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December 2025 US Visa Bulletin: Indians in EB-1 to EB-5 see progress, family cases remain stuck | What you should know
US Visa Bulletin December 2025: These changes mean that a larger number of Indian professionals and investors now fall within the updated cutoff dates and can take the next step toward obtaining a green card.
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Two dead, including child and three hurt in Newark shooting as manhunt continues
A child and a young woman were killed and three others injured in a Newark shooting, while police continue a manhunt. In a separate incident, a toddler died after a high-rise fall.
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Epstein files: Clinton denies wrongdoing, says he ‘did nothing’ as Trump demands probe
Donald Trump’s call for a Department of Justice probe into Bill Clinton’s links to Jeffrey Epstein has intensified political tensions, fuelled by newly released records and an ambiguous “Bubba” email sparking widespread speculation.
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UN Security Council to vote on Trump’s Gaza peace plan as US pushes for swift adoption
The UN Security Council is preparing to vote on President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, as Washington pushes for rapid adoption while Russia advances a rival draft proposing an international stabilisation force.
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US border czar Tom Homan rebukes Catholic Church over criticism of Trump deportations
US border czar Tom Homan criticised American Catholic bishops for opposing President Donald Trump’s mass deportations, insisting the Church is “wrong” and arguing that enforcing immigration law “saves a lot of lives.”
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Why Afghanistan’s Torkham border closure is a major blow to Pakistan
Afghanistan’s closure of the Torkham border has disrupted Pakistan’s trade, transit revenue, and regional ambitions, while Afghanistan’s diversified partnerships help cushion the impact and shift economic leverage away from Islamabad.
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Pakistan outspends India threefold in Washington to lobby Trump administration
Pakistan outspent India in Washington lobbying, paying $5 million to secure tariff relief and a $500 million mineral deal with the US, benefiting from firms connected to President Donald Trump.
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Indian-origin CEO on O-1 visa says FBI detained and questioned him at Miami airport
A prominent Malaysian entrepreneur of Indian origin says he was unexpectedly stopped and questioned by FBI agents at Miami airport, raising new concerns about how US authorities treat high-skill foreign professionals.
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Aliens may have abandoned Earth because spaceflight is too mundane, scientists suggest
A new hypothesis challenges the idea that extraterrestrial civilisations should be eagerly reaching out to Earth: maybe they’re simply not impressed by interstellar travel, so they don’t bother.
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Photo of skydiver falling past the Sun goes viral: 'The Fall of Icarus'
An astonishing image of a skydiver silhouetted against the Sun’s fiery surface has captivated the internet, highlighting the incredible precision, planning and artistry behind what may be a once-in-a-lifetime shot.
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Pop star Billie Eilish launches blistering attack on Elon Musk as he nears trillionaire status
The Grammy-winning singer used her Instagram Stories to call Musk a “f---ing pathetic p---y bitch coward,” reigniting debate over wealth, philanthropy and responsibility among the ultra-rich.
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Optimus will handle medical procedures beyond human capability, says Elon Musk
The Tesla CEO claims the company’s humanoid robot will eventually deliver “superhuman” surgical precision and democratise access to elite healthcare.
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Why the BBC froze for seven days over a Trump documentary edit
A detailed look at how internal divisions, political pressure and a paralysed boardroom response turned a single editing error in a Trump documentary into a full-blown crisis for Britain’s public broadcaster.
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Inside the Florida city where more killings are ruled self-defence than anywhere else in America
A 16-year-old’s killing, ruled self-defence without a self-defence claim, reflects the wider pressures, incentives and inconsistencies shaping America’s most aggressive stand-your-ground jurisdiction.
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How the ultrarich in the US are reshaping luxury by seeking total privacy
A look at the new world of private clubs, hidden entrances, personalised travel and seamless service designed to shield the wealthy from everyday inconvenience.
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Why Bill Pulte’s rise inside the Trump administration is alarming White House insiders
A low-profile housing regulator has become one of the administration’s most controversial power players, blending loyalty tests, political battles and unorthodox tactics in a job that affects half the nation’s mortgages.
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China expresses concern over Japan’s military and nuclear developments
China expressed serious concern over Japan’s recent military moves, including ambiguous statements on the Three Non-Nuclear Principles, potential nuclear submarines, and constitutional amendments, urging Tokyo to commit to peaceful development.
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How Trump is trying to shift the spotlight to Clinton and the Democrats
President Donald Trump has called on the Justice Department to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Clinton and other Democratic figures, prompting debate over political motivations and Justice Department independence.
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Trump weighs F-35 jet sale to Saudi Arabia despite Pentagon tech-leak warning
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering Saudi Arabia’s request to buy F-35 fighter jets, as intelligence officials warn China could gain access to the aircraft’s technology ahead of Riyadh’s White House visit.
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Nowgam 'accidental' blast: Nine killed, 32 injured in accidental police station explosion captured on CCTV | Video
Accidental explosion at Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar kills nine, injures 27 during handling of seized explosives from Faridabad terror module.
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How France remembers the November 2015 Paris attacks
A decade later, survivors still carry their pain, even as the country’s collective memory fades
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The shutdown is over. How long until the US feels normal again
A look at how quickly federal programmes, services and workers can recover after the forty-day freeze
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Why a decade of bomb hoaxes across Asia remains unsolved
A years-long wave of hoax messages has triggered evacuations, diplomatic requests and public confusion.
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What newly released emails reveal about Epstein and Trump
A look at hundreds of pages of correspondence and how they fit into the political and legal timeline.
