Albania becomes first nation to create an ‘AI minister’ to fight corruption
Albania has become the world’s first nation to create an artificial intelligence-generated government “minister” to tackle corruption
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New US visa rules from September 2, in-person interviews now mandatory
This change rolls back earlier exemptions and is part of a broader move towards tighter visa screening. The announcement came from the US State Department on 25 July. It follows the recent introduction of a new USD 250 processing fee for non-immigrant visa applications, which was implemented earlier the same week.
Trump turns tariff into weapon of revenge against Brazil over trial of ex-president Bolsonaro
There is a sense of kinship as Trump was indicted in 2023 for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 US presidential election. The US president addressed his tariff letter to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who bested Bolsonaro in 2022.
WHO study links higher BMI to increased breast cancer risk in older women
Higher body mass index is already known to be a risk factor for breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This new study offers more detail on how the risk varies depending on whether the woman also develops cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes.
India ranks as the world’s 4th most equal society: World Bank report
Beating the US and the UK, India has emerged as one of the ‘world’s most equal societies’ when it comes to income equality
Elon Musk faces billion-dollar fallout as feud with Donald Trump escalates
Musk’s renewed heckling of Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill, which passed the Senate on Tuesday, threatens to put billions of dollars of his government contracts in jeopardy if Trump retaliates.
Indian family with valid UK, Canada visas and USD 350K sponsorship denied Austrian Schengen visa, calls out system
According to his post, the family had applied for a 14-day Schengen tourist visa on May 16, 2025, through VFS Mumbai. The itinerary included 10 days in Austria and four days in Budapest, Hungary, with entry and exit through Vienna.
Jeff Bezos to marry Lauren Sanchez in USD 55M Venice wedding amid tight security
The high-profile wedding, expected to be a star-studded affair, has drawn global attention and is estimated to cost around USD 55 million, according to the President of the Veneto region, which includes Venice.
India breaks into top 100 in UN SDG rankings
This marks a significant improvement from previous years. In 2017, India was ranked 116th and rose to 109th in 2024, reflecting steady progress in areas such as poverty reduction, clean energy, education, and climate action.
Singapore Airlines shares fall after deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad
The decline came a day after an Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, India, killing over 270 people. The aircraft, which was headed to London, went down shortly after takeoff, crashing into a medical college complex. It was carrying 242 passengers and crew members.
