The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis....Read More
The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis.
A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students.
All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence.
Core Team
The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy:
Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership.
Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage.
Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage.
August 15, 2026
Jason Arday was embroiled in a controversy after weeks of allegations about plagiarism in his academic work and questions around his athletic claims and fundraising accomplishments.
August 15, 2026
August 15, 2026
A US air traffic controller averted a major disaster after two American Airlines flights were assigned the same call sign. Read how the ATC kept the two planes safely separated.
August 16, 2026
August 15, 2026
The two sides have been in conflict for nearly six months and have not been able to agree on a deal to end it.
August 16, 2026
August 15, 2026
Young Italians are turning away from Giorgia Meloni ahead of the 2027 election.
August 21, 2026
August 15, 2026
The quake occurred at a depth of 168 kilometres (104.39 miles), with its epicentre located on land about 11 km southeast of Simalungun, according to the agency's statement.
August 16, 2026
August 15, 2026
Authorities urge coastal residents to move inland or to higher ground following the quake near Flores Island.
August 15, 2026
August 14, 2026
The United States said it could maintain its naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and announced plans to intensify economic pressure on the country.
August 21, 2026
August 14, 2026
How Indian analytics professional Sohan Sethi secured a US O-1 visa after three H-1B lottery rejections and a 700-page case.
August 16, 2026
August 14, 2026
Sharif's remarks came during the inauguration of Yadgar-e-Fatah, or Monument of Victory, in Islamabad, which Pakistan has presented as a memorial to its account of last year's conflict with India.
August 15, 2026
August 14, 2026
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said US citizenship is not for sale as he announced more than 600 visas revoked over birth tourism.
August 15, 2026
August 14, 2026
The first India-Israel Hackathon has brought together 1,300 young people from both countries to build healthcare and rehabilitation solutions, with winning ideas ranging from a wheelchair-powered mobility device to a video-based recovery tracker.
August 14, 2026
August 14, 2026
The US has named India and more than 40 other countries in a report on Chinese goods rerouted to dodge American tariffs.
August 15, 2026
August 14, 2026
The administration argued that the project is an "integrated military complex" required for national security and asked the court to keep the lower court order on hold while it pursues a full appeal.
August 15, 2026
August 13, 2026
The unusual invention is intended to help people working in high temperatures cool themselves down and reduce the risk of heatstroke.
August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
Karoline Leavitt will leave her White House press secretary role by month-end, with Donald Trump naming her a future outside adviser.
August 14, 2026
August 13, 2026
Leavitt, 28, said she was stepping down to spend more time with her two young children.
August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
Jayme Leagh Franklin, a former White House official and founder of The Conservateur, went viral after videos showed her repeatedly touching her stomach as Trump appeared to close his eyes.
September 10, 2026
August 13, 2026
Trump on Wednesday confirmed that he was secretly moved from the presidential aircraft to a military plane while leaving Turkey last month.
August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
The move comes months after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking Centre's intervention on several issues faced by Sri Lankan Tamils living in India for more than four decades.
August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
The sailors' families, who gathered at an emotional town hall meeting in San Diego, said they were worried about their loved ones.
August 14, 2026
August 13, 2026
A former BBC strategist and musician, Rangarajan assumes charge of the newly created role at 10 Downing Street this week.
August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
The blast took place at a refinery and fuel terminal run by Gunvor Energy in an industrial section of the vast port premises, AP reported.
October 8, 2026
August 13, 2026
The teen was apprehended in Wayland after allegedly fleeing Acton in his mother's car, according to District Attorney Marian Ryan.
August 13, 2026
August 13, 2026
Karoline Leavitt's resignation was first announced by US President Donald Trump, who said Leavitt has been "a real leader" in the White House. The US President, however, said she would remain a senior advisor.
August 13, 2026
August 12, 2026
Indian-born Harinder Singh faces a US denaturalisation case after authorities alleged he concealed his immigration history and obtained citizenship under a false identity.
August 12, 2026