International

Web Desk: The days of unskilled Pakistani workers securing jobs in the UAE are coming to an end as the country rapidly transitions toward a high-end, skilled labor market, said Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi. “We now need to focus on training accountants, IT professionals, bankers, AI experts, physicians, nurses, and pilots for the UAE job market,” …

Web Desk — Former Indo-Canadian MP Ruby Dhalla has announced her candidacy for the leadership of the Liberal Party, with a bold vision to become Canada’s first prime minister of colour. In a recent statement on social media, Dhalla outlined her policies on illegal immigration, vowing to deport undocumented immigrants and combat human trafficking if elected. Ruby Dhalla’s Immigration Policy: …

Web Desk — Indian passport holders can now enjoy visa-on-arrival access to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making travel to Dubai and other UAE destinations more convenient. This benefit applies to those holding tourist visas or residence permits from the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), or European Union (EU). Eligibility Criteria for Indian NationalsIndian citizens, including their family members, …

Web Desk — Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Saturday, by a ceasefire agreement aimed at securing the release of 200 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons. As part of the prisoner exchange, buses carrying Palestinian detainees left two Israeli prisons: Ofer in the occupied West Bank and Ktziot in the …

Web Desk — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a dedicated portal for receiving applications to provide iftar meals at the Grand Mosque during Ramadan. The service allows individuals to choose one meal site, while charitable organizations can apply for up to 10 sites. Applicants must partner …

Web Desk — Leaked internal documents have revealed that Microsoft has become a significant provider of cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) support to the Israeli military, with assistance sharply increasing since the conflict in Gaza began on October 7, 2023, according to Anadolu Agency. The documents, obtained by Drop Site News, show that Israel has become one of Microsoft’s …

Web Desk — Eighteen U.S. states have filed a lawsuit against President Trump’s executive order to revoke birthright citizenship. According to foreign news agencies, Democrats have also rallied against the presidential decree. The Democrats have taken a strong stand against changes to immigration policy, arguing that Trump has exceeded his authority. In addition, the U.S. president has decided to deport …

Web Desk — President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address echoed many of the themes from his first, offering a sharp critique of the nation he was inheriting and making bold promises to resolve its issues. Eight years ago, Trump spoke of “American carnage” and vowed to eliminate it immediately. On Monday, he proclaimed the end of the nation’s “decline,” signaling …

Web Desk — The Foreign Ministry has released the names of 21 Pakistanis who survived the tragic boat accident in Morocco. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, rescue operations are being monitored closely, and immediate assistance has been provided to the affected individuals through the Pakistani diplomatic mission in Rabat. The embassy arranged essential items for the survivors, including food, water, …

Web Desk — Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Sunday threatened to overthrow the Netanyahu government if it did not take military control of the Gaza Strip, Anadolu news agency reported. Smotrich opposed the Gaza ceasefire agreement, calling it a “grave mistake” and a “surrender to Hamas.” The ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal took effect at 11:15 a.m. local …