In April 2022, the UAE Cabinet launched an updated Golden Visa system to attract global talent, offering long-term residency to graduates from the world's top 100 universities. This initiative aligns with the UAE's Centennial 2071 vision, emphasizing science, technology, and entrepreneurship. The policy shift allows Golden Visa holders to sponsor family members, encouraging long-term settlement and professional growth.
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US envoy Thomas Barrack visited Syria. This marks the first official visit by a high-ranking US official since 2012. Barrack, also the US ambassador to Turkiye, met with the Syrian foreign minister. The US flag was hoisted at the envoy's residence in Damascus. This follows a meeting between US President Trump and Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa in Riyadh.
Iran executed Pedram Madani for allegedly spying for Mossad. Madani was convicted of transmitting classified information and meeting Mossad officers. He was also accused of traveling to Israel and acquiring illicit wealth. This execution follows similar cases of individuals accused of collaborating with Israel. Tensions between Iran and Israel remain high amid ongoing regional conflicts. Iran accuses Israel of covert operations within its borders.
A Guatemalan man, wrongfully deported to Mexico despite fearing persecution, has been returned to the US following a judicial order. This marks the first successful return after similar directives to the Trump administration. The man's return highlights judicial interventions against administrative errors in deportation cases, differing from other cases where individuals remain abroad despite court orders.
Iran summoned Austria's charge d'affaires following Austria's intelligence report, which alleged Iran's pursuit of atomic weapons, labeling the report as "fake." This dispute occurs amidst ongoing delicate negotiations between Iran and the United States regarding Iran's nuclear program. Iran vehemently denies seeking nuclear weapons, asserting its program is solely for civilian purposes, despite IAEA concerns about uranium enrichment levels.
An ICE operation in Nantucket, Massachusetts, resulted in the deportation of several individuals, sparking criticism from state senator Julian Cyr. The Department of Homeland Security stated its commitment to removing undocumented immigrants nationwide, urging self-deportation via the CBP Home app.
The Rwanda-backed M23 militia has carried out "mass killings" of Congolese civilians in the occupied eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch (HRW) warned on Tuesday. With hundreds of Congolese soldiers and allied militia fighters having dispersed to avoid capture, the M23 has carried out frequent raids in a bid to stamp its authority on the restive region.
Devastating floods in central Nigeria, triggered by torrential rains and a collapsed dam, have claimed over 150 lives in Niger State. The market town of Mokwa is among the hardest hit, with more than 50 homes swept away and thousands displaced. President Bola Tinubu has offered condolences and mobilized federal agencies to provide assistance, including search-and-rescue operations, relief materials, and temporary shelter.
Donald Trump pardoned James Callahan, a former labour union leader, just before his sentencing for concealing over $300,000 in unreported gifts. Callahan, who pleaded guilty to receiving lavish perks from an advertising firm linked to his union, was facing a potential prison term. He had agreed to repay the union and resign as part of his plea deal.
Wall Street investors have coined the term "TACO" (Trump Always Chickens Out) to describe President Trump's pattern of threatening tariffs, then backing down. Traders are now profiting by anticipating these reversals and buying stocks when tariff threats emerge. Trump acknowledged the term, defending his actions as negotiation tactics to secure concessions.