December 17, 2025

UK to Rejoin EU's Erasmus+ Scheme in 2027 with £570m Deal

The UK will rejoin the EU’s Erasmus+ scheme from 2027, allowing students and workers to exchange across Europe again after Brexit. The government will invest £570m, benefiting up to 100,000 people in education and training annually.

December 17, 2025

UAE Golden Visa vs Saudi Premium Residency: Gulf's Long-Term Residency Faceoff

Since 2019, the UAE and Saudi Arabia offer new long-term residency visas to attract talent and capital. UAE’s Golden Visa is broad and flexible. Saudi’s Premium Residency offers permanence with fewer categories but deeper rights. Both reflect each country’s economic aims and resident needs.

December 17, 2025

US Imposes Naval Blockade to Stop Venezuela's 'Ghost Ships' Evading Oil Sanctions

President Trump has ordered a naval blockade to block Venezuela's 'ghost ships'—oil tankers changing names and flags to dodge US sanctions. These ships help Venezuela sell discounted oil despite sanctions on its state oil firm PDVSA.

December 17, 2025

South Africa Accuses US of Employing Illegal Workers at Refugee Centre

South Africa arrested seven Kenyan nationals for working illegally at a US centre processing refugee claims. The raid highlights visa abuse and sparks diplomatic talks with the US and Kenya.

December 17, 2025

Indian Army Catches Pakistani Woman Crossing LoC into Poonch After Family Dispute

A 35-year-old Pakistani woman crossed into India’s Poonch district along the LoC after an argument with her father in PoK. Indian Army troops caught her on December 16. She is yet to be handed over to police.