Sunday, November 23, 2025

No entry ever: Indian man visits Canada to see newborn grandchild, harasses teens; faces deportation November 23, 2025 at 02:34AM

An Indian national, Jagjit Singh, visiting Canada on a temporary visa, has been convicted of criminally harassing two teenage girls near their school. Singh's actions, including attempting to take photos and putting his arm around a student, led to his arrest and a jail sentence following which he has been ordered to be deported and never to return to Canada.

Indian-origin Nicholas Singh, one of Canada's 25 most wanted criminals, arrested in Toronto November 23, 2025 at 02:03AM

Canadian authorities apprehended Indian-origin Nicholas Singh, a high-risk fugitive, in Toronto. Singh, wanted for parole violations and previously convicted of robbery and firearm offenses, was found with a firearm and ammunition. He was at No 15 on Canada's list of 25 most wanted fugitives.

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed approves Dh302.7 billion budget for 2026–2028, largest in history November 23, 2025 at 01:31AM

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the emirate’s largest-ever Dh302.7 billion (~$83 billion) budget for 2026–2028. The three-year plan, projecting revenues of Dh329.2 billion (~$90 billion), aims to boost infrastructure, social development, and security, supporting Dubai’s goal of doubling its GDP and positioning the emirate among the world’s top three urban economies by 2033.

Kuwait clarifies 5 cases for switching Visit Visa to Residency Permit: All you need to know November 23, 2025 at 12:34AM

Kuwait allows visitors to convert visit visas to residency permits under five scenarios: government-related assignments, domestic worker employment, joining immediate family, resuming work visa processes after short departures, and exceptional cases approved by authorities. These measures, under Article 16, aim to facilitate legal long-term stays while maintaining strict immigration controls and supporting family, work, and government-related needs.