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US judge rejects Chamber of Commerce's challenge to Donald Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee

December 24, 2025 11:35 am

The move will make it far more difficult for entry-level workers, including a large number of applicants from India, to secure employment visas in the US.

H-1B visa: Hundreds of visa holders stranded in India as US consular offices reschedule appointments

December 23, 2025 6:43 am

Trump H-1B Visa vetting policy: Most of the appointments have now been rescheduled between March and June 2026 owing to the implementation of the Trump administration’s new social media vetting policy, The Washington Post reported.

US admits liability in fatal helicopter crash with American Airlines jet

December 18, 2025 12:27 pm

The government admitted it "owed a duty of care to plaintiffs, which it breached, thereby proximately causing the tragic accident" and that the pilots of the Army helicopter and regional jet "failed to maintain vigilance so as to see and avoid each other."

UN chief calls for immediate de-escalation of US-Venezuela tensions

December 18, 2025 1:00 am

Venezuela complained to the United Nations Security Council over the US seizure of an oil tanker calling it "state-sponsored piracy" and the "illegitimate use of military force against a private vessel."

From H-1B visa to key areas requiring attention: Dhruva Jaishankar on challenges in India-US ties

December 14, 2025 9:33 pm

In a detailed conversation with The Indian Express' Flora Swain, Dhruva Jaishankar unpacked the complexities of India–US relations, examined the challenges posed by Trump-era policies, and identified key areas requiring attention from both nations to strengthen the partnership

US-Saudi defence relationship: recent story of quiet divergences

December 14, 2025 7:46 pm

Washington remains Riyadh’s largest military partner. But many quiet divergences have emerged in their ties.

Why US tourism industry is concerned about social media vetting for visas

December 12, 2025 1:54 pm

Donald Trump’s anti-immigration policies have resulted in a fall in foreign arrivals to the US

Charlie Kirk Assassination: Tyler Robinson's first court appearance spurs fight over media access

December 13, 2025 1:48 am

Prosecutors have charged Robinson with aggravated murder in the 10 September shooting of the far-right activist at Utah Valley University in Orem, just north of Provo.

US to seize oil from Iran-linked tanker captured off Venezuelan coast, says White House

December 12, 2025 1:02 am

The ship, Skipper, is a very large crude carrier (VLCC) and was flying the Guyana Flag when it was captured.

US approves sale of advanced technology, support for F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan

December 11, 2025 4:53 pm

The letter notes that it will “maintain Pakistan's capability to meet current and future threats by updating and refurbishing its Block–52 and Mid Life Upgrade F–16 fleet,” the report said.

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