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List of countries offering visa-free-entry to Indians in 2025
The Siasat Daily
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July 25, 2025
India has jumped eight spots in the Henley Passport Index’s mid-year update as the list of countries offering visa-free-entry to Indians in 2025 has expanded. According to the UK-based Henley Passport Index, a global ranking of countries based on...
Norway visa requirements for international students: A complete guide
ARY News
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July 25, 2025
Norway is the best place to live if you are looking for a high quality of life, affordable higher education, and access to a thriving job market. The Scandinavian nation is fast becoming a top destination for international students, thanks to its...
Back to 1066 with King & Conqueror on BBC One
ATV Today
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July 24, 2025
BBC Unveils first look image for King & Conqueror starring James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau… Get ready for a storm of ambition, betrayal, and bloody destiny as the BBC prepares to unleash its new historical epic King & Conqueror this August...
Volcanic activity worldwide 23 Jul 2025: Santiaguito volcano, Popocatépetl, Semeru, Shiveluch, Ibu,...
Volcano Discovery
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July 23, 2025
Map of today's active volcanoesSvartsengi (Reykjanes peninsula, SW Iceland): Only one of the two previously active craters remains active. The activity at the northern crater stopped around 22:00 local time last night. The lava continues to keep...
4 big adventures you’ll never forget—and shouldn’t miss!
Philstar
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July 25, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Bags ready, outfits planned, and your passport itching for a new stamp—where to next? Whether you’re after a chill beach escape or an adrenaline-fueled trek, your big adventure moment is out there. We asked top travel...
All Blue Badge holders in UK can use permit in new place after update
Birmingham Live
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July 25, 2025
All Blue Badge holders could take their permits abroad under a shake-up, according to the Labour Party government. The Department for Transport updated its advice, at the height of summer holiday season this week. The update from Labour confirms...
American passport not as powerful as it used to be, annual ranking says
CBS News
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The U.S. is on the brink of exiting the top 10 in an annual ranking of the world's most powerful passports for the first time in the index's 20-year history. American passports fell to a 10th place tie, jointly held by Iceland and Lithuania, in...
Passenger dies mid-flight, now the body is missing
WDBO 107.3FM 580AM - Florida
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July 24, 2025
A Turkish Airlines passenger died during an international flight to California and now officials are unable to locate the body. ▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBO The passenger suffered a severe medical emergency midair,...
HALLGRIMSDOTTIR SELECTED AS NCAA WOMAN OF THE YEAR NOMINEE
BVM Sports
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July 23, 2025
RICHMOND, Va. – VCU All-American thrower Gudrun Hallgrimsdottir (Hvanneyri, Iceland) is one of 13 Atlantic 10 Conference student-athletes who have been selected as a nominee for the NCAA's prestigious Woman of the Year award, the league announced....
U.S. Passport Drops in Latest Global Rankings
Prevue - Florida
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July 23, 2025
The latest Henley Passport Index has revealed a shift in how we move around the globe, with the United States passport experiencing a continued downward trend. The U.S. now sits in 10th place, tied with Iceland and Lithuania, offering access to...
US Passport Slides To Lowest Rank In Decades As Visa Waiver Deals Stall
Benzinga
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The U.S. passport has slipped to No. 10 on the Henley Passport Index, its weakest showing since the ranking began two decades ago, according to the index's July update released this week. What Happened: The quarterly list, compiled from...
US passport is weaker than ever right now, annual ranking says
New York Post
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July 24, 2025
The U.S. is not the only one tightening up its borders. In a dramatic fall, the United States passport is now weaker than it has ever been. The American passport has slipped to its lowest-ever position in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport...
Body Of Turkish Airlines Passenger Who Died Inflight Goes Missing At Chicago O’Hare
Simple Flying
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July 24, 2025
The body of a Turkish Airlines passenger who passed away during a flight from Istanbul to San Francisco has disappeared from Chicago O'Hare after the flight was diverted. The passenger died after suffering an in-flight medical emergency and their...
EXCLUSIVE: Sean Harris to star in Graeme Maley’s Polyorama
Cineuropa
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23/07/2025 - The new Icelandic feature helmed by Sagafilm and Fenrir Films has kicked off production this week Actor Sean Harris (© Sagafilm/Fenrir Films) British actor Sean Harris has joined the cast of Polyorama, the new feature helmed by Graeme...
Disneyland Abu Dhabi Would 'Never Work' Outdoors Says Park Boss
Forbes
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Disneyland Abu Dhabi looks set to be at least partly indoorsDisney The operator of Disneyland Abu Dhabi has put an end to months of speculation by confirming that the upcoming theme park would "never work" outdoors. Disneyland Abu Dhabi will be...
Hamas rejects US claim it stalled ceasefire talks
Press TV
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Hamas has responded to the US claim that the group has stalled ceasefire talks regarding Gaza. The Palestinian resistance movement rejected the allegations made by the US special envoy on Thursday, asserting that it has shown full responsibility...
At the whim of ringtones
SunLive
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“Look up” begged the nice lady on TV. “Please look up.” So this zombie did – up over the iPhone, up over the 65-inch, 36 months interest-free Samsung. It was Saturday morning and Zombie was having a double device “happy” on the couch. Phone and...
Cabri Summer Market draws in biggest crowd yet
Swift Current Online
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July 24, 2025
The Town of Cabri held its first Summer Market of the year on Wednesday night. Centre Street was loaded with people checking out the 12 various vendors in the largest rendition of the event to date. From flowers to baked goods, from tattoos to...
Turkish judge again stands alone as Europe’s top human rights court condemns systemic abuses in Turkey convictions
Nordic Monitor
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July 24, 2025
Levent Kenez/Stockholm Turkish judge Saadet Yüksel cast the sole dissenting vote as the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on July 22, 2025 ruled that 239 people were unlawfully convicted of terrorism in Turkey based on the use of a messaging...
After 20 Years and Critical Acclaim, Vinland Saga Is Finally Over
Comicbook
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July 24, 2025
‘All good things must come to an end,’ goes the age-old saying. But, it’s even more heartbreaking when the “thing” in question is a masterpiece and one of the most acclaimed seinen manga of all time. Berserk and Vagabond fans may never get to say...