Updated: Mar 26th, 2026 The US is set to expand social media checks for more visa applicants starting March 30. The new rule will apply to people applying for certain nonimmigrant visas at US consulates abroad. According to the US State Department, applicants in several visa categories will now be required to undergo online presence reviews. These include  A-3, C-3...

A missile fired from Iran has evaded Israel’s air defence systems and struck the city of Dimona, near which Israel’s main nuclear facility and reactor are located, state-owned Kan TV reported.  Air raid sirens in the area sounded in the morning and early afternoon on Wednesday (local time), warning of incoming missile attacks, according to the Home Front Command. The...

Updated: Mar 26th, 2026 As the conflict in West Asia continues to escalate, Iran has announced that it will not impose restrictions on vessels belonging to five “friendly” countries, including India, allowing them to pass through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz even as access remains limited for others.  Along with India, ships from Russia, China, Pakistan and Iraq have...

Updated: Mar 26th, 2026 The Australian government has moved to block the entry of temporary visa holders from Iran amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  Tony Burke, minister for home affairs, on Wednesday night announced that he has used laws passed by the federal parliament earlier in March to temporarily restrict Iranian visitor visa holders from traveling to...

Updated: Mar 26th, 2026 Astronomers at the Minor Planet Center (MPC) in the United States have discovered new moons around Saturn and Jupiter. With these discoveries, the total number of known moons in our solar system has reached 442. Scientists found 11 new moons orbiting Saturn. This increases Saturn’s total number of known moons to 285. At the same time,...

A US jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in a landmark case, ruling that their platforms harmed a young user through addictive design features and failed to warn of risks to children and teens. Delivered by a Los Angeles court, the ruling marks one of the most significant legal setbacks for major social media companies in years. Jurors found...

Updated: Mar 25th, 2026 A powerful iPhone hacking tool, dubbed “DarkSword”, has been leaked online, sparking concerns over the safety of millions of Apple users worldwide, according to a report. The spyware was reportedly published on GitHub, making it widely accessible. Security experts warned that the tool is relatively easy to use and does not require advanced technical expertise, enabling...

Updated: Mar 25th, 2026 Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply after Iran launched missile and drone attacks on US military bases across the Gulf region, signaling a major escalation in the ongoing conflict. According to reports, the strikes targeted American military installations in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, along with locations linked to Israel. The attacks come amid Iran’s...

Updated: Mar 25th, 2026 Iran has reportedly indicated that it would prefer to hold discussions with US Vice President JD Vance instead of other senior American officials, highlighting a growing trust gap between the two sides. According to reports, Iranian representatives conveyed this preference through indirect channels, suggesting hesitation to re-engage with figures like special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared...

Updated: Mar 25th, 2026 A jury in Fort Bend County convicted Indian-origin Texas county judge KP George of money laundering in a case linked to the alleged misuse of election campaign funds, as per US media reports. The jury found him guilty on two counts after a week-long trial. Prosecutors reportedly alleged that George repeatedly misrepresented campaign finances. They accused...