immigration policy

Two US giants appoint Indian-origin CEOs amid H-1B visa fee hike: Who are Srinivas Gopalan and Rahul Goyal | World News

At a time when the United States is facing widespread debate over President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, two major US corporations have appointed Indian-origin executives to their top leadership positions. T-Mobile has named Srinivas “Srini” Gopalan as its next CEO, effective November 1, 2025, while Molson […]

H-1B visa fee hike sparks reactions from Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman: “Immigration is the foundation of the American Dream…” | World News

The Donald Trump administration’s decision to raise the H-1B visa application fee to an unprecedented $100,000 has triggered swift reactions across the technology sector. While many companies expressed concern about the seismic impact on global hiring and talent flows, two of Silicon Valley’s most influential leaders, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, […]

Protests in Australia: Thousands march in Sydney protesting immigrants; refugee group holds counter rally

Thousands of Australians on Sunday participated in anti-immigration demonstrations nationwide, which the center-left government denounced as being associated with neo-Nazis and intended to incite hatred. According to the group’s website, March for Australia marches against immigration took place in Sydney as well as other state capitals and rural hubs.According to the Australian Broadcasting Corp, between […]

‘Unconstitutional’: US appeals court blocks Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship- What it means

US President Donald Trump A US court on Wednesday ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, implementing a nationwide block on its enforcement.The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 2-1 ruling, representing the first appellate assessment since the Supreme Court’s June decision that restricted […]

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 […]

‘Can finally hug my wife, son…’: What Mahmoud Khalil said after walking free from detention after 104 days; watch video

Mahmoud Khalil, a former Columbia University student and outspoken pro-Palestinian activist, walked free on Friday after spending 104 days in the La Salle Detention Facility. The Syrian-born permanent US resident had been detained since March 8 following immigration charges levelled by the Trump administration, which alleged ties to Hamas.Upon his release, Khalil expressed relief and […]

‘Any illegal immigrants here?’ Donald Trump’s unexpected question leaves construction workers speechless at White House; watch video

Trump questions workers installing White House flagpoles at White House (Photo: X) US President Donald Trump turned a routine flagpole unveiling into an unexpected moment on Wednesday, jokingly asking construction workers outside the White House, “Any illegal immigrants here?” as cameras rolled and reporters looked on.“Any illegal immigrants here?” Trump asked the workers, who were […]

If It Happened There: Donald Trump sends central troops to quell protests in opposition-ruled California | World News

Protesters confront police on the 101 Freeway near the Metropolitan Detention Center of downtown Los Angeles, Sunday, June 8, 2025, following last night’s immigration raid protest. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Note: The following piece is inspired by Joshua Keating’s If It Happened There which uses tropes and tones normally used by American media to describe […]

‘President finds new ways to trample rights’: Tim Walz urges law grads to defend rule of law against ‘tyrant’ Donald Trump

File photo: Minnesota governor Tim Walz (Picture credit: AP) Minnesota governor Tim Walz criticised US President Donald Trump during a commencement address at the University of Minnesota Law School on Saturday, warning graduates that they are stepping into “a genuine emergency” caused by a president who “tramples rights and undermines the rule of law.”Walz, the […]

Trump aide Stephen Miller tipped to replace Mike Waltz as national security advisor: Reports

Speculation is mounting within the White House regarding Stephen Miller, President Trump’s senior policy and homeland security adviser, potentially succeeding Mike Waltz as national security adviser following recent administrative changes.The administration announced that Waltz, 51, would depart his National Security Council leadership role to become UN ambassador nominee. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, 53, has […]