Travel guidance: MEA issues advisory for foreign nationals amid West Asia unrest; asks them to contact FRRO |

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued an advisory asking foreign nationals in India who have been affected by the ongoing security situation in West Asia to approach the nearest Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for assistance with visa extensions or regularisation of stay. Ministry of External Affairs The warning is issued at a…

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‘Marriage penalty’ in Washington state’s new tax stirs debate

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Washington state’s proposed new income tax includes the largest “marriage penalty” in the nation, placing higher taxes on certain couples who file jointly,…

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‘This is a moment of grave peril’

UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher has said the world faces “a moment of grave, grave peril”, warning the conflict in the Middle East is having a “massive impact” on civilians in the region. He also warned of “secondary impacts” further afield, voicing concerns about increasing extremism and polarisation in the region and beyond. “We’ve…

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