Caribbean boat strikes: Survivors were ‘waving in clear distress’ after first missile hit them, say sources

Two people who survived the September 2nd US strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean were seen waving before they were killed in a second follow-up strike, sources familiar with a video shown to lawmakers revealed. One source said the gestures could be interpreted as the survivors either calling for help or surrendering […]

$5,000 ‘apprehension fee’ on illegal migrants above 14 years age: ‘Regardless of how long they’ve been in US’

On top of all the new immigration rules the Donald Trump administration recently announced, there is a new $5,000 ‘apprehension fee’ on migrants without legal status, US Border Patrol chief Micheal banks announced. This charge will apply to people apprehended after crossing the border between posts of entry. The fee is part of a provision […]

No US citizens, only H-1B: IT firm LanceSoft accused of discriminating against American workers

A major staffing firm is facing backlash after a job advert showed it barred United States citizens from applying and allowed only H-1B visa holders to apply. The listing has stirred a row over alleged discrimination in industries that rely heavily on foreign work visas.The company is named LanceSoft, which is an IT staffing company […]

‘Gen Z workers are struggling’: Democrat senator asks Trump how he will stop H-1B abuse; ‘Will you pay special attention to…’

Democrat senator Ruben Gallego (Arizona) has expressed concern over the H-1B visa program and asked the Donald Trump administration how it would ensure Americans are not losing out on jobs. Gallego said companies are laying off Americans while hiring foreign workers on temporary H-1B visas. “Such trends are concerning given the high unemployment rate for […]

New details about January 6 pipe bomb suspect emerge: Brian Cole was ‘autistic-like’ and loved ‘chihuahuas’

Fresh information has surfaced about Brian Cole, the man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national headquarters on the eve of the 6 January 2021 Capitol riot.According to Fox News, Cole is an unlikely suspect who lived with his mother, adored chihuahuas and was described by those who knew him as […]

‘Can’t stop that if one becomes radicalized later’: USCIS reveals how revetting of nationals from 19 countries will be done

As the Donald Trump administration has stopped all immigration requests from 19 countries of concern and the US Citizenship and Immigration Services will have to re-vet all those who have been granted entry to the US, USCIS diretor Joseph Edlow said that it is not possible to 100% stop radicalization after someone enters the country. […]

Philippines says China fired flares toward its patrol plane in disputed South China Sea

MANILA: Chinese forces fired three flares from an island toward a Philippine plane undertaking a routine patrol Saturday in the disputed South China Sea, but the incident did not cause any problem and the aircraft proceeded with its surveillance mission, the Philippine coast guard said.It was not immediately clear how far the flares that Filipino […]

‘Low-information cult members’: MAGA activist targets Vivek Ramaswamy, silently deletes post after rebuttal

MAGA activist Mila Joy laid bare the ongoing conspiracy to corner Vivek Ramaswamy in MAGA circles as she posted a ‘fake’ story about Indian-origin Ramaswamy and then quickly deleted it after Ramaswamy’s campaign called her out. Even Ramaswamy reacted to the fake story that came with a long condemnation for Ramaswamy, calling him ‘smug snake’. […]

‘I heard you elected a king?’: Prince Harry takes a jibe at Trump on the ‘Late Show’ with Stephen Colbert

Prince Harry took a dig at US President Donald Trump while making an appearance on the “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Wednesday. The Duke of Sussex joined Colbert in New York City where he mocked Americans over their fascination with royalty and Christmas-themed films.“I genuinely thought this was the audition for the Gingerbread Prince […]

Work permit validity cut in US: Will it impact Indian H-1Bs? Which type of visa holders are affected most?

The Donald Trump administration has announced a massive validity cut for Employment Authorization Documents, commonly known as work permits, starting from December 5. Instead of five years, from now on, the maximum validity of work permits will be 18 months. This applies to both new and renewal of EADs filed on or after December 5. […]