Visa processing in India overtakes pre-Covid levels; group appointments not suspended:’ Swiss Embassy

U.S. to Impose Visa Restrictions on Hong Kong Officials over Crackdown on Rights | Oneindia News

Watch as the United States takes a stand against the crackdown on rights and freedoms in Hong Kong by imposing new visa restrictions on multiple officials. Stay updated on the latest developments in the ongoing tensions between the US and China over the situation in the Chinese-ruled territory. #USNews #HongKong #USVisa #HongKongVisa #VisaRestrictions #USVisaRestrictions #RightsCrackdown #UnitedStatesofAmerica #Oneindia ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.194~

Law Enforcement Hiring Increased in 2023 Following Years of Decline

Law Enforcement Hiring , Increased in 2023 , Following Years of Decline. NBC reports that police departments in the United States have seen their first increase in ranks, changing course on a historic exodus of officers in recent years. According to a recent survey, 2023 saw more officers sworn in than any of the previous four years. . At the same time, the survey by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) also found that fewer law enforcement officers resigned or retired in 2023. . Law enforcement numbers had been declining following the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against police brutality following the death of George Floyd. . Law enforcement numbers had been declining following the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against police brutality following the death of George Floyd. . I just think that the past four years have been particularly challenging for American policing. And our survey shows we’re finally starting to turn a corner, Chuck Wexler, Executive director of PERF, via NBC. NBC reports that declining numbers left many police departments with a shortage of officers, which resulted in slower response times. Chuck Wexler, executive director of PERF, warns that many police departments are still struggling to recruit and retain officers. According to Wexler, law enforcement , "isn't out of the woods yet.". At least a dozen smaller police departments in the nation have been forced to disband, leaving those municipalities reliant upon state or county police forces. NBC reports that in addition to increased pay and benefits, many police departments have chosen to change application requirements to increase hiring

US secretly sent long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine

Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kiev has credible intelligence that Russia plans to disrupt the Global Peace Summit to be held in Switzerland in June.

US Vetoes Resolution to Grant Palestine Full UN Membership

US Vetoes Resolution , to Grant Palestine , Full UN Membership. On April 18, the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution that would have allowed Palestine to become a full United Nations member. . Associated Press reports that the widely-supported resolution was backed by 12 of 15 Security Council members. . The United Kingdom and Switzerland both abstained from the vote, while the U.S. opposed the measure. AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the growing international concern for Palestinians facing a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza. AP reports that Palestine's broad support reflects the growing international concern for Palestinians facing a humanitarian crisis amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The resolution would have made Palestine the 194th member of the United Nations. . Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood stressed to the Security Council that the U.S. veto of the resolution... . ... “does not reflect opposition to Palestinian statehood but instead is an acknowledgment that it will only come from direct negotiations between the parties.”. Similarly, deputy State Department spokesman Vedant Patel said that the U.S. has... ... “been very clear consistently that premature actions in New York — even with the best intentions — will not achieve statehood for the Palestinian people.”. In response to the failed vote, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador Riyad Mansour told the council that the decision would not deter the Palestinian people. The fact that this resolution did not pass will not break our will and it will not defeat our determination, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press. We will not stop in our effort. The state of Palestine is inevitable. It is real. Perhaps they see it as far away, but we see it as near, Riyad Mansour, Palestinian U.N. Ambassador, via Associated Press

Iran Attack On Israel: Iran threatens to target U.S bases if U.S backs Israeli retaliation| Oneindia

Amid rising tensions in the West Asia region, Iran has conveyed a message to the US through Switzerland, cautioning that its bases could become targets if Washington supports Israel's retaliatory actions. President Joe Biden, on Saturday, praised American forces for their assistance in intercepting "nearly all" of the drones and missiles launched by Iran, pledging to coordinate an international response to Tehran's unprecedented attack. The Pentagon confirmed that its forces intercepted "dozens of missiles" and drones launched from various locations including Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, aimed at Israel. #Iran #Israel #IranStrikesIsrael #IranDroneAttack #IsraelDroneAttack #BenjaminNetanyahu #JoeBiden #IsraelIronDome #IsraelIranConflict #MiddleEastTensions ~PR.152~ED.102~GR.124~

State of the Union: Decisions on climate, transparency and migration

In this edition of State of the Union, we focus on the climate ruling against Switzerland, fairness in the European election campaign and the new EU Migration and Asylum Pact

Indian-Origin Student Arrested & Barred from Princeton: Anti-Israel Protest Fallout | Oneindia News

An Indian-origin student finds himself at the center of controversy after being arrested and barred from Princeton University for participating in anti-Israel protests on campus. Join us as we delve into the fallout of this incident and the debate surrounding free expression versus campus discipline. #CampusProtestinUS #IndianOriginStudent #ProPalestineProtest #Princeton #AntisemeticProtest #IsraelHamasWar #IndianOrigininUSA #IndianAmericans #Oneindia ~HT.178~PR.274~ED.155~GR.125~

Indian-Origin Man Shot by U.S. Police in San Antonio, Couldn't Survive | Oneindia News

Tragedy strikes as an Indian-origin man is fatally shot by US police in San Antonio, Texas. The man, wanted for assaulting his roommate, faces a fatal encounter with law enforcement. Join us as we delve into the details of this heartbreaking incident and the questions surrounding the use of force by police. #IndianOriginMan #USNews #IndianAmericans #IndiaUSTies #IndiaUSRelations #USPolice #USPolice #SanAntonio #EncounterinUSA #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.155~GR.125~HT.96~

Dubai Floods: Air India, IndiGo Dubai flights face cancellation amid adverse weather | Oneindia

The United Arab Emirates witnessed an unprecedented deluge, marking its most substantial rainfall on record since 1949. Described as a "historic weather event" by the state-run WAM news agency, the widespread downpour across the UAE is attributed to a combination of factors, including cloud seeding initiatives. Significant disruptions have been reported in flights from India to Dubai due to heavy rains causing flooding at the emirate's airport, one of the world's busiest. Air India, operating 72 weekly flights from multiple Indian cities to Dubai, alongside IndiGo, have cancelled their services on Wednesday. Other carriers, including Air India Express, Vistara, and SpiceJet, which also serve various Indian cities to Dubai routes, have been affected as well. Dubai, hosting a substantial Indian diaspora, sees these flight cancellations impacting travel plans and connections for many. #DubaiRains #DubaiFlightsCancelled #AirIndia #IndiGo #FlightsCancelledDubai #dubaiflood #dubaifloodnewstoday2024 #dubaifloodinglive #dubaifloodslatestnewstoday #dubaifloodnewstoday #dubaiflood2024 #dubaifloodnews #dubaiflood2024live #dubaifloodvideo #Oneindia #Oneindia news ~PR.152~ED.101~GR.121~HT.96~

Taiwan Earthquake: Two Indians Missing in the Quake-Hit Area, Search Operation Underway | Oneindia

Stay updated with the latest developments as two Indians are reported missing following a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that rocked Taiwan. With nine casualties and hundreds injured, rescue teams are conducting search operations in the aftermath of the strongest quake in 25 years. Follow our coverage for updates on the ongoing search efforts and the impact of this devastating natural disaster. #TaiwanEarthquake #Taiwan #TaiwanNews #TaiwanQuake #TaiwanTsunami #PacificOcean #TsaiIngwen #TaiwanVideos #TaiwanEarthquakeVideos #TaiwanEarthquakeUpdate #Oneindia ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.103~

First Romania-Bulgaria flight takes place after partial Schengen entry

The first Schengen zone flight between Romania and Bulgaria took place the day after the countries partially joined Europe’s ID-check-free travel zone.

Romania and Bulgaria join Europe’s Schengen travel zone