U.S. Visa Fee Increase Poses Challenge for International Artists Including K-Pop Bands
The recent quadrupling of visa costs by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to impact international artists who tour in the U.S. dramatically. As of April 1, fees for performance...
Manappuram Finance Ltd to Spotlight Women’s Roles in Business at the Unique Times Conclave 2024
The 2024 Unique Times Conclave, in partnership with Manappuram Finance Limited, is poised to unfold at Le Meridien in Kochi on May 13th at 11 am. Themed “Entrepreneurship as a Tool for Women’s Empowerment,”...
Arrests in Poland and Germany Amid Allegations of Russian Espionage and Assassination Plots
In a significant development in Poland, authorities have arrested a man accused of plotting to assist Russian military intelligence in an alleged assassination attempt on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Identified only as Pawel K,...
Justice Department Nears $100 Million Settlement with Nassar Victims
The Justice Department is reportedly close to finalizing a settlement of approximately $100 million with victims of former sports doctor Larry Nassar, according to sources familiar with the matter. This settlement relates to claims...
Columbia University President Testifies Before Congress on Antisemitism
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik faced intense scrutiny during her testimony before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Wednesday, as part of ongoing hearings addressing antisemitism on college campuses. Shafik...
Former NBA Player Will Bynum Sentenced in Health Care Fraud Scheme
Will Bynum, a former Detroit Pistons player, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his involvement in a multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme targeting the NBA Players’ Health and Benefit Welfare Plan....
Former U.S. Senator and Florida Governor Bob Graham Passes Away at 87
Former Florida Governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham, a prominent figure in American politics, died at the age of 87. His passing was announced by his family through a statement released by his daughter...
Former Australian Cricketer Michael Slater Denied Bail on Multiple Charges
Former Australian opener Michael Slater was denied bail and collapsed in court after Magistrate Raelene Ellis rejected his application at the Maroochydore Magistrates Court in Queensland. Slater faced charges including unlawful stalking, breaking at...
Armorer Sentenced to Maximum 18 Months for Involuntary Manslaughter in ‘Rust’ Shooting
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, the armorer on the film set of “Rust”, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for the involuntary manslaughter of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, a Santa Fe court ruled on Monday. The sentence...
House Speaker Johnson Proposes Separate Aid Bills for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan Amid GOP Tensions
House Speaker Mike Johnson announced a divisive new approach to foreign aid on Monday, proposing four distinct bills to separately support Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, while addressing other Republican foreign policy concerns. This move,...