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Trump's Policies Linked To U.S. Losing Key Travel Status For The First Time In 20 Years
The U.S. passport's power is now at a historic low for the first time in 20 years. The Henley Passport Index just updated its list for October 2025, and the U.S. is nowhere to be found on the top 10. The American passport held the No.1 spot back...
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India Falls 5 Places In Henley Passport Index, Guess Which Country Retains The Top Spot?
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Singapore, Oct 15 (PTI) India has fallen to the 85th rank in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 57 countries. Last year, India’s passport was ranked 80th on...
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India Falls In Global Passport Index: Check 10 Countries That Hold Strongest Passports
India has slipped five spots to 85th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 57 countries. Last year, India ranked 80th with visa-free travel to 62 destinations. Singapore continues to top the global list, providing...
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Global Surveillance Tracking Exposed Through Telecom Exploits and Celebrity-Level Targeting
For years, public debate on surveillance focused on names like Pegasus and Intellexa. What slipped through was First Wap, also known as Altamides, a firm that specialized in exploiting the SS7 telecom protocol. A leaked archive showed more than a...
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How a big defeat could help San Marino reach World Cup play-offs
DPA Frankfurt World Cup qualifying in Europe could see a scenario next month in which the chances of minnows San Marino to reach a play-off berth could rise the higher they lose their final match against Romania. San Marino are last in their group...
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Wanna-be buyers of ‘hypercars’ say Longmont lawyer stole millions
“Good morning Guillaume, this is Brandon Belt,” the first baseman for the San Francisco Giants texted to Guillaume Chabin, the manager of Mercedes-Benz’s “hypercar” division. It was Oct. 18, 2021, and Belt needed help. A fire at his home had...
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Powerful Western passport plummets to embarrassing new low
The world’s most powerful passport has been revealed in a quarterly ranking — and sadly, it’s not the United States. The Henley Passport Index ranks all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations holders can access without a...
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The Wait is Over: Griffin AI is Re-Launching its GAIN Token on Major Exchanges
[PRESS RELEASE – Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein, October 6th, 2025] Griffin AI will start the relaunch of its GAIN token on Monday, 6 October at 6:00 p.m. Singapore Time (12:00 p.m. CET). The relaunch process differs by user group: centralized...
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US passports rank drop from Henley Passport Index 2025: Top 10 strongest passports in the world revealed
In a historic shift, the United States passport has fallen out of the top 10 most powerful passports for the first time in its 20-year history, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025. Once ranked first in 2014, the US now sits at 12th place,...
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What is the Capital of Austria? Check Here!
Capital of Austria: Austria is a landlocked country located in Central Europe, bordered by eight countries: Germany to the north, the Czech Republic to the northwest, Slovakia to the east, Hungary to the southeast, Slovenia and Italy to the south,...
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US falls out of top 10 in list of the world’s most powerful passports
“Nations that embrace openness and co-operation are surging ahead, while those resting on past privilege are being left behind,” Kaelin added. The London-based firm, which offers consulting on residence and citizenship by investment, has compiled...
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France held in Iceland, while Germany win
Injury-hit France were on Monday held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in World Cup qualifying, while Germany won in Northern Ireland with a Nick Woltemade goal, and Belgium beat Wales to stand on the brink of a place at next year’s finals. France, World...
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Bybit EU Card Review: Receive Up To 20% Cash Back, 5 Euro Card Bonus, $10 USDC Airdrop
With the recent launch of the Bybit Card across the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, Bybit EU GmbH has delivered the ultimate bridge between your digital assets and the physical economy. This Mastercard debit card is not just about...
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Jetting off on a lovely European holiday sometime soon? Make sure to leave a little bit of extra time at the airport, because a new border control system introduced last week by the EU is leaving some passengers waiting in line for up to four...
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Russia Adopts Decree Allowing Quick Sale of Seized Assets from ‘Unfriendly’ Parties
The Russian president recently issued Decree No. 693 titled On Certain Specifics for the Sale of Property Held in Federal Ownership (Decree 693). Decree 693 is part of Russia’s broader countersanctions measures and allows the government to...
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Ethan Ampadu explains disappointment as crucial Leeds spell nears
13:43, 14 Oct 2025Updated 14:45, 14 Oct 2025 Ampadu during Wales' loss to Belgium (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Leeds United captain Ethan Ampadu has admitted his disappointment after Wales were beaten 4-2...
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“India is a huge priority in our diversification strategy”: Swiss govt official amid US trade tariffs
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Martin Saladin, Head of the Promotion Activities Directorate at the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs, SECO, the Swiss government, on Wednesday said that Switzerland is shifting its focus towards India as...
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Video: Rat goes viral after disrupting Belgium and Wales World Cup qualifier
ALBAWABA - Cardiff City Stadium recently had an unexpected visitor when a rat interrupted a 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Belgium and Wales, giving Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois an unusual challenge. While known as one of the...
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New European digital border control system for foreigners comes into force
Q COSTARICA — The new border control system for digitally registering foreigners entering the Schengen area came into force on Sunday, October 12, 2025. The so-called European Entry/Exit System (EES) will digitally record the entries and exits of...
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US passport drops out of top 10 in global ranking, here's where India stands as Asian nations dominate list
In a first, the US passport has slipped away from the top 10 most influential passports in the 20-year history of the Henley Passport Index. The US passport has fallen to 12th place in the Henley Passport Index, marking its first exit from the top...
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