December 18, 2025

US Visa Bulletin 2026: EB-1 India Green Card Wait Time Shortens by One Year

The US January 2026 visa bulletin brings relief to Indian EB-1 Green Card seekers with the final action date moving ahead nearly a year. Other employment categories also see progress, while family-based visas remain stalled.

December 18, 2025

M23 Rebels Begin Withdrawing From Uvira City in DR Congo Amid US Pressure

Rebel group M23 says it has started leaving Uvira, a key city in DR Congo, promising full withdrawal by Thursday. The move follows US pressure after a peace deal. But the DR Congo government doubts the claim, asking for proof as some rebel police remain in the city.

December 18, 2025

Thailand bombs logistics centre near Poipet as deadly border clashes continue

Thailand bombed a logistics centre near Cambodia's Poipet border town in ongoing violent clashes. The attack targeted rocket storage amid fighting that killed dozens and displaced thousands.

December 18, 2025

India Shields Farmers, MSMEs in Oman Trade Deal, Limits Duty Concessions

India signed a trade pact with Oman but kept key products like dairy, gold, and footwear out of duty cuts to protect farmers and MSMEs. Duty concessions apply only within set quotas for some goods like dates and marble.

December 18, 2025

Family of Matilda from Bondi Shooting Calls for Love, Not Anger

Matilda, 10, was the youngest victim of the Bondi Beach shooting. Her family urges the public to remember her happiness and spread love, not anger, after the attack that killed 15 people.