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Trump’s $100K H-1B fee sparks pullback by top US firms; here’s which companies have halted sponsorship
Cognizant, TCS, Walmart, and others pause H-1B hiring following Trump’s steep fee increase, even as Nvidia pledges to keep supporting global talent.
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Trump’s $100K H-1B fee sparks pullback by top US firms | Which companies have halted sponsorship?
Cognizant, TCS, Walmart, and others pause H-1B hiring following Trump’s steep fee increase, even as Nvidia pledges to keep supporting global talent.
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Trump reportedly eyes naming White House ballroom after himself | Who's funding it?
President Trump has begun construction of a privately funded 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, which could host up to 1,000 guests, while emphasizing it will not use taxpayer money.
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100 high-powered magnets removed from New Zealand teen’s intestines; part of bowel lost
A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand underwent major surgery after swallowing up to 100 high-powered magnets bought on Temu, in what doctors called a “life-threatening and preventable incident.”
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US H-1B visa relief for Indian students and techies: USCIS clarifies $100,000 fee and exemptions | Explained
The US has clarified exemptions to the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, offering relief to Indian students and professionals already in the country.
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US to implement $1,000 immigration parole fee from October 2025: Check who needs to pay and who is exempted
USCIS has announced a new $1,000 immigration parole fee, effective October 2025, for migrants seeking temporary entry or stay in the U.S., with limited humanitarian exemptions.
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Can Putin travel to Hungary for Trump summit despite ICC arrest warrant?
Putin’s planned trip to Hungary for talks with Trump would be his first EU visit since the Ukraine war began, but ICC arrest warrants and EU sanctions make the journey politically sensitive.
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‘We paid the price for your survival’: Former Afghan MP slams Pak’s Khawaja Asif over ‘India’s proxy war’ remark
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have intensified on the border and online, with airstrikes, ceasefire violations, and viral social media exchanges highlighting the deepening crisis even as talks are planned in Doha.
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Pakistan-Afghanistan on the brink again: Dozens killed in fresh clashes, Islamabad dials Qatar, Saudi | Top updates
Dozens have been killed in renewed Pakistan-Afghanistan border clashes as Taliban attacks, civilian casualties, border closures, and rising diplomatic tensions escalate.
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‘I love Hitler,’ ‘gas chambers’ and ‘rape’: Leaked 2,900-page Telegram chat exposes young Republican leaders’ hate-filled messages
A Politico investigation uncovered a 2,900-page Telegram chat among Young Republican leaders, including Peter Giunta, Bobby Walker, and William Hendrix, filled with racist, antisemitic, and misogynistic remarks, prompting the YRNF to demand their resignations.
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‘Can’t bear this pain any longer’: Israeli survivor who lost girlfriend in Oct 7 attack dies by suicide two years later
Roei Shalev, who survived the 2023 Hamas-led attack but lost his girlfriend and close friend, was found dead in his car near Tel Aviv, highlighting the ongoing mental health crisis among survivors.
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Violent TLP protests in Lahore leave 11 dead: Who is Saad Rizvi and why Pakistan fears Tehreek-e-Labbaik?
At least 11 TLP members were killed in Lahore clashes with police as the party staged pro-Palestinian protests, prompting lockdowns and an internet shutdown in major cities.
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Netanyahu hopes for 'day of national joy' as hostage release, ceasefire take effect; how the next 72 hours look for Israel-Gaza
Netanyahu hails “day of national joy” as hostages and prisoners are set to be released and a ceasefire takes effect, with the next 72 hours marking critical steps in Israel-Gaza arrangements.
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Why Donald Trump did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize despite claiming to have stopped ‘eight wars’ in eight months
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting democracy, as the committee dismissed Donald Trump’s claims to the honor, emphasizing its decisions are based solely on Alfred Nobel’s principles.
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Beyond the Burqa: Italy proposes nationwide ban on Islamic face coverings, mosque funding
Meloni’s ruling party introduces bill to outlaw full-face Islamic veils and tighten oversight of foreign-funded religious groups.
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Who is László Krasznahorkai? The master of apocalypse, who turns chaos into art wins 2025 Nobel prize in literature
Krasznahorkai, acclaimed for his dense and philosophical prose, receives the Nobel Prize for his exploration of humanity amid chaos and the enduring power of art.
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'Incredibly calm': Meet Rabbi Daniel Walker, 'hero' of Manchester synagogue 'terrorist' attack, who shut the doors to stop attacker
Rabbi Daniel Walker is being hailed as a hero for calmly barricading the doors of a Manchester synagogue during a terrorist attack, saving worshippers’ lives.
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'Witch killing own people': Why are massive protests erupting in Pakistan's PoK that have claimed 9 lives? | Explained
Demonstrations erupt in PoK over rising electricity costs, lack of public services, and political privileges, leading to deadly clashes with security forces.
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Who is Lisa Cook? Biden-appointed Fed governor faces Trump’s legal challenge as court delays dismissal
Lisa Cook, the first Black woman on the Federal Reserve Board, remains in her post after the Supreme Court deferred Trump’s attempt to oust her until next year’s trial.
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US government shutdown: What it means and how it could affect operations
US President Donald Trump warns the US is likely heading toward a government shutdown, which could disrupt services and furlough federal workers.
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How the 'board of peace' and ISF will temporarily govern Gaza: Trump’s post-war plan for administration and security
Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan outlines temporary governance by the Board of Peace and security oversight by the ISF, with Israel gradually withdrawing.
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'No one forced to leave Gaza, Israel won’t occupy': What's inside Trump's 20-point peace plan
Trump unveils a 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict, including hostage releases, a terror-free zone, economic redevelopment, and a path toward Palestinian self-determination.
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Jaishankar meets Canadian FM Anand, calls high commissioner appointments a ‘welcome step’
India and Canada take steps to rebuild diplomatic ties as External Affairs Minister Jaishankar meets Canadian FM Anita Anand and welcomes new High Commissioner appointments.
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EAM Jaishankar holds key talks with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on UNGA sidelines
