February 4, 2026

Pakistani Taxi Driver Slams Waste in UK Refugee Transport and Housing Costs

A Pakistani taxi driver in the UK voiced concerns over high transport costs and inefficiencies at refugee centres, pointing to taxpayers covering pricey taxi fares and wasted furniture. His comments emerged during a ride with activist Tommy Robinson.

February 4, 2026

14 Dead in Migrant Speedboat Collision with Greek Coastguard near Chios

A tragic collision off Chios between a migrant speedboat and Greek coastguard vessel has killed 14 people. Rescue teams saved 24 others and searched for missing passengers.

February 4, 2026

14 Migrants Die After Speedboat Collides with Greek Coastguard near Chios

At least 14 migrants have died after their speedboat collided with a Greek coastguard vessel near Chios. Rescue teams saved 24 people, with some seriously injured.

February 4, 2026

ICE Detains Egyptian Man Charged With Raping Teen in Tennessee Under Diversity Lottery Visa

ICE has arrested Mena Mohsen Farez Nmn Awad, an Egyptian national charged with raping a 16-year-old girl in Nashville. Awad entered the US via the Diversity Lottery in 2017 and has a long criminal history. Official calls highlight risks linked to immigration policies.

February 4, 2026

Plywood Factory and Car Caught Fire in Kerala; No Injuries Reported

A plywood factory in Perumbavoor and a moving car near Edappally Toll Junction caught fire on February 3, 2026. No one was injured, but the factory suffered major losses. Firefighters quickly controlled both fires.

February 4, 2026

UK NHS Launches Pilot 'Close-Relative Marriage Nurse' Role in Bradford NICU

The UK NHS has introduced a nurse/midwife role in Bradford to help families with babies born to closely related parents. This two-year pilot focuses on genetic counseling and inherited health risks in the neonatal ICU.

February 4, 2026

Texas Journalist Exposes Indian Recruiters' H-1B Visa Scam on LinkedIn

Texas journalist Sara Gonzales has uncovered a big scam by Indian recruiters offering H-1B-only jobs across the US. Her investigations revealed fake companies, wrong contacts, and rental offices in India. This has sparked official probes and a hiring freeze in Texas state agencies.

February 4, 2026

Gazans report checks by Palestinian militia linked to Israel at Rafah crossing

Two Gazan women say a Palestinian militia backed by Israel checked them at Rafah crossing, leading to harsh treatment claims. Medical evacuations face delays as crossing reopens.

February 4, 2026

Spain to Ban Social Media for Under-16s to Protect Children Online

Spain plans to ban social media for under-16s, aiming to shield children from online dangers. The law seeks real age checks and holds platforms responsible for harmful content.

February 4, 2026

Foreign Nationals Charged in $1 Billion Medicare Fraud Scam in US

Federal prosecutors in Chicago have charged foreign nationals with massive Medicare fraud. The scheme involved over $1 billion in false claims for fake medical equipment. Authorities uncovered shell companies and stolen patient data. Three main cases involve suspects from Kazakhstan and Pakistan linked to laundring millions.