US moves closer to tougher H-1B wage norms as proposal clears federal review

[ad_1] The US has moved a step closer to revising wage rules for foreign workers after a proposed regulation affecting the H-1B visa and employment-based green card process cleared federal review – a development that could eventually push up minimum wage requirements for sponsored workers.The proposal was submitted to the Office of Management and Budget […]

Japan’s Takaichi wins landslide, clears way for hardline agenda

[ad_1] TOKYO: Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi made a big gamble on Sunday, holding a snap election only 110 days after she became the first woman to serve as the country’s prime minister. It paid off, with voters offering a resounding mandate for her economic policies and tough stance on immigration and China.Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party […]

US hands Gulf the world’s most powerful AI chips: Clears exports to UAE and Saudi Arabia

[ad_1] Advanced Chips That Power AI’s Future Are Heading From the US to the UAE and Saudi Arabia In a move that signals a major shift in global technology diplomacy, the US Commerce Department has authorised the export of advanced American semiconductor chips to state-linked AI firms in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. […]

Big relief for 1,435 emiratis as UAE clears over AED 475 million in debt | World News

[ad_1] The UAE cleared AED 475 million debts for 1,435 citizens through 19 banks’ collaboration/Image: X The UAE has taken a landmark step to lift a heavy burden off its citizens, clearing debts exceeding AED 475 million for 1,435 Emiratis. This initiative provides crucial financial relief, allowing families to regain stability, focus on their wellbeing, […]

Glenmark Shares Rise After USFDA Clears US Facility | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Mumbai, November 27 (Udaipur Kiran): Shares of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals were trading higher on the BSE after the company received an Establishment Inspection Report (EIR) with a Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI) status from the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) for its manufacturing facility in the USA. The stock was trading at Rs. 1,941.90, […]

Palestinian town reels as Israel clears land for new settlement

[ad_1] BITTER TRUTH: A man stands in front of his demolished house near the town of Al-Eizariya (AFP photo) AL-EIZARIYA: In a town near Jerusalem, a growing number of houses and businesses are receiving demolition and evacuation notices, and Palestinian residents link the drive to Israel’s approval of a major new settlement project. “This is […]

Bihar Cabinet Approves 3% DA Hike, Clears 129 Key Proposals | Udaipur Kiran

[ad_1] Patna, October 3 (Udaipur Kiran News) — The Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday, approved a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees, along with 129 other proposals. With this decision, the DA has been increased from 55% to 58%, aligning with the Centre’s recent move to […]

Mayoral shake-up: NYC mayor Eric Adams ends reelection bid; clears way for three-way race

[ad_1] New York City mayor Eric Adams has ended his reelection bid, paving the way for a three-way race between Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa to lead the nation’s largest city.Adams, who assumed office in January 2022, announced his withdrawal through a video posted on social […]

‘This place belongs to us’: Israel PM Netanyahu clears stance; vows ‘there’ll be no’ Palestinian state

[ad_1] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (AP) Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Thursday that “there will be no Palestinian state,” as tensions soared following deadly Israeli airstrikes targeting Hamas negotiators in Qatar. Speaking at a signing ceremony for a major Israeli settlement project in the occupied West Bank, Netanyahu said, “This place belongs […]

New H-1B proposal to possibly replace lottery clears White House review: What it means, what’s next?

[ad_1] The new H-1B proposal has got cleared by a White House department. The proposal will possibly replace H-1B lottery with wage-based selection. A new H-1B proposal, drafted by the Department of Homeland Security, to possibly replace the visa lottery, was approved by a key White House office, Bloomberg reported. The proposal may get public […]