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Explained: As H-1B fee spikes, could L-1 visa be the alternative?Subscriber Only
September 24, 2025 03:50 IST
The L-1 has been used for decades by multinational firms to shuffle executives and staff between overseas and US offices. How is it different from H-1B, and who is eligible?
Explained: 3 key takeaways from Charlie Kirk’s memorial serviceSubscriber Only
September 22, 2025 19:26 IST
While speakers such as Kirk’s wife, Erika, said she had forgiven the alleged shooter, White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller vowed to quash “enemies”. There was also a call for a “spiritual” revival.
Why Trump has again demanded control over Afghanistan’s Bagram air baseSubscriber Only
September 22, 2025 15:09 IST
The Bagram air base was established during the Soviet presence in Afghanistan in the late 20th century. What is its relevance to Trump and the US now? We explain, in 3 points.
Why the visa roadblock will cast shadow on trade talks in US next weekSubscriber Only
September 21, 2025 08:36 IST
The visa move, just like the additional 25 per cent tariffs over Russian oil imports and the withdrawal of sanctions waiver granted to Chabahar port in Iran, largely impacts India.
H-1B $100,000 entry fee explained: Who pays, who’s exempt, and what’s still unclear?Subscriber Only
September 21, 2025 17:59 IST
$100,000 entry fee on H-1B visa holders: The Indian Express speaks to US immigration lawyers on how the fine print of the White House move may play out.
Explained: H-1B visas, Indians, and the immigration discourse in the USSubscriber Only
September 20, 2025 22:34 IST
Data from the US government show that Indians account for more than 70% of all H-1B petitions approved each year since 2015.
With a $100k price tag on H-1B visas, is it the end of Indians’ American dream?Subscriber Only
September 20, 2025 21:34 IST
The executive order signed by Trump, said that the H-1B visa “has been deliberately exploited to replace, rather than supplement, American workers with lower-paid, lower-skilled labor”. The order will come into effect from September 21.
Bellwether for national mood: Why Dhaka University students’ unions polls matterSubscriber Only
September 20, 2025 07:05 IST
The Islami Chhatra Shibir, Jamaat’s student wing, has emerged as the hands-down winner in the recently head students’ union polls
US, France, UK block Pak-China bid to put Baloch Liberation Army in UN sanctions list: All you need to knowSubscriber Only
September 20, 2025 05:59 IST
The BLA are a Baloch ethnonationalist group who emerged in the early 2000s with the stated aim of securing independence for Balochistan
China This Week | Tussles over Google, Nvidia and TikTok, and new economic dataSubscriber Only
September 19, 2025 20:01 IST
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, several tech companies were in focus amid the US-China geopolitical rivalry, and data on growth and unemployment were released.
US withdraws sanctions waiver to Chabahar port: Everything you need to knowSubscriber Only
September 19, 2025 18:38 IST
Chabahar is of strategic importance to both Iran and India. It can potentially help Tehran ward off the effect of Western sanctions, and offers New Delhi an alternative route that bypasses Pakistan, which does not allow India land access for trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia
Scoop of dissent over Gaza in the Trump era: Why Ben & Jerry’s co-founder walked away from UnileverSubscriber Only
September 20, 2025 12:01 IST
Greenfield’s frustration runs deeper. He pointed to the Trump era as a time when the brand should have spoken louder — on civil rights, voting rights, immigration, abortion and LGBTQ protections. Instead, he said, Unilever muzzled its most vocal child.
Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact: What it means for the two countriesSubscriber Only
September 19, 2025 18:39 IST
Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Mutual Defence Agreement Explained: The Saudi Arabia-Pakistan agreement states that 'any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both'. What is the context in which it has been signed, and where does India stand?
With ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ taken off air, a brief history of late-night TV showsSubscriber Only
September 18, 2025 22:53 IST
In the United States, late-night shows have been a mix of entertainment and politics, with even Presidents often appearing as guests. How have they endured over the decades, and what challenges do they face now?
Trump celebrates as Jimmy Kimmel goes off air: why are US broadcasters toeing the line?Subscriber Only
September 18, 2025 14:17 IST
For decades, late-night chat shows have epitomised free speech ideals in the US, where hosts could speak truth to power with very little fear of state retribution. The cancellation of Kimmel and Colbert’s shows is a moment of reckoning.
Stephen Miran: Trump tariff architect, now in US FedSubscriber Only
September 18, 2025 09:30 IST
The 42-year-old PhD in economics from Harvard University was the head of Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers, before taking office as one of the seven governors of the US central bank, which includes its chairman, Jerome Powell.
Tyler Robinson’s texts to roommate, DNA on gun: 3 things US prosecutors said about Charlie Kirk’s murder suspectSubscriber Only
September 17, 2025 20:36 IST
Charlie Kirk murder: Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent crime when children are present.
Why Korean fandom is so intense, according to the star of Squid GameSubscriber Only
September 16, 2025 19:03 IST
Superstardom in South Korea also means heavy scrutiny from fans, who can quickly morph into critics and harassers. Their backlash has roiled careers and, in a few extreme cases, culminated in celebrities dying by suicide. Here's why
China This Week | How China reacted to Nepal, why Trump threatened tariffs, and how world sees ChinaSubscriber Only
September 15, 2025 14:55 IST
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, Trump threatened tariffs on China via Europe, and a survey showed the changing global perceptions of China in recent years.
‘We are being colonised by our former colonies’: Unite the Kingdom rally in London explained, in 3 pointsSubscriber Only
September 15, 2025 11:54 IST
Unite the Kingdom rally: What exactly happened in London on Saturday, and who is Tommy Robinson? Why are so many in the UK angry, and with whom? We explain, in three points.
7,000 tips and leads, local police, FBI: The hours before Tyler Robinson, Charlie Kirk murder suspect, was caughtSubscriber Only
September 14, 2025 17:07 IST
Charlie Kirk murder: Several unfired cartridges were found along with the rifle, and soon, it was reported that some were engraved with “transgender” ideology. But in the lab, analysts did bot find transgender messaging. Some cartridges expressed opposition to fascism. Another said: “If you read This, you are GAY Lmao.”
Nepal PM selected via Discord: How the gaming chat app empowered its Gen Z protestorsSubscriber Only
September 21, 2025 12:24 IST
The manner of Karki’s appointment has generated curiosity, with protesters flocking to the messaging app Discord to cast an informal vote in her favour. Here is what to know about the platform dubbed “Slack for Gamers” and how the vote unfolded.
Why America is obsessed with gunsSubscriber Only
September 13, 2025 16:46 IST
Charlie Kirk, who was struck down by an assassin’s bullet, was a gun rights advocate. There are more guns than there are people in the United States. As other countries took common-sense steps on gun control, the US actively loosened rules. Why?
Political violence in the US: Why Charlie Kirk’s murder was shocking but not unexpectedSubscriber Only
September 12, 2025 19:08 IST
Data show that political violence in America is rising, becoming more partisan, and more focused on elected officials. Behind this disturbing trend is polarisation, misinformation, and the easy availability of deadly firearms
Trump’s rage & grief: Why Charlie Kirk mattered to MAGASubscriber Only
September 12, 2025 09:33 IST
Kirk had never held office; he was not even an official staffer in Trump’s campaign. His killing will be one of roughly 20,000 gun homicides that take place in the US this year.
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