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UN experts call for action on findings of Uyghur abuse in China
Geneva: A collection of human rights officials said the international community must not ignore the systematic abuses allegedly perpetrated against Uyghurs and other Turkic minorities in northwestern China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region,…
- Health
Study reveals that ultra-processed foods are linked to bowel cancer, heart problems
Washington: A high intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, bowel (colorectal) cancer and death, according to a study. The study was published in the journal…
- India
China missing among nations driving India’s foreign fund inflows
New Delhi: Foreign direct investment (FDI) into India stood at $58.8 billion in 2021-22 with Singapore and the US being the top two major contributors among the list of 15 nations. However,…
- World
China may have ‘committed crimes against humanity’ in Xinjiang: US
United Nations: A new UN report has revealed that the Chinese government might have “committed crimes against humanity” in the Xinjiang region, home to the ethnic Uyghur Muslims. Released on Wednesday, the…
- India
Want to interact with US universities, know student visa process? Attend virtual fair
Hyderabad: Students who want to connect with representatives from US universities and know the process for applying for student visa can attend a virtual fair that is going to be conducted by…
- Offbeat
Giant slide shut down within hours, launched people into air as they slid down
Washington [US]: A video of a giant slide in the United States has recently gone viral on the internet for launching people into the air while they attempted to slide down on…
- World
Pak appeals for international assistance after floods wreaked havoc
Islamabad: Pakistan is appealing for further international assistance after floods wreaked havoc across the country, BBC reported. The US, UK, UAE and others have contributed to a monsoon disaster appeal, but much…
- Technology
US likely to probe Apple over anti-market practices
San Francisco: After taking on Meta (Facebook) and Google with antitrust lawsuits, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly drafting an antitrust case against Apple, alleging that the company “abused its…
- Technology
Twitter whisleblower Zatko to testify at US Congess on Sep 13
San Francisco: Twitter whisleblower Peiter “Mudge” Zatko is set to testify at US Congess on September 13 about allegation he leveled against the Parag Agrawal-led micro-blogging platform over misleading regulators about security…
- World
Joe Biden cancels student loans up to $10k
Washington: US President Joe Biden’s administration announced on Wednesday it will cancel up to $10,000 in student debt for borrowers who earn $125,000 a year or less and up to $20,000 for…
- World
H-1B visa: US reaches cap for 2023
Washington: The US has received sufficient number of applications needed to reach the Congressionally mandated 65,000 H1-B visa cap for the fiscal year 2023, the country’s federal agency for immigration services said…
- Middle East
What are the jobs of the future in UAE?
In today’s world, with advanced technology that replaces manual jobs, there are some top jobs for students who can pursue them in their future ie; STEM studies. Some of these in-demand jobs…
- World
E-commerce company Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah lays off 870 people
New York: E-commerce company Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah has fired 870 people, or 5 per cent of the company’s global workforce, as the growth he anticipated has not materialised this year. In…
- World
622,000 tonnes of grain shipped from Ukraine since deal: Turkey
Ankara: A total of 622,000 tonnes of grain have been shipped from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports since an agreement was reached in late July, according to the Turkish Defence Ministry. Twenty-five vessels…
- India
US visa appointment wait times leave students confused
Hyderabad: Students who have received I-20 from US universities are confused due to long appointment wait times at US consulates in Hyderabad and New Delhi. They are confused between options whether to…
