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A man was taken into custody Tuesday night after driving his vehicle into a security gate outside the White House in Washington, DC. New Delhi: A man was taken into custody Tuesday night after driving his vehicle into a security gate outside the White House in Washington, DC. At approximately 10:37 pm on Tuesday, the man drove his car into a security gate located at the intersection of 17th Street and E Street NW outside the White House.  The US Secret Service immediately responded, arresting the driver on the scene. Authorities deployed a heavy security presence, with agents carrying long…

The term Kafala, meaning "sponsorship" in Arabic, came to represent a system across the Gulf under which employers exercised almost complete control over migrant workers. Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has officially abolished its decades-old Kafala system, a labour sponsorship model that long governed the lives of millions of migrant workers. The landmark decision, announced in June 2025, marks a major step toward improving labour rights and migrant welfare in the kingdom. The reform is expected to benefit nearly 13 million foreign workers, mostly from South and Southeast Asia. What is Kafala System? The word Kafala, which means "sponsorship" in Arabic, came to…

Earlier this month, Trump announced that the US would impose an additional 100 per cent tariff on all Chinese products from November 1. His move came in response to Beijing's decision to impose restrictions on export of rare earth minerals. Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (local time) that he wants to have amicable ties with China but would go on with his decision of imposing 155 per cent tariffs on Beijing, as it is one of the largest oil importers of Russia. Briefing the reporters at the Oval Office in White House during Diwali celebrations, Trump said…