WASHINGTON(TIP): US President Donald Trump has extended the freeze on the most sought-after H-1B visas by Indian IT professionals, along with other types of foreign work visas and green cards through March 31 to protect […]
As we transition to 2021, my mind takes a bird’s -eyeview of the world . 2020 has not been a kind year. Besides the usual natural calamities that hit many parts of the world,, including […]
Peshawar (Pakistan) (TIP): After angry mob in Pakistan’s Khyber Pukhtunkhwa province’s Karak district, attacked and vandalized the shrine of a Hindu saint in Terri area of Karak; Khyber Pukhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced reconstruction of […]
Bhasan Char (TIP): Bangladesh moved a second group of 1,804 Rohingya Muslim refugees in five ships to a low-lying island in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday, despite opposition from rights groups worried about the […]
Colombo (TIP): A group of Ukrainian tourists on Monday became the first batch of holidayers to visit Sri Lanka in more than eight months after the island nation put curbs on international travel due to […]
Kabul (TIP): An Afghan journalist was shot dead in a car ambush in the central province of Ghor, the fifth media professional to be killed in the country in two months, officials said on Saturday. […]
Kathmandu (TIP): Madhav Kumar Nepal, Chairman of the ruling Nepal Communist Party’s rival faction, said on Tuesday that the party could still be united if PM KP Sharma Oli was willing to accept his mistakes, […]
Aden (TIP): Saudi-led coalition warplanes struck targets in Yemen’s Houthi-held capital Sanaa on Thursday in retaliation for attacks in the southern port city of Aden the previous day that took place as officials in a […]
OSLO (TIP): Norway is lifting its ban on flights from Britain, introduced to stop the spread of a more contagious variant of the coronavirus, the health ministry said on Friday, with planes allowed to land […]
Melbourne (TIP): The lyrics of Australia’s national anthem have been changed by one word for the first time since 1984 to reflect what Prime Minister Scott Morrison calls “the spirit of unity”. The PM on […]
Seoul (TIP): North Korean leader Kim Jong Un thanked the public for their trust and support “in the difficult times” and wished them happiness and good health in his first New Year’s Day cards sent […]
Cairo (TIP): An Iraqi oil tanker was evacuated after a mine was discovered attached to its hull, the military said on Friday, adding that a government explosives team was still working to make the vessel […]
Buenos Aires (TIP): Argentina became the first major country in Latin America to legalise abortion when the Senate voted early on Wednesday to allow it through the 14th week of pregnancy, in the face of […]
WASHINGTON (TIP): The Senate on Friday, January 1, joined the House to override President Donald Trump’s veto of a sweeping military policy bill, delivering the first such blow to Trump just weeks before he leaves […]
LONDON (TIP): Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday, January 1, hailed the “amazing moment” of the UK’s formal exit from the European Union and in his New Year message voiced his government’s ability to do […]
It’s the first time since reopening there have been so many cases in one day. More than 25,000 have been confirmed in December alone MINEOLA , NY (TIP): Nassau County’s daily positivity rate of the […]
JAMAICA, NEW YORK (TIP); Partnering with local non-profits, New York City’s Gandhi brothers are once again bringing their philanthropy to local communities in need, particularly in Brooklyn and Queens. The Gandhi brothers have been active […]
NEW YORK (TIP) Mayor Bill de Blasio announced, December 29, the Open Storefronts program, which permits storefront businesses to use a portion of their sidewalk to display merchandise, sell goods, complete transactions, and provide queuing […]
The program will give up to $2,500 a month for three months to people who can’t pay their rent because of the pandemic. MINEOLA, NY (TIP) Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced a new program […]
NEW YORK (TIP); New York’s minimum hourly wage goes up to $12.50 statewide Thursday, December 31. It rises to $14 an hour on Long Island and in Westchester County. There’s no increase in New York […]
NEW YORK(TIP): Mayor Bill de Blasio said New York City will honor those who have died from COVID with a Day of Remembrance on March 14. The observance will mark the somber anniversary of the […]
WASHINGTON (TIP): Sky watchers have a lot to look forward to in 2021, with three “supermoons,” one blue moon and two lunar eclipses all taking place during the new year.Astronomy experts say the three supermoons […]
NEW YORK (TIP): Dr. Adityanjee , President , ICHRRF in an open letter, has appealed for funds for Commission for Human Rights and Religious Freedom Appeals for Funds .“Over the past few months, a team […]
WASHINGTON (TIP): President Donald Trump signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package on Sunday, December 27, ending days of drama over his refusal to accept the bipartisan deal, which will deliver long-sought cash to businesses […]
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