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Bangladesh's Yunus pushes to revive SAARC but India sees a Pakistan problem | Explained
Yunus may continue to call for a revival of SAARC but India seems determined not to walk back into a forum where Pakistan once again holds the region’s growth hostage.
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West Bank off-limits? Trump reportedly pledges to Arab states Netanyahu won’t annex territory
Donald Trump assured Arab leaders at the UN that Israel won’t annex the West Bank, Politico reports, but a ceasefire with Hamas remains elusive.
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From H-1B to EB-5: Decoding the alphabet soup of US visas; eligibility, fee and how they work
For many Indians hoping to study, work or settle there, knowing what each visa means has never been more important. This explainer deep-dives into how America’s visa system works and what options exist for workers, students and families.
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Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee could eliminate 140,000 jobs in US a year, Indians to take biggest hit: Expert
The executive order, signed by Trump last week, marks a dramatic increase from the previous H-1B application fees that ranged between $215 and $5,000 depending on company size.
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Iran’s rial sinks to 1,074,000 per dollar hours before Pezeshkian’s UN speech as ‘snapback’ deadline nears
Iran’s rial hit a record low before President Pezeshkian’s UN speech as Khamenei rejected U.S. talks and sanctions ‘snapback’ loomed, raising nuclear tensions.
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John Bolton under scrutiny again as FBI discovers 'classified' material in office raid
FBI agents found classified documents in John Bolton’s Washington office, court filings show. Seized files referenced WMDs and UN mission.
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'Factor in flood losses': Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif presses IMF ahead of $7 billion programme review
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif urged IMF to factor in flood damage ahead of $7 bn review, even as Islamabad meets programme targets, Dawn reported.
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Diamonds, drones and DJs: How Pakistan’s new tax cell is using social media to catch evaders
Past attempts to widen Pakistan’s tax net have largely fizzled. But officials argue that the new focus on social media gives them stronger leads and a faster way to flag undeclared wealth.
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At UNGA, Turkey needles India on Kashmir again: How Erdogan's 'Muslim brotherhood' with Pakistan eclipsed handshake with Modi
Turkey’s tilt toward Pakistan increases mistrust between Ankara and Delhi at a time when both countries could have found pragmatic reasons to stabilise ties.
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From lottery system to wage-based process: How Trump’s new H-1B visa plan could hit India’s entry-level talent
Last week, the Trump administration also announced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas, initially causing confusion among companies and workers. The White House later clarified the fee would not apply to existing holders.
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'No paper bears': Kremlin mocks Trump’s ‘paper tiger’ jibe at Russia
Kremlin hit back at Donald Trump’s 'paper tiger' remark, quipping Russia is 'a real bear,' as the US president urged Ukraine to reclaim its borders.
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Inside Trump’s chaotic overhaul of H-1B visa
Confusion grows after a surprise $100,000 visa fee leaves workers and companies uncertain about its impact.
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'Best Friends Forever': Statue of Trump, Epstein holding hands placed on National Mall in Washington
“We celebrate the long-lasting bond between President Donald J. Trump and his ‘closest friend,’ Jeffrey Epstein,” a plaque at the bottom of the spray-painted bronze installation read.
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Why doctors worry about Trump’s warnings against Tylenol in pregnancy
They insist that fevers are possibly riskier than the drug if left untreated.
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Fact-checking Trump’s UN speech: Claims on economy, energy and London’s mayor under scrutiny
The president’s address included misleading and false statements on investment, renewable energy and crime.
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How Trump’s tariff war is slowing global economic growth
The OECD warns that uncertainty and barriers to trade are beginning to impact investment, supply chains and consumer spending.
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In US, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif stages deference to Trump for 'stopping a devastating war'
Trump repeated his claim of ending seven wars, including the military confrontation between India and Pakistan in May this year, during his UNGA speech.
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Most Americans say Trump doesn’t deserve Nobel Peace Prize
A Washington Post-Ipsos poll shows widespread scepticism as Trump pursues global recognition.
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'India mostly on our side': Zelenskyy differs from Trump's 'primary funders of war' charge
The Ukrainian President's remarks came amid US President Donald Trump's criticism of India and China, labelling the countries as “primary funders” of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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'Trump clearly wants to see me ...': Jimmy Kimmel turns emotional as he returns to air; here's what he said
“This show is not important. What’s important is that we get to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this," Kimmel said as he opened the show following his return.
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Who stopped Donald Trump and Melania's escalator? UN just solved the mystery
The incident triggered a quip from Trump during his hour-long speech at the UNGA, a response White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and grabbed grabbed eyeballs with social media users wondering what may have led to it.
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Trump meets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, FM Ishaq Dar on sidelines of UNGA
According to a statement by Sharif's office, he met Trump at the conclusion of the Arab-Islamic Summit, where they both "engaged in an informal conversation".
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White House demands investigation after Trump and Melania stalled on UN escalator
Karoline Leavitt called for an immediate investigation after an escalator at the UN abruptly halted as President Trump and First Lady Melania stepped on it, forcing them to walk up.
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From Trump’s Ukraine shift to UN escalator glitches: Top 10 highlights of day one at the 80th UNGA session
Trump addresses UNGA for the first time since 2020, criticizes climate change and migration, backs Ukraine’s full territorial restoration, and calls for Europe to cut Russian energy purchases.
