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Iranian woman admits to duping US citizen at airport with absconding husband, similar thefts across Delhi

The 52-yr-old was arrested from a guesthouse in Saket Thursday, while the husband managed to escape. The woman has said that they were struggling with financial crisis.

India donates $2.5 million to UNRWA amid Israel-Hamas war while US, UK funds remain frozen

India began extending financial support for UNRWA in 2002, far later than the US and European Union (EU), which began donations in the 1950s and 1970s, respectively.

Granted Indian citizenship under CAA, Hindu migrants from Pakistan embrace ticket to ‘freedom’

Two of the first families to get citizenship under CAA have no regrets about leaving Pakistan despite hardships, but worry about loved ones who are still waiting or left behind.

Proof of nationality, date of entry to India — what’s required for citizenship under CAA rules

In 39-page document, MHA explains process for non-Muslim refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh & Afghanistan on how to obtain citizenship through naturalisation or registration.

Chin rebel leader lauds India’s help to Myanmar civilians, bats for political solution to end strife

State Administration Council — the government under Min Aung Hlaing — has already been 'morally defeated' by resistance forces, Chin National Front vice-chairman Sui Khar says

Modi govt ‘silent’ on aid pleas, Mizoram asks MPs, MLAs & public to donate for incoming Manipuris

Mizoram CM Zoramthanga makes displeasure with the Union govt public through Twitter post, says 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas applies to my Zo ethnic tribes in Manipur too'.

What Myanmar refugees in Delhi want from Indian govt: Official status & exit permit, but above all, dignity

Having fled tense homeland Myanmar, old and new asylum seekers in the capital not only struggle to make ends meet but also face racial abuse.

Junta conducts multiple air strikes in Thantlang, two Chin fighters killed in fresh offensive

Fighter jets dropped multiple bombs Saturday near Sopum & nearby villages located on road to Chin National Front headquarters Camp Victoria. Indian airspace not violated.

Mizoram opens hearts & doors to Bangladeshi Kuki-Chin refugees — ‘like Jerusalem for Israelis’

Young Mizo Association urges Union govt to consider case of refugees on humanitarian grounds. Kuki-Chins, who share ties with Mizos, are fleeing military action in Chittagong Hill Tracts.

We need to bridge the education gap for refugees, says new UNHCR report

At all levels, refugee enrolment is lower than that of non-refugees. As refugee children get older, however, the picture rapidly worsens.

On Camera

A ship attack has shaken Asia’s faith in the US

Why should the US care? Because in the end, as its wrangle with Britain this week should have reminded them, America still needs bases, friendly ports, & overfly rights.

Amid the new war in Middle East, ‘God’ surfaces in oil and commodities contracts

Multiple companies have invoked the principle of ‘force majeure’, which lets a party off the hook in case of unforeseen ‘acts of God’, to avoid penalties.

Iranian naval ship Lavan with crew of 184 docked in Kochi same day US torpedoed IRIS Dena

IRIS Lavan was in the region for the International Fleet Review held last month and ‘sought urgent docking in Kochi citing technical issues,’ it is learnt.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.