Diversity visa: Why Indians are not eligible for US Green Card lottery

Indians are not eligible for green card lottery 2026. The State Department has published the latest update of the diversity visa lottery 2026 in its November visa bulletin and India is not on the list of countries from Asia. Afghanistan, Bahrain,...

Caribbean’s poor face growing climate threat – UN report

FILE PHOTO: Siblings Mylouise Veillard, left, and Myson walk home with water they collected from a well, for cooking, cleaning and drinking, in a rural area of Saint-Louis-du-Sud, Haiti, Thursday, May 25, 2023. The siblings were considered...

Solomon Islanders Call for Sustainable, Community-Driven Tourism

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons (TSO) and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS)—the first nationwide study of its...

Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Sunday, 19th October, 2025

Good morning, Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Sunday, 19th October, 2025. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied reports that the parade for the 65th Independence Anniversary was...

Harimau Muda Face Vietnam Test In 2025 SEA Games Group Stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- The national under-23 (U-23) football team have been drawn in Group B alongside Vietnam and Laos for the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, scheduled from Dec 9 to 20. According to the SEA Games Organising Committee, the...

In Pictures: FG deports 192 foreigners convicted of cybercrime in Lagos

Metro Sticky In Pictures: FG deports 192 foreigners convicted of cybercrime in Lagos ‘Sola Richards The Federal Government has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted for cybercrime-related offences following a joint operation...

Malaysia U-23 football team face Vietnam test in 2025 SEA Games

MALAYSIA’s national under-23 football team will face Vietnam and Laos in Group B of the 2025 SEA Games men’s football competition. The tournament will feature 10 nations divided into three groups for the preliminary stage. Head coach Nafuzi Zain’s...

Singapore’s Young Lions and Lionesses get tough SEA Games draws

SINGAPORE – The odds are against the Singapore men’s under-22 football making it past the group stage at the upcoming SEA Games in Thailand. In the draw held during the Games’ first technical delegates meeting at the Devalux Resort and Spa in...

‘No Kings’ is a Start, but the American Resistance Needs a Leader

By Jeremy Kinsman October 19, 2025 While Donald Trump spent the days following the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire deal he secured taking a victory lap in the Middle East, his domestic footprint as a peacemaker became more and more dubious....

The best Southeast Asian capitals for wellness

For years, travel was about seeing more of the world. Now, it’s just as much about returning to yourself. More and more, travellers are beginning to look inwards, booking holidays not just to explore the planet, but to restore themselves within...

Soft power in action

WHILE Malaysia's foreign policy rarely dominates global headlines, its track record in peacebuilding and humanitarian aid reveals a consistent, if understated, commitment to supporting nations in distress. From facilitating peace talks in...

Deportation Of 192 Foreigners Convicted Of Cyber-Terrorism In Lagos Completed

The deportation of the remaining 51 foreign nationals convicted and sentenced for cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos has been completed. This brings the repatriation of the 192 foreigners involved in the crimes...

General : PM Anwar Attends ASEAN Friendship Concert 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tonight attended the ASEAN Friendship Concert 2025, held in a lively atmosphere at the Seri Angkasa Auditorium, Angkasapuri Kota Media, here. The Prime Minister arrived at...

PM Anwar Attends ASEAN Friendship Concert 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim tonight attended the ASEAN Friendship Concert 2025, held in a lively atmosphere at the Seri Angkasa Auditorium, Angkasapuri Kota Media, here. The Prime Minister arrived at...

Inaugural Match Takes Place at Xi’an International Football Centre

The new Xi’an International Football Centre has hosted its inaugural international matches with China’s National U-23 team facing teams from Australia, Timor-Leste and Northern Mariana Islands. Xi’an International Football Centre’s 60,000-seat...

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BlackEconomics.org® Purpose of this release: To examine Black America’s modus operandi in pursuit of improved wellbeing and to urge adoption of a new modus operandi. We begin this Analysis Brief with a cinematic and a biblical example concerning...

Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...

The CIA Wins Another Nobel Peace Prize

by Michael K. Smith / October 18th, 2025 While millions waited in hopes that the Global Sumud Flotilla would win this year’s Nobel peace prize for its epic solidarity with Palestine, the Norwegian committee charged with granting the award gave it...

Cheers Group looks to expand to Southeast Asia

The premiumization trend is accelerating in Southeast Asia due to growth in luxury hotels, curated events, and the tourism sector, which drives demand for both international and local spirits brands. Cheers Group, recently focused on expanding its...

Time to ignite Olympic flame for Southeast Asia — Gregorio

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio took the floor during the 8th Asean Ministerial Meeting on Sports in Hanoi last Thursday and quickly made his presence felt. Gregorio, only in his fourth month as PSC...