Pedro Sánchez considering stepping down as PM

[ MADRID – Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has made a shock announcement that he would suspend public duties to decide if wants to continue to lead the country as his wife was embroiled in a corruption investigation. Mr Sánchez, 52, who has been in power since 2018, made the stunning announcement after a Spanish … Read more

Britons with foreign spouses rush to beat visa salary rule change

[ British people with foreign partners have rushed to apply for visas so their other half can stay in the UK ahead of a looming change in the immigration rules, top lawyers have revealed. From Thursday, the minimum salary required for a UK resident to sponsor a family member’s visa jumps from £18,600 to £29,000. … Read more

Malaysia to host THE Asia Universities Summit next month

[ MALAYSIA will be hosting the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Universities Summit for the first time next month. Set to be held in Sunway University, the gathering underscores Malaysia’s growing stature as an education hub for academic excellence and innovation in the region. THE Asia Universities Summit 2024 organising chair Prof Chai Lay Ching … Read more

Don’t Miss It: THE Asia Universities Summit

[ Venue: Sunway University Date: April 29 to May 1 > The Times Higher Education (THE) Asia Universities Summit will bridge frontiers to reimagine the evolving landscape of education. > The summit will feature the exclusive live reveal of the THE Asia University Rankings 2024, followed by a masterclass to identify the best-performing institutions in … Read more

How long it takes to renew a UK passport, cost and if you can do it early

[ Since the UK officially left the European Union after Brexit, it has been more difficult for Brits to travel to the 27 countries remaining in the EU. Regulations have since tightened post-Brexit, as British passport holders wishing to travel to EU countries are treated as non-EU nationals. This means stricter rules for British passport … Read more

Amul goes international with launch in US

[ ANAND: Popular dairy brand Amul, whose tagline is ‘Taste of India’, goes international for the first time and is ready to cater to the people with its range of fresh products in the US.“I am pleased to inform that Amul shall be launching its fresh milk products in the United States of America. Happy … Read more

UK plans for passport-free checks could make border queues six times faster

[ E-gates that would allow travellers to enter the UK without showing their passport could speed up arrivals queues at airports. A trial of this newer type of e-gates is set to take place at UK airports this year, Phil Douglas, director-general of Border Force, told The Times. Airports in Dubai, Australia and Slovenia are … Read more

Ask Amy: Politics followed me on vacation

[ Dear Amy: A few weeks ago, I returned from an enjoyable touring vacation. The scenery and the attractions were wonderful. There was only one problem – one of my fellow travelers. This person spent the entire vacation stating her obnoxious political views. Since I was sitting near her on the bus, I asked to … Read more