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US student visas for Indians drop 62%; CIS report urges scrapping of OPT programme

The number of US student visas issued to Indian nationals has fallen by 62% in 2025, according to a new report that also recommends scrapping the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme.

The Times of India · Aug 6

Your Homeowners Policy May Not Cover All Your Comics – Why You Need The Best Comic Book Insurance For Your Collection

As adults, we preemptively get insurance to protect for the unknown. We get medical, home, automobile, or life insurance, for example. Some collectors and investors insure boats, precious rugs, antiques, vintage cars, and fine art.

Personal Finance Advice · Jul 2

The week that was in international affairs: Iran war ceasefire and talks; Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter ceasefire & more

After a short break, welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. This week, we are covering the scheduled Iran-US ceasefire talks in Pakistan, the Orthodox Easter ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, Moldova's pullout from the Russia-led Commonwealth of Independent States, Taiwanese…

The Times of India · Apr 10

Revisionism on social networks fuels Franco nostalgia among Spanish youth, experts say

Half a century after Francisco Franco's death, his legacy still sparks debate in Spain, with some young people showing nostalgia for his regime amid rising far-right influence.

Euronews · Nov 20, 2025

‘Life was better under Franco’: The young Spaniards rewriting the dictator’s legacy

IN FOCUS: Concerns over housing, jobs and immigration are sparking an interest in the right among young Spaniards – and a belief, 50 years on, that life under the repressive dictator was not all bad, writes Graham Keeley

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025

Angry shareholders vote against SevenWest executive pay deal as Kerry Stokes says he too has suffered

The media tycoon presided over his presumptive last annual general meeting as Seven West Media’s chair. Plus: ABC’s 90s hit returns, but will it work?

The Guardian - AU · Nov 6, 2025

Kristi Noem Posts Video Set to Pop Classic to Encourage Migrants to Self Deport, Cites Disputed 1.6M Departures

The video, which features doctored images of Noem dancing, alters the lyrics of Kool & the Gang's "Celebration" with phrases like "we're gonna celebrate your departure with you"

Latin Times · Nov 6, 2025

Despite what a thinktank bleats to the Coalition, heat deaths are in fact ‘a thing’

Centre for Independent Studies points to climate risk report to back up its dismissal of heat-related deaths, but neglects to use the part that actually concerns the future

The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2025

Homeland Security Claims Almost Half a Million Migrants Have Been Arrested Since Trump Took Office

"Across the country, we're making communities safer so that families can thrive," said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a press conference

Latin Times · Oct 25, 2025

Good guy Valve strikes again by issuing Destiny 2 refunds following Bungie’s sudden region lock

Gabe the Refunder.

Destructoid · Sep 26, 2025