schools in South Korea Set to Close in 2025 Amid Drastic Decline in Student Population

Nearly 50 Schools in South Korea Set to Close in 2025 Amid Drastic Decline in Student Population

SEOUL – South Korea is bracing for another wave of school closures in 2025 as the nation’s school-age population continues to dwindle, according to new data from the Ministry of Education. Figures submitted to Representative Jin Sun-mi of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea reveal that 49 elementary, middle, and high schools across 17 […]

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