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Indian filmmaker Arfat Sheikh released from ICE detention after two weeks, DHS says he overstayed his visa

An award-winning Indian filmmaker from Kashmir Arfat Sheikh was released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention on bond Thursday weeks after his detention on September 24, his family and friends said. They have been campaigning for his release from what they called an illegal detention when Sheikh was coming…

The Times of India · Oct 9

Coastal flood warning in US as rare September nor’easter targets East Coast: What New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia residents need to know

Coastal flood warning in US: Millions in the Northeast prepare for a significant nor’easter expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds. Coastal flood warnings are issued from North Carolina to Connecticut, alerting residents to potential flooding. Areas in Maryland and Virginia are already experiencing rising waters, with warnings for…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

In 30 BCE, Cleopatra died and vanished into a missing royal tomb. 2,056 years later, archaeologists still debate its location despite searches across Egypt

Cleopatra VII, often described as the last queen of Egypt, remains one of ancient history’s most recognizable figures, but the location of her tomb continues to be a mystery. Cleopatra died in 30 B.C. after her defeat at the Battle of Actium alongside Mark Antony, with whom she was purportedly…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Heritage Foundation exec arrested on drug possession charge after accidentally bringing pistol ammo into Senate office building

Chris Wingate, 45, of Alexandria, Virginia, was stopped after an X-ray screening revealed pistol magazine, affadavit says

The Independent UK · Jul 26

Over 2,000 years ago Eratosthenes, the ancient Greek scholar, measured the Earth's circumference with just a stick, sunlight and simple math

Ancient Greek scholar Eratosthenes calculated Earth's circumference using sunlight and geometry. He observed shadows in Syene and Alexandria to determine the planet's size. His experiment revealed the Earth was not flat, which was a significant discovery. Eratosthenes' calculation of 252,000 stadia closely matched modern measurements. This achievement demonstrates how curiosity…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

A new ICE facility in US could speed up deportations for families and kids

The Trump administration is establishing a new 528-bed facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, to expedite migrant deportations. This "staging area" aims to streamline the process for families and unaccompanied children near a major deportation flight hub. While ICE labels it a temporary holding center, advocates fear prolonged stays and lack of…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

Lost for 700 years, one of the Seven Wonders is emerging from the sea again as 22 giant blocks help solve a 2,000-year-old mystery

A significant discovery is bringing the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria back to light. Archaeologists have recovered 22 massive stone blocks from its submerged ruins, a crucial step in a project aiming to digitally reconstruct this ancient wonder. These recovered pieces, some weighing up to 88 tons, will be scanned and…

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman Egypt

Below the vibrant city of Alexandria, the enigmatic Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa unfold, revealing a fascinating tapestry of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman heritage. This ancient necropolis serves as a vital key to unlocking the mysteries of life and mortality during Roman Egypt, illustrating a harmonious blend of diverse civilizations…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Michael Mina shares an Alexandria-inspired steak sandwich recipe from 'My Egypt'

A tiny eating spot called El Fallah in Alexandria, Egypt, is famous for its liver sandwiches

The Independent UK · Jun 15

Top Democrat urges end to secrecy over proposed ICE child detention center

Ron Wyden tells of ‘grave concerns’ over plan, first revealed by Guardian, to hold families at sprawling Louisiana facility

The Guardian - US · Jun 4