December 30, 2025

Kuwait Caps Expats' Overseas Stay to Six Months, Launches Long-Term Residency Visas

Kuwait now limits expats to six months abroad to keep residency, with exceptions for investors and property owners. New long-term visas up to 15 years and stricter rules for domestic workers come into force, alongside digital permit processing and fines for visa overstays.

December 30, 2025

US Embassy Warns on Breaking Law Amid H-1B Visa Delays, Sparks Social Media Backlash

US Embassy India warns against breaking US laws as H-1B and H-4 visa appointments face long delays. The message, linked to Trump's anti-illegal immigration stance, triggered strong reactions on social media amid visa chaos.

December 30, 2025

Meghalaya Group Asks Assam CM to Extend Inner-Line Permit Across Northeast Amid Bangladesh Threats

A Meghalaya group urges Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to impose the British-era Inner-Line Permit across the entire Northeast. They cite political threats from Bangladesh and stress the region's strategic importance.

December 30, 2025

Turkey Detains 357 Suspected IS Members in Countrywide Raids After Deadly Yalova Siege

Turkey arrested 357 suspected IS members across 21 provinces in raids following an eight-hour Yalova siege that killed three officers. Authorities seized weapons and documents, targeting planned New Year's attacks. President Erdoğan vowed to continue the fight against terrorism.

December 30, 2025

Saudi Airstrikes on Yemen’s Mukalla Trigger Emergency, UAE Pact Canceled by Anti-Houthi Forces

Yemen’s anti-Houthi forces declared emergency after Saudi airstrikes on Mukalla targeted UAE-backed separatists. They canceled a security deal with the UAE and imposed a 72-hour border ban amid rising tensions.