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US expands efforts to reduce visitor visa wait times for Indians
New Delhi, Jan 23 : To address visa processing delays in India, the US Embassy said it is opening special interview slots for first-time applicants on Saturdays and also increasing the strength of its consular staff.
The Saturday slots…
Freezing weather kills 104 people in Afghanistan in 2 weeks
Kabul, Jan 23 : The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan on Monday confirmed that at least 104 people, including women and children, have died in the past two weeks amid the freezing weather and heavy snowfall.
Addressing the media,…
‘Sikh’ struck on head in hate-motivated assault in Canada
Toronto, Jan 23 : A man, apparently a Sikh, was allegedly struck on the head, causing his turban to fall on the ground, by an unidentified man, who also made "derogatory comments" at a subway station in Canada, police said.
Police…
POT POURRI
Girl asks police to test cookie for DNA proof of Santa
CUMBERLAND, R.I., Jan 21: A young Rhode Island girl has finally figured out how to determine if Santa Claus is real — DNA.
The Cumberland resident sent a partially eaten cookie as…
World watch
Af soldier seeks asylum after arrest at border
Houston, Jan 21: Abdul Wasi Safi kept documents detailing his time as an Afghan soldier who worked with the US military close to him as he made the monthslong, treacherous journey from Brazil…
Greece expanding border wall, calls for EU help on migration
Feres, Jan 21: Greece prevented around 260,000 migrants from entering illegally in 2022 and arrested 1,500 traffickers, an official said Saturday.
Citizens' Protection Minister Takis Theodorikakos was speaking to ambassadors from other…
Chris Hipkins to replace Ardern as NZ PM
Wellington , Jan 21: Chris Hipkins, New Zealand's incumbent minister for police, education and public service, is set to replace Jacinda Ardern as the country's next Prime Minister following the latter's surprise announcement to step down…
UN says Taliban divided on appeal to restore women’s rights
United Nations, Jan 21: A delegation led by the highest-ranking woman at the United Nations urged the Taliban during a four-day visit to Afghanistan that ended Friday to reverse their crackdown on women and girls. Some Taliban officials…
House damaged during the Russian occupation in Bucha
Valya Bilotska, 80, watches as workers rebuild her house which was damaged during the Russian occupation in Bucha, Ukraine, on Saturday. (PTI)
‘Pak blasphemy law tweak to create room for minorities’ persecution’
Islamabad, Jan 21: Pakistan's top human rights body has expressed deep concern over amendments to the country's controversial blasphemy laws, saying they are likely to exacerbate the persecution of the beleaguered religious minorities and…