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Five years to 18 months — is the US slashing immigrant work authorization? Here’s what new USCIS work permit rules say

The Trump administration has once again introduced new changes, making its immigration policy more restrictive.On Thursday, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Policy Manual to sharply limit the length of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for several categories of immigrants, including refugees, asylum seekers, and applicants awaiting adjustment of status.Under the new policy, the […]

UAE weather alert: Temperatures to fall 6°C as rain and dense fog expected | World News

UAE temperatures drop amid fog warnings and rain / AI Generated Image The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) says the UAE is entering a spell of cooler, unstable weather this month driven by a northerly system, with temperatures expected to fall by about six degrees Celsius compared with November and a risk of light rain, […]

H-1B visa row: Trump admin orders enhanced vetting for applicants — what are the new requirements?

The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it had increased vetting of H-1B visa applicants for highly skilled workers, instructing that anyone involved in “censorship” of free speech should be considered for rejection, according to an internal State Department memo.H-1B visas allow US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty fields and are crucial for […]

Democrats release ‘never-before-seen’ images from infamous ‘Epstein Island’ — see photos

House Democrats on the Oversight Committee released a new batch of photographs taken inside Jeffrey Epstein’s private Caribbean island or the famous “Epstein Island.” The committee said the new images had never been seen publicly before. They were captured on Little St. James in the US Virgin Islands. They include photographs of bedrooms, bathrooms and […]

Oregon: Indian man charged with criminally negligent homicide after crash kills two — what probe revealed

An Indian national who allegedly crossed into the US illegally three years ago has been charged with homicide after the semi-truck he was driving crashed into a car in Oregon, killing two people — the fourth such incident involving an Indian driver in recent months.Rajinder Kumar, 32, has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and […]

Charlie Kirk takes the No. 1 spot on Wikipedia’s most-read pages — here’s the full top 10

This year’s list of Wikipedia’s most-read pages is a careful blend of politics, pop culture, sports and even a high-profile assassination. From major world figures to breakout entertainers—and even a decades-old serial killer—readers flocked to the OG site in huge numbers to keep up with fast-moving news, global events, and cultural moments. Here’s how the […]

After Taylor Swift, White House uses Sabrina Carpenter’s song ‘Juno’ in ICE deportation video – Watch

Pop star Sabrina Carpenter publicly condemned a recent White House social‑media video that used her song ‘Juno’ to soundtrack footage of ICE arrests and deportation raids. Sabrina replied to the WH video on X and said: “this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”The […]

HIRE Act explained: Indian-origin lawmaker proposes doubling H-1B visas — is it possible?

The HIRE Act seeks to raise the annual cap on H‑1B visas from the current 65,000 (plus 20,000 for advanced‑degree holders) to 130,000. The bill was reintroduced last month by Indian-origin Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi in response to growing demand for skilled workers in technology, research and other sectors.According to the proposal, the expansion would help […]

Kuwait to ban commercial import of dogs and cats — what it means for pet owners and neighbours | World News

Kuwait banned pet import for trade, introduced strict pet-import rules / AI Generated Image Kuwait’s Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) has announced a ban on the commercial import of dogs and cats as part of a drive to tackle a rising stray-animal problem in residential areas. The measure limits the flow […]

China-Japan tensions flare: Singer Maki Otsuki’s concert abruptly stopped in Shanghai — watch

Japanese “One Piece” singer Maki Otsuki’s concert in Shanghai was abruptly cut short on Friday night, as rising diplomatic tensions between China and Japan spilled directly onto the stage. Fans were left stunned when the lights went out mid-song and staff moved in, leading Otsuki offstage without explanation. Her management later confirmed she had been […]