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Oman adds two reserves to UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves: How to visit and what it means | World News

Oman’s newest UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves Al Jabal Al Akhdar and Sirrin (Al Sireen) aren’t just conservation landmarks, they’re also eco-tourism destinations Oman has won formal inclusion of Al Jabal Al Akhdar Biosphere Reserve and Sirrin (Al Sireen) Biosphere Reserve into UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, a decision announced during the 5th […]

H-1B visa fee hike: What is H-1B visa, who it affects, what it means for foreign workers in the US, and other FAQs | World News

The United States has announced a steep increase in fees for H-1B visa applications, sparking concern among foreign workers, students, and tech companies alike. The cost for new visa petitions has been raised to USD 100,000, up from the previous range of roughly USD 2,000 to USD 5,000. The move, described by the Trump administration […]

Navratri and the Numerology of 9: What the Number means during the time of the Durga festival

Navratri, one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals, is observed over nine nights and ten days, honouring the nine divine forms of Goddess Durga. While devotees see this time as one of devotion, fasting, and spiritual awakening, numerology also places unique importance on the number 9, making the festival’s structure even more meaningful. Read about […]

‘Department of war’: Trump signs order renaming defence department; what it means

US president Donald Trump (AP photo) US president Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order renaming the Department of Defence as the Department of War.The Department of War was created in 1789 to oversee the Army. It carried the name until president Harry Truman reorganised the military in 1947, merging the Army, Navy and […]

‘We’re going to change the green card’: Trump team plots H-1B shake-up — what it means for Indians

The Trump administration is planning a major overhaul of the United States’ H-1B visa and green card systems, signalling a shift towards wage-based immigration and merit-driven selection. US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick on Monday said he is involved in the proposed reforms, which aim to replace the current lottery-based system with a more selective model. […]

‘Involves several options’: Trump eyes Chicago next as Pentagon plans military deployment — What it means

US President Donald Trump (AP) The Pentagon is reportedly preparing plans for a potential military deployment to Chicago as US president Donald Trump intensifies efforts to address crime, homelessness, and undocumented immigration in major cities. The operation could involve thousands of National Guard members and follows a model used in Los Angeles and Washington, DC, […]

US proposes ‘Nato-style’ security guarantee for Ukraine; Putin signals settlement — what it means

The United States has suggested giving Ukraine Nato-style security guarantees without allowing the country to join the alliance, a diplomatic source told AFP on Saturday.The proposal surfaced after a series of calls between US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. So what’s being proposed? According to the diplomatic source, the US […]

‘If it means going to jail, so be it’: Air Canada union chief vows to fight; strike enters third day despite back-to-work order

Air Canada employees and union members protest outside the Air Canada headquarters in Montreal. (AP) The strike by over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants entered its third day on Monday, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded amid the peak summer travel season. The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) had declared the stoppage illegal and […]

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

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 release […]

‘Abuse of system’: Cuomo proposes ‘Zohran’s Law’ to bar affluent New Yorkers from rent-stabilised apartments; suggests ‘means test’ in bill

Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, left, and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (Image credits: AP) Former New York governor and mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo on Monday proposed a bill dubbed “Zohran’s Law,” aimed at preventing affluent New Yorkers from occupying rent-stabilised apartments amid what he calls a “historic affordability crisis” in the state.The proposal follows […]