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UK universities are revoking admission offers to international students from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh amid a visa crackdown. Under a new rule since June 1, universities have been required to keep the visa refusal rate below five per cent, down from 10 per cent. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/why-are-uk-universities-withdrawing-admission-offers-to-indian-and-pakistani-students-14052525.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Although the Azerbaijani government has not explicitly banned the hijab by name, the changes prohibit clothing deemed contrary to secular education. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/with-a-96-muslim-population-why-is-azerbaijan-restricting-hijabs-in-schools-14052499.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

As Houthis escalate attacks against Saudi Arabia, one question is gaining traction: Where is Crown Prince Salman? He's being moved from palace to palace and is being heavily guarded by handpicked individuals. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/houthis-attack-saudi-arabia-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-protection-bunkers-guards-14052443.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

Could the United States military livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan? We take a look at the legal battle over the Eighth Amendment, military regulations, press freedom and human rights ahead of the scheduled December 3 execution. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/could-us-livestream-fort-hood-shooter-execution-what-law-say-14052412.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social

A feud has broken out within the family of industrialist Venu Srinivasan over the ownership and succession arrangements involving TVS Motor Company and its holding firm, TVS Holdings Ltd. Here's what is going on. https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/tvs-succession-dispute-venu-srinivasan-family-business-daughter-lakshmi-venu-wife-mallika-srinivasan-14052408.html?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social