America's carrier strike group three has arrived in the West Asian region it is being led by the feared USS Abraham Lincoln which is set to replace the USS Theodore Roosevelt operating in the region currently, since July 2024. here's all you need to know about the mighty warship USS Abraham Lincoln.

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<p>The Indian embassy in Lebanon's capital Beirut asked all nationals to leave the country in the wake of raging turmoil in West Asia days after Israel targeted a site in Beirut to kill a Hezbollah operative.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In view of recent developments and potential threats in the region, Indian nationals are strongly advised against travelling to Lebanon till further notice," Indian embassy in Beirut said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All Indian nationals are also strongly advised to leave Lebanon," it&nbsp;added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Those who remain for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in contact with Embassy of India in Beirut."</p>

<p><em>This is a breaking story. More information will be added soon.&nbsp;</em></p>


The Indian embassy in Lebanon's capital Beirut asked all nationals to leave the country in the wake of raging turmoil in West Asia days after Israel targeted a site in Beirut to kill a Hezbollah operative.

The Indian embassy in Lebanon's capital Beirut asked all nationals to leave the country in the wake of raging turmoil in West Asia days after Israel targeted a site in Beirut to kill a Hezbollah operative. "In view of recent developments and potential threats in the region, Indian nationals are strongly advised against travelling to Lebanon till further notice," Indian embassy in Beirut said in a statement. "All Indian nationals are also strongly advised to leave Lebanon," it added. Updated travel advisory for Indian Nationals. pic.twitter.com/vDTao33LnM — India in Lebanon (@IndiaInLebanon) August 1, 2024 × "Those who remain for any reason are advised to exercise extreme caution, restrict their movements and remain in contact with Embassy of India in Beirut." This is a breaking story. More information will be added soon.

India asks its citizens to leave Lebanon amid deep West Asia turmoil

<p>Several countries in West Asia, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, have expressed&nbsp;grave concerns about the conduct of Pakistani expatriates and the labour force, a recent report has found.</p>

<p>The issue was brought to light by Dr Arshad Mahmood, Secretary of Overseas Pakistanis, during a Senate Standing Committee meeting on Overseas Pakistanis.</p>

<p>Arshad has noted that several Gulf countries have raised reservations about the behaviour of overseas Pakistanis in&nbsp;matters related to work ethics, attitudes, and criminal activities.</p>

<p>In the UAE, Pakistanis are involved in 50 per cent of crimes, the report said while citing the communication&nbsp;by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Additionally, there have been concerns about "inappropriate" behaviour, such as making videos in front of women in Dubai.</p>

<p>Kuwait has raised specific issues regarding Pakistani nurses who allegedly refuse to perform certain job-related duties, placing the burden on ward boys for regular tasks. These nurses reportedly do not attempt to learn the local language and seek to move to Europe after a short stay in Kuwait.</p>

<p>In Qatar, officials from the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis reported that Pakistani labourers have been found refusing to wear safety helmets during work.</p>

<p>Earlier in September 2023, officials had said&nbsp;that Pakistani beggars travel to countries like Iraq and Saudi Arabia under the pretext of 'Ziarat' (pilgrimage) and subsequently engage in begging. Official data states&nbsp;that Pakistani nationals account for 90 per cent of beggars arrested in these countries.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: 90% of arrested beggars abroad are Pakistanis</strong></p>

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<p>Saudi Arabian authorities have urged Pakistan not to send "beggars and sick people" to the kingdom. Approximately two&nbsp;million Pakistanis currently reside in Saudi Arabia, with 400,000 moving there each year.</p>

<p>In Malaysia, Pakistani visitors often extend their stay beyond the permitted period and end up in prison&nbsp;as a result.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistans-economic-crisis-forces-closure-of-karachi-zoo-full-of-sick-underfed-animals-583506">Pakistan's economic crisis forces closure of Karachi zoo full of sick, underfed animals</a></strong></p>

<p>Senator Nasir Abbas informed the forum that in Iraq, Pakistanis hired as cheap labour are often kept in conditions akin to imprisonment.</p>

<p>Pakistani officials are now compiling data on job availability and opportunities in various countries. A cabinet committee, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has been established to address immigration-related issues and improve the future prospects of the Pakistani labour force in GCC countries.</p>


Several countries in West Asia, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, have expressed grave concerns about the conduct of Pakistani expatriates and the labour force, a recent report has found.

Several countries in West Asia, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait, have expressed grave concerns about the conduct of Pakistani expatriates and the labour force, a recent report has found. The issue was brought to light by Dr Arshad Mahmood, Secretary of Overseas Pakistanis, during a Senate Standing Committee meeting on Overseas Pakistanis. Arshad has noted that several Gulf countries have raised reservations about the behaviour of overseas Pakistanis in matters related to work ethics, attitudes, and criminal activities. In the UAE, Pakistanis are involved in 50 per cent of crimes, the report said while citing the communication by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Additionally, there have been concerns about "inappropriate" behaviour, such as making videos in front of women in Dubai. Kuwait has raised specific issues regarding Pakistani nurses who allegedly refuse to perform certain job-related duties, placing the burden on ward boys for regular tasks. These nurses reportedly do not attempt to learn the local language and seek to move to Europe after a short stay in Kuwait. In Qatar, officials from the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis reported that Pakistani labourers have been found refusing to wear safety helmets during work. Earlier in September 2023, officials had said that Pakistani beggars travel to countries like Iraq and Saudi Arabia under the pretext of 'Ziarat' (pilgrimage) and subsequently engage in begging. Official data states that Pakistani nationals account for 90 per cent of beggars arrested in these countries. Also watch | Gravitas: 90% of arrested beggars abroad are Pakistanis × Saudi Arabian authorities have urged Pakistan not to send "beggars and sick people" to the kingdom. Approximately two million Pakistanis currently reside in Saudi Arabia, with 400,000 moving there each year. In Malaysia, Pakistani visitors often extend their stay beyond the permitted period and end up in prison as a result. Also read | Pakistan's economic crisis forces closure of Karachi zoo full of sick, underfed animals Senator Nasir Abbas informed the forum that in Iraq, Pakistanis hired as cheap labour are often kept in conditions akin to imprisonment. Pakistani officials are now compiling data on job availability and opportunities in various countries. A cabinet committee, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has been established to address immigration-related issues and improve the future prospects of the Pakistani labour force in GCC countries.

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