H-1B registration for 2027 opens on March 19, announces USCIS: $100,000 fee, weighted selection and other details

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the initial registration period ofr 2027 H-1B cap that will open at noon on March 4 and run through March 19. During this period, prospective H-1B cap-subject petitioners and representatives must use a USCIS online account to register each beneficiary electronically for the selection process and pay the […]

‘Not going to ask immigration status’: Zohran Mamdani announces healthcare for New York’s children, undocumented included

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has confirmed that all children in the city, including those who are undocumented, will be eligible for free childcare under the city’s universal programmes.Speaking during a media roundtable, the socialist-Democrat said the initiative covers children under five years old and stressed that these are not programs that are going […]

Usha Vance announces fourth baby: What are the names of her other kids with US Vice President JD Vance?

A Family of Five (Soon Six!): Usha and JD Vance’s Children and Their Beautiful Names In a moment that quickly became a headline across US and international media on early January 21, 2026 morning, Second Lady Usha Vance and US Vice President JD Vance shared joyful news with the world: their family is growing. The […]

Usha Vance announces fourth baby: How did she and US Vice Prez JD Vance meet? Yale Law romance goes viral

JD Vance and Usha Vance Expecting Fourth Child: A Look at Their Family Journey Today the spotlight is on Usha Vance and US Vice President JD Vance, as the couple joyfully announced recently that they are expecting their fourth child, a baby boy due in July 2026. The news that has captivated media and social […]

Oman announces fireworks display in Muscat for Sultan Haitham’s accession anniversary | World News

Oman announces Muscat fireworks at Al Khoudh Dam on Sunday, January 11, starting 8 PM sharp/Representative Image The General Secretariat of National Celebrations has officially announced a grand fireworks display in Muscat to mark the anniversary of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik’s Accession to the Throne. The event will take place tomorrow, January 11, […]

Bondi attack: Australia PM announces royal commission into antisemitism

WELLINGTON: Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese announced a wide-ranging royal commission into antisemitism, weeks after two gunmen opened fire on a Jewish holiday event at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people.The commission will investigate the nature, prevalence and drivers of antisemitism generally as well as the circumstances of the Bondi mass shooting, Albanese told reporters in Canberra […]

Oman announces new fees for citizenship and nationality applications | World News

Oman now charges OMR 600 for citizenship applications and OMR 200 for nationality withdrawal/Image: X Applying for Omani citizenship will now come with a clearly defined price tag. In a move aimed at tightening and standardising nationality services, Oman has approved a new fee structure covering both citizenship applications and requests to relinquish nationality, according […]

No legitimacy of Maduro regime: Canada announces stand after US says it will run Venezuela

Canada foreign minister Anita Anand said Canada stands by the people of Venezuela and their desire to live in a peaceful and democratic society. Canada closed its embassy in Venezuela in 2019 and since then Canada has not recognised the legitimacy of the Maduro regime. “In keeping with our long-standing commitment to upholding the rule […]

QatarEnergy announces lower fuel prices for January 2026 | World News

QatarEnergy cuts January 2026 fuel: Premium QR1.95, Super QR2, Diesel QR2/Representative Image QatarEnergy has reduced fuel prices for the start of the new year, making petrol and diesel more affordable for consumers in January 2026. On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, QatarEnergy officially announced the new fuel prices for January 2026. Premium-grade petrol will now cost […]

UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for January 2026 | World News

Petrol and diesel prices announced for January 2026/Representative Image The UAE has reduced petrol and diesel prices for January, reversing the increases seen in December and marking a notable drop across all fuel categories. The UAE fuel price committee announced the new rates on Wednesday, 31 December 2025. These rates will apply from 1 January […]