The criminal trial in the case of The State of Israel versus Benjamin Netanyahu has finally begun. Israel’s Prime Minister has taken the witness stand inside the Tel Aviv District Court for historic testimony in his ongoing corruption trial. Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, the man of mystery, is no longer just a name whispered among terrorists and warlords. He has become a key player in the shifting sands of Syria’s war; a figure who could very well shape the country’s future. The number of US visas issued to students has hit multi year lows. This as Indian students now make up the largest international students co hort on American campuses. NDTV’s Gaurie Dwivedi gets you the latest..