Allowing H-1B employees to work from India may result in hefty tax bills for US companies, experts warn

As Amazon has come forward and announced that it would allow its H-1B employees stuck in India to work remotely, experts warned that US businesses risk hefty tax bills if they allow workers this option, as no one knows how long the delay may take. Thousands of H-1B workers are stuck in India since November […]

Explained: Why is UAE reviewing medicine prices? What can lower drug bills in Emirates?

UAE Medicine Prices Under Review: Addressing Cost Gaps and Affordability Medicine pricing has become a flashpoint in the United Arab Emirates as lawmakers and health officials wrestle with a persistent cost gap that leaves consumers paying more than expected for essential drugs. In early 2026, the Federal National Council (FNC) pushed for a thorough review […]

‘Russia, China only fear …’: Donald Trump blasts Nato; takes credit for pushing bloc to pay ‘bills’

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that Nato allies sharply increased their defence spending only after his intervention, while also asserting that Russia and China do not fear the military alliance without the United States.In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Nato countries were […]

Patriots believe 2nd-half collapse in loss to Bills isnt a sign of bigger issues

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots had one of their fastest starts of the season in the first half against the Bills. The problem was they combined it with one of their worst second halves of the season as well. It added up to their first loss since late September, and some sudden questions about […]

Thanksgiving gift: Turkey prices fly, stores grounded; how bird flu outbreak is driving shortages, but not bills

Representational picture (AP photo) Grocery stores in the US are absorbing the rising cost of turkeys this Thanksgiving. A spike in bird flu cases has pushed up wholesale prices, according to new data from the US department of agriculture (USDA). But these higher costs are not being passed on to shoppers. USDA figures show that […]

From ‘beautiful bills’ to economic revival: Trump marks 6 months in office; what he claims he’s achieved

It’s been six months since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January as the 47th president. His second term has already brought major changes to US domestic and foreign policy. From sweeping tax reforms and economic growth to tough border measures and bold international deals, here’s a rundown of what the US president […]

Dubai’s switch to cubic meters for water bills: Why it matters more this summer | World News

DEWA updates its billing units to cubic meters, aligning Dubai with global water measurement standards/Representative Image TL;DR: DEWA replaced gallons with cubic meters for water billing in March 2025. The change aligns with global standards and simplifies consumption tracking for residents. Summer months typically cause about 18% surge in water usage in the UAE, making […]