Hardeep Singh Nijjar 'faked' a marriage in 1997 to obtain Canadian citizenship.

During the India-Canada diplomatic crisis over the assassination of separatist leader Hardeep Sing Nijjar, reports indicated that Indian agencies informed the Canadian government about his terrorist activities and his 1997 flight to Canada, but Canada did not take action. According to sources cit...

A teen and a senior citizen were among the victims of the Walmart Virginia shooting

Authorities recognized the victims of a mass shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia, on Wednesday, ranging in age from a 16-year-old kid to a 70-year-old man.

A shop manager opened fire on coworkers in a break room, killing six people before turning the pistol on himself.

North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile may have failed in flight, according to officials; Japanese citizens are warned to take cover

Thursday, North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles, one of which may have been a failed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that prompted an alarm for inhabitants in regions of central and northern Japan to seek shelter.

In spite of an earlier government warning that a mis...

Citizens Demand Democracy

Democracies on every continent are engaged in an uphill battle to ensure their continued survival, while autocrats work to strengthen their hold on power. Why does the main style of administration in Western countries tend to engender such a sense of unhappiness among the population of such natio...

UAE Citizens Believe Healthcare Should be a Main Priority in the coming 5 Years

A survey was conducted in the United Arab Emirates, involving 1000 residents. 54% of responses showcased that respondents believe that vaccine development and research, in terms of healthcare advances, should be UAE’s top priority. According to another survey, many United Arab Emirate resid...

Pegasus Hacked Thai Lawmakers

According to the findings of a study that was carried out by a coalition of organisations that monitor the internet for abuses, at least thirty Thai activists who were active in pro-democracy rallies were targeted by Pegasus malware in the midst of a government crackdown on dissent. This study wa...

Before the end of the year, the UAE might be home to another 4,000 millionaires

More than 4,000 millionaires are expected to relocate to the UAE this year, putting the country among the top ten destinations for high-net-worth individuals. According to the 2017 Henley Global Citizens Report, the reasons for this are the absence of a personal income tax and rising revenues in ...

Do British citizens in Europe have access to free healthcare? The EHIC and GHIC rules are fully described

From passport validity to the number of snacks you can bring, Brexit has changed a lot about how Britons travel in Europe.

After the official secession in December 2020, UK citizens no longer have a guarantee of entrance to EU countries, and a comparatively smooth passage has been repla...

Singaporean journalist sentenced to prison for slander in connection with allegations of corruption

The editor of a now-defunct Singaporean news portal has been sentenced to three weeks in prison for defamation in connection with a letter published on the site alleging corruption among government ministers.

Terry Xu, the former editor of the Online Citizen, was imprisoned last year fo...

Australia lifts ban on citizens travelling overseas

Australia is lifting the ban on its citizens travelling overseas without permission. The ban on  travelling will be lifted next week. Australians have been following one of the strictest border rules for the past 19 months, to avoid further transmission of C...

US approves Moderna and J&J booster shots for adult citizens

The United States has approved the booster shots of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. American citizens can now receive the booster shots of vaccines.

Highlights

• The US FDA approves Moderna and Johnson & Johnson booster shoots
• ...

Australia and Singapore to start travel bubble soon

Australia is set to establish a travel bubble soon with Singapore. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the details of the plan will be revealed next week.

Highlights

• Australia to establish travel bubble with Singapore
• The deal is in its ...

Taliban will be issuing new passports to the citizens

Highlights

• Taliban issues new passports to its citizens
• Women working in passport offices return to work

Afghanistan is resuming the issuing of passports to their citizens. The new government will be providing the applicant with docu...

SpaceX Inspiration4 first orbital spaceflight with private citizens aboard, launched successfully

Highlights

• Currently there are seven people on board the ISS
• Inspiration4 becomes the first spaceflight with private citizens aboard

SpaceX's all-civilian Inspiration4 is the first spaceflight with private citizens aboard. The sp...

Japan warns citizens against possible threat in 6 nations

Highlights

• Foreign Ministry of Japan has urged its citizens to stay away from crowded places
• Six other nations are also warned regarding this possible threat

The Foreign Ministry of Japan has urged its citizens to stay away from crow...

First Foreign Commercial Flight Lands in Kabul after Taliban took over

Highlights

• First International commercial flight left Kabul
• A Pakistani Airlines jet landed in Kabul

An international commercial flight left Kabul, this is the first since the Taliban took power of the country last month. Some s...

Taliban is holding on to four planes carrying hundreds of evacuees from taking off

Highlights

• Four chartered planes carrying hundreds of evacuees are being held on the airport
• Taliban officials said that people having legal documents will be allowed to leave

Four chartered planes which were supposed to evacuate hun...

LEAVE INDIA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SAYS U.S. TO ITS CITIZENS

Highlights

• A Level 4 travel advisory was issued by the Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs, which happens to be highest travel advisory issued by the country

• The Department of State Bureau said that “Daily direct flights to the US and flights via...

OCI CARD HOLDERS CAN TRAVEL TO INDIA WITHOUT OLD PASSPORT

HIGHLIGHTS

• Now OCI Card holders can travel to India without old passport.
• OCI community is thankful to Indian government.
• Timeline for re-issuance of OCI cards has been extended until 31 DEC 2021.

Indian abroad having Over...

US HOUSE PASSES TWO BILLS TO MAKE CITIZENSHIP EASIER FOR KIDS OF H-1B VISA HOLDERS

Highlights

• The bills titled the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021, was approved by 228-197 votes and this was welcomed by the President Joe Biden

• In a statement issued, the US President said “I support this bill, and commend the House of Representative...