‘Contrary to national interest’: Trump admin asks SC to revoke TPS for 300,000 Venezuelans; slams lower court order

Donald Trump and US Supreme Court (AP images) US President Donald Trump‘s administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to overturn deportation protections extended to roughly 300,000 Venezuelans living in the United States, accusing a lower court of issuing a “needless affront” by ruling otherwise.The case centers on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision earlier […]

New restrictions on Harvard: Trump admin limits aid access to Ivy League; cites financial concerns

US President Donald Trump’s administration on Friday escalated its campaign against Harvard University by placing new restrictions on the Ivy League school’s access to federal funds for student aid, citing concerns about the “financial position” of the nation’s oldest and wealthiest university.The US Department of Education said Harvard has been moved to a “heightened cash […]

‘Stop selling drugs to Americans’: Donald Trump orders strike on another narcotics boat in international waters; three killed

Visuals shared on truth social US President Donald Trump on Friday announced he had ordered a military strike on a Venezuelan vessel allegedly engaged in narcotrafficking, killing three men onboard. He said the vessel was linked to a designated terrorist organization and accused it of transporting narcotics along a known smuggling route toward the United […]

Donald Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ visa: US rolls out residency scheme costing $1 million; aimed to draw foreign investment

The US government launched a new website promoting a visa programme aimed at affluent immigrants, offering American residency at steep prices.The initiative introduces a “Trump Gold Card” costing $1 million for US residency, plus processing fees and background checks. A forthcoming “Platinum Card,” priced at $5 million, will allow holders to “spend up to 270 […]

EU chief urges bloc members to sanction Russia’s LNG exports

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen BRUSSELS: The European Union should slap new sanctions on Russia’s exports of liquefied natural gas, its shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and major energy companies over its war on Ukraine, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday. “It is time to turn off the […]

‘More conservative than Charlie’ : Turning Point figure praises new CEO Erika Kirk; late co-founder’s wife hailed as ‘absolute force’

Erika and Charlie Kirk (File photo) Turning Point USA personality Alex Clark has said that Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is “more conservative” than him and is already making her mark on the non-profit organisation he co-founded.“I’m excited because Charlie had said on his show at one point that Erika […]

Xi urges lifting trade barriers, mentions US support in WWII

After the phone call between US President Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, a Chinese readout of the call struck a measured tone, with Xi urging Trump to avoid restrictive trade measures and to not undermine progress made in earlier talks aimed at easing tensions between their economies.On TikTok, the readout said only that […]

Trump admin proposes $6 billion arms sale to ally; package includes Apache helicopters, assault vehicles – report

FILE – President Donald Trump, left, stands with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the West Wing of the White House, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) In a renewed show of support for Israel, which faces growing global isolation over the Gaza war, the Donald Trump administration has notified Congress of […]

‘Why assume?’ Pete Buttigieg on Kamala Harris’ reasoning for VP pick snub; ‘surprised’ he was her initial top choice

Pete Buttigieg and Kamala Harris (File photo) Former US transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg — revealed by Kamala Harris as her initial first choice for running mate before she ultimately selected Minnesota governor Tim Walz — said he was “surprised” by the disclosure, arguing that it is wrong to assume Americans would not vote for a […]

$100,000 fee for companies hiring H-1Bs? What does this mean? What is the present cost?

Companies will be discouraged to hire H-1Bs if they have to pay $100,000 fee. In a major overhaul of the H-1B program, President Donald Trump is planning to add $100,000 application fee for the program, and may sign the proclamation Friday, reports said. This will be a steep jump costing companies a bomb if they […]