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US Plans To Hike H-1B Visa Fee To Over $100,000. Indians To Face Heat
The US Department of Homeland Security is planning to increase the H-1B visa fee to $103,265, the Federal Register posted on Monday.
Ajit Doval In Beijing For 25th Round Of India-China Boundary Talks
The ties between New Delhi and Beijing came under severe strain after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
"Throwing Oil On Fire": Russia Slams Britain Over Missile Help To Ukraine
The warning came as British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to keep backing Ukraine militarily during a visit to Kyiv.
Opinion: Opinion | The Gulf's New Defence Agreement Has A 'Credibility' Problem
There is much talk of this pact bringing peace and stability to the region. For this, the three countries involved must be stable and peaceful themselves.
Trump, Melania Arguing Over Natalie Harp? Video From Grand Prix Event Sparks Buzz
The speculation has been linked online to recent rumours surrounding Natalie Harp, a Trump aide who has attracted considerable attention because of her proximity to the president and her role within his inner circle.
Opinion: Opinion | A 'Snub' Gone Too Far? The Story Of Bangladesh PM's Stalled India Visit
The abrupt cancellation of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's scheduled visit to New Delhi this month raises many questions.
Indian-Origin Teen Dies After Car Plunges Off Cliff Into Ocean In US
The fatal accident reignited concerns over the narrowing distance between traffic and the cliff's edge due to continuous erosion.
Opinion: Inside Pak's New Law That Has One Man Written All Over It: Asim Munir
With a new act, Munir has truly reached the apex. At least most politicians in Pakistan will hope so.
Imran Khan's Party Takes Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif To Court After Failed' Heart Checkup
Khan was taken to PIMS last week for an eye procedure and other diagnostic examinations. Doctors reportedly recommended a CTA of the heart, but hospital officials said the required facility was unavailable.
Men Kill Bangladesh Family Of 4, Then Eat Their Food, Bathe, Consume Drugs
Police said the two suspects remained inside the house overnight after the killings. They left a day later when the streets were relatively empty during Jummah (Friday) prayers.
New Zealand To Ban Social Media For Under-16s
New Zealand has been investigating a social media ban for over a year, after neighbouring Australia implemented its world-first legislation in December.
How 150 Pakistani-Sindhi Brides Crossed Visa Hurdles To Marry In India Post Op Sindoor
Members of the Sindhi community used to visit India through the Wagah-Attari border in Punjab for such weddings.
"Entering Endgame": US Warns Iran Of 'Economic D-Day', Tehran's 'Oil' Response
The United States has also warned of "tremendous economic consequences" for Tehran's business partners to ratchet up economic pressure that could push Iran back to the negotiating table.
Ex-US Police Officer Dies While Serving Sentence For Killing Black Woman
Sean Grayson, 32, was convicted of second-degree murder in October in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman who had reported a possible prowler outside her Springfield-area home.
Dramatic Video Shows 23-Year-Old Landing Small Plane In Waters Near Florida Beach
Emergency crews inspected the pilot at the scene and confirmed she suffered no injuries.
"Does Not Meet Launch Conditions": China After Manned Moon Mission Delayed
The agency said after a "comprehensive assessment" the mission, which involved sending the Chang'e-7 lunar probe on a Long March 5 carrier rocket, "does not meet launch conditions and cannot take place during the planned window this year".
30 Killed In Guinea Capital After Landfill Collapse
Six others were seriously injured in the incident in the Bbessia district's Dar-es-salam neighbourhood on the capital's outskirts.
Iran Says Discovered Over 200 Billion Cubic Metres Of Natural Gas
"New gas reserves were discovered in the south of Fars province," Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad told state television.
Spain Visa Fraud Probe Expands To Indian Firm BLS After Officials Arrested: Report
The police operation, named "Jazira-Cova," was ordered by the National Court with the support of the anti-corruption prosecution.
Gold Rush In Remote Africa Village After Farmer's Find Goes Viral
Manasse Lomachar, 33, was looking for his missing gold when he saw a group of women panning around a riverbed. When he joined them, he found 3 grams of gold.
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Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott convicted of child sex abuse
The 49-year-old was found to have subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse.
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter extends casualty list
More than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire agreement.
Nathan Cofnas on whether he feels responsible for Jason Arday’s death
Nathan Cofnas, who accused Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has addressed Arday’s death.
England drop fast bowler Bryden Carse amid investigation into club incident
The 31-year-old Durham bowler will not play against Pakistan in the upcoming second Test match.
What to expect as Iran braces for new US economic measures amid war
Tehran may count on links with China and others to weather the storm, but average Iranian people will bear the brunt.
Trump slams Canada with new 50 percent auto tariffs for 2027
Trump said tariffs on Canadian auto and steel will double to 50 percent from January 1.
Are humanoid robots the future of warfare?
Humanoid robots are breaking world records in sports, and are increasingly being developed and tested for military use.
Video: Russia launches rocket into space with military satellite
Russia says it has launched a military satellite into space on the back of a Soyuz-2.1 rocket from Arkhangelsk.
UK to help Ukraine build Storm Shadow long-range missiles: Why it matters
The UK's willingness to share classified missile-production knowledge sets a potentially important precedent.
Samuel Eto’o urges support for embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Former star striker, now head of Cameroon's FA, backs Infantino despite mounting pressure on him to resign.
Why Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians in West Bank are pogroms
Waves of settler attacks, aided by Israel's military, increasingly fit the definition of a pogrom.
Houses set on fire as fresh violence erupts in India’s Manipur
Several houses were set ablaze in India’s Manipur state, followed by gunfire between two groups.
Algeria’s schools put Shakespeare before Molière in break from France
Algerian primary schools will begin teaching English before French for the first time, signalling a drift from France.
Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam
Rain and flooding from Typhoon Narra hits China and Vietnam
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria
‘Barrel bomb mufti’ sentenced to life in Syria
Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect
Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.
Four arrested over fatal shooting of South African boxer Zolani Tete
Tete, who won world WBF flyweight and WBO bantamweight titles, was killed outside his home in Eastern Cape last week.
South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war
The cancellation follows Trump's surprise order last week to scale back a separate annual joint military drill.
Activists occupy UK aircraft parts factory over Israel links
Pro-Palestine activists from the ‘People Against Genocide’ group occupied a Martin-Baker factory in the UK.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter ejected after confrontation with WNBA’s Cloud
Kanter was ejected from the Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud on court.
Israel accused of using kites as pretext to justify escalating Gaza attacks
Israel has threatened Palestinian groups against launching 'kites, drones, and balloons' from the war-torn enclave.
Cambuur fans suffer burns as fireworks set off during Dutch league match
Game resumed despite injuries to home fans, but it would have been abandoned if a player or match official had been hit.
Photos: Towering landfill collapse kills 30 in Guinea’s capital, Conakry
A landfill collapse in Conakry kills 30, injures six, and destroys homes after heavy rains in Guinea's capital.
India used pellets, grenades on Gen Z protests: What Amnesty report reveals
Security forces used tear gas, pellet guns and electric shock devices against student protesters, Amnesty inquiry found.
Dutch public broadcaster to boycott ‘no longer’ neutral Eurovision
AVROTROS says escalating international conflicts are undermining the event's neutrality and fuelling divisions.