January 29, 2026

Kerala Budget 2026 Boosts Malabar with Tunnel Road, RRTS & Sports Hub

Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal's 2026 budget fuels Malabar's growth with key projects like Wayanad tunnel road, Regional Rapid Transit System phases, and a new international sports hub.

January 29, 2026

easyJet Warns of Fare Rises and Delays Over EU Free Cabin Bag Proposal

easyJet CEO calls EU plan for free extra cabin bags 'crazy' and warns of flight delays, fare hikes. Talks WiFi plans and reports rising losses despite more passengers.

January 29, 2026

Trump Officials Held Secret Talks with Alberta Separatists Over Independence and $500bn Aid

Trump-era US officials secretly met Alberta separatists three times since April 2025. The group seeks $500bn aid if a future independence vote passes. US officials downplay support, but Treasury Secretary praises Alberta's potential.

January 29, 2026

Texas AG Ken Paxton Investigates Three Firms for H-1B Visa Fraud Using Fake Offices

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton orders probe into three North Texas companies accused of scamming H-1B visa program via sham offices. This follows a freeze on hiring H-1Bs in state agencies.

January 29, 2026

Visa Splits Middle East Operations Between Dubai and Riyadh After Saudi HQ Policy

Visa restructures its Middle East business into two hubs: Dubai covering UAE, Kuwait, Qatar; Riyadh managing Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman. This move follows Saudi Arabia’s new rule requiring regional HQs for government contracts and shows Riyadh’s growing business influence.