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EU paves way to allow migrant deportations to centres outside blocEuropean Union lawmakers and governments have agreed on new rules. These rules permit sending rejected asylum seekers to centers outside th...
Quote of the day by Khaled Hosseini: ‘Children aren't coloring books. You don't get to…’ – ‘The Kite Runner’ author shares a lesson on identity and parentingKhaled Hosseini, author of 'The Kite Runner', cautions against imposing parental dreams on children, likening them to unique individuals, n...
Welcome to Trump’s America, where the visa dream is getting harder to keep alivePresident Trump's second term is tightening legal immigration pathways, including student visas and green card applications. New policies r...
Quote of the Day by Angelina Jolie: ‘If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how…’ Words of wisdom on growth and curiosityAngelina Jolie is an Oscar-winning actress who also champions humanitarian causes. Her life shows how stepping outside one's comfort zone l...
Trump flouts lower court rulings in unprecedented display of executive powerPresident Donald Trump's administration has repeatedly ignored federal court orders. This defiance spans various policy areas, from immigra...
Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016Four candidates are vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. This selection process unfolds in a world marked by deep div...
Two women leaders in fray to become next Secretary General of United NationsThe United Nations is set to elect its next Secretary General. Four candidates are in the running, including two women. This marks a signif...
New Trump administration order could lead to the detention of thousands of legal refugeesA new order from the Trump administration could lead to the arrest of thousands of refugees legally in the United States. The Department of...
US immigration agents are using air passenger data for deportation effortImmigration officials are now receiving names of air travelers from the TSA. This program allows for the detention of individuals with depo...
Ejected from US, rejected by Bhutan and Nepal: Himalayan refugees face statelessnessBhutanese refugees, once resettled in the U.S., face a dire situation after being deported due to criminal convictions. Bhutan refuses to a...
Vamos, Francis! 'Odd' Pope of inclusivityPope Francis, who passed away on Monday at 88, distinguished himself as an inclusive leader within the Catholic Church. He transformed the ...
As Germany moves right, migrants grapple with uncertainty and hopeThe rise of Germany's anti-immigration AfD party has created anxiety among immigrants, as concerns about their future and the economy grow....
Ben & Jerry's says parent Unilever silenced it over Gaza stanceBen & Jerry's has filed a lawsuit against its parent company, Unilever, claiming that Unilever has suppressed its efforts to publicly suppo...
Angelina Jolie leaves role as UN refugee agency envoy after over two decadesJolie alluded to frustration with the lack of global progress in ending sexual violence in conflict.
After raising hope, Biden still lacks climate migration planAdvocates praised both moves as bold steps toward the world finally recognizing the need to offer refuge to people fleeing not just wars an...
African refugees see racial bias as US welcomes UkrainiansAs the US prepares to welcome tens of thousands of Ukrainians fleeing war, the country continues to deport scores of African and Caribbean ...
OHCHR has filed petitions to become amicus curiae in Europe and America tooThe UN Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), which approached the Supreme Court to be made amicus curiae in a case that has...
Indo-American diaspora debates CAAThe panel included Nissim Reuben (AJC), Senge Sering(Gilgit Baltistan Analyst), Sant Gupta (political analyst) , and Dr. Vijay Sazawal (ex-...
Indian-American suggests renaming of CAA to refugee actThe CAA should have been named as Neighbour Persecuted Religious Minority Refugee Act, Khanderao Kand said during a panel discussion on the...
Barack Obama nominates IIT alumni Sanjita Pradhan to key postObama yesterday announced the nomination of Sanjita Pradhan, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Technology, along with other nominations f...