Iran war impact: Philippines declares energy emergency with only 40 days of fuel remaining

[ad_1] A worker in Phillippines uses black tape to adjust the prices of their sign at a gasoline station as oil prices continue to rise. (AP photo) The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency, warning of an “imminent danger” to fuel supplies as the escalating Middle East conflict threatens to disrupt global oil flows.President […]

100+ days, not a single H-1B slot: Indian-American community asks USCIS to stop using Indians as political tool

[ad_1] No regular slot for H-1B visa stamping opened in India in the last over 100 days and no slots are available in 2026. With no solution to the H-1B crisis in India triggered by the visa stamping delays, the Indian-American community voiced their concern and urged the USCIS to stop using Indian immigrants as […]

What is Jones Act? Trump waives 100-year-old shipping law for 60 days amid Iran war to ease fuel prices

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has announced a temporary 60-day waiver of the century-old Jones Act, a move aimed at easing rising energy prices as global oil markets remain volatile due to escalating tensions involving Iran.The decision allows foreign-flagged ships to transport fuel and other essential commodities between US ports, a major shift from long-standing […]

‘This is deeply troubling’: Indian-origin restaurateur Harman Singh Kapoor arrested days after announcing UK restaurant closure

[ad_1] Indian-origin restaurateur Harman Singh Kapoor has been arrested days after he announced that he is shutting down his 16-year-old restaurant Rangrez in the UK because of threats by Pakistanis and a lack of support from the police.Replying to one of the tweets, Kapoor confirmed his arrest. Without telling the exact reason behind his arrest, […]

Pentagon to Congress: In first 6 days of war, US spent over $11.3 billion

[ad_1] Pentagon officials told US lawmakers on Tuesday in a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill that they estimated the cost of the war against Iran had exceeded $11.3 billion in the first six days alone, according to three people familiar with the briefing.The estimate did not include many of the costs associated with the operation, […]

$1,000 fine, 90 days in jail: Non-English speaking truck drivers in Wyoming can now be penalised by police under new law

[ad_1] Wyoming governor Mark Gordon has signed a new state law allowing all police officers in Wyoming to pull over commercial truck drivers who are not proficient in English and may jeopardise public safety.The bill is named House Bill 32 and was approved by the state legislature and signed by Gordon earlier this week.Under the […]

Jeffrey Epstein guard googled him 40 minutes before his death and made $5K cash deposit days earlier: DoJ files show

[ad_1] New Department of Justice documents revealed that Tova Noel, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s prison guards at the Metropolitan Correctional Center, googled the sex predator minutes before he was found dead and made a $5,000 cash deposit 10 days before Epstein’s August 10, 2019, jail-cell suicide.Noel was one of two Metropolitan Correctional Center workers accused […]

‘US, Israel will have complete control of Iran skies in few days,’ says Pentagon chief

[ad_1] Pete Hegseth at press briefing US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday claimed that American and Israeli forces were moving swiftly to dominate Iranian airspace, while acknowledging that some incoming drones and missiles could still evade interception.Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Hegseth said, “Starting last night, and to be completed in a few […]

Was the US attack on Iran predicted just days before? Ex-CIA officer John Kiriakou’s shocking warning | World News

[ad_1] Looking back, John’s warning now appears to have foreshadowed the US strike/ Youtube As Washington and Tehran trade strikes in the aftermath of Operation Epic Fury, attention has turned to comments made just days before the offensive by former CIA officer John Kiriakou, who publicly suggested that a US attack on Iran was imminent. […]

‘4 days without a plan’: Trump admin slammed as it issues helpline number for Americans stranded in Middle East

[ad_1] The Donald Trump administration Tuesday pushed through the messaging that they are actively trying to rescue hundreds of Americans stranded in the Middle East, four days after the crisis began. The State Department said it was actively securing military aircraft and charter flights for American citizens who wish to leave the Middle East. “We’ve […]