December 13, 2025

US 2025 Travel Ban Blocks Iranian Postdoc at Harvard, Thousands Affected

The 2025 US travel ban stopped Iranian scientist Delaram Pouyabahar from taking a Harvard postdoc. The ban cuts all visas for 19 countries including Iran, blocking thousands of students and researchers.

December 13, 2025

Telangana Gram Panchayat Elections Phase 2 on Dec 14: 57.22 Lakh Voters to Choose Leaders

The second phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat Elections is on December 14, 2025. Over 57 lakh voters will decide 3,911 Sarpanches and nearly 30,000 Ward Members. Polling runs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with counting starting at 2 p.m. Results expected by evening.

December 13, 2025

Southern Transitional Council Gains Control Over Most of Yemen's South Amid Rising Tensions

Yemen's Southern Transitional Council now controls almost all of the south and east, including Aden. This shifts the balance of power in the ongoing war with Houthis. Experts warn this could escalate conflict and worsen Yemen's humanitarian crisis.

December 13, 2025

Thailand Reports Four Soldiers Killed, PM Rejects Trump’s Ceasefire Claim Amid Border Clashes

Four Thai soldiers were killed by Cambodian forces on the disputed border as clashes continue. Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul denied US President Donald Trump’s claim that a ceasefire had been agreed to end the fighting. Fighting has displaced around 500,000 people and raised tensions along the border.

December 13, 2025

USCIS Slashes Photo Age Limit to 3 Years to Fight Identity Theft

USCIS now accepts only photos taken within the last three years for immigration documents. Self-submitted photos are banned to stop identity theft. This update is part of wide immigration system changes by the agency.