Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, JP Morgan and others caution H-1B and H-4 visa holders against leaving the US under Trump’s new rules. WASHINGTON DC: Leading American companies have issued urgent advisories to their employees on H-1B and H-4 visas, warning them not to leave the United States as sweeping new visa rules take effect. Over the […]
Trump’s exchange with an Indian-origin journalist over her accent goes viral during briefing on new $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Washington DC: US President Donald Trump on Friday signed a proclamation mandating a USD 100,000 annual fee for all H-1B visa holders. A clip from his media briefing has gone viral on social media, showing the […]
India voices concern that Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee could disrupt families, businesses, and affect global tech stability. NEW DELHI: India has raised strong concerns over the United States’ decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, cautioning that the move could have serious humanitarian consequences and disrupt the lives of thousands […]
The US has announced a $100,000 annual H-1B visa fee to ensure only highly skilled foreign workers are hired, a move that could significantly impact Indian IT professionals. In a decision that could hit thousands of Indian IT professionals, US President Donald Trump has announced a massive hike in the H-1B visa sponsorship fee. From […]
The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a permanent Gaza ceasefire, hostage release, and unrestricted humanitarian aid. NEW YORK: The United States has once again vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The vote took place on Thursday during the Council’s […]
Nvidia has taken a 4% stake in Intel with a $5 billion investment, boosting the chipmaker’s stock and turnaround prospects. SANTA CLARA: In a bold move that could reshape the semiconductor industry, Nvidia has announced a $5 billion investment in Intel, positioning itself as one of the chipmaker’s largest shareholders. The deal marks a major […]
UAE–India CEPA boosts non-oil trade to $37.6 billion in H1 2025, marking a 33.9% rise from 2024, says UAE minister. ABU DHABI: The UAE–India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is significantly accelerating trade and investment ties between the two nations, according to Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, the UAE’s Minister of Foreign Trade. Speaking […]
NASA confirms a new island has formed in Alaska’s Alsek Lake after glacier melt separated Prow Knob from the mainland. JUNEAU: A new island has emerged in Alaska as a result of glacier retreat, according to NASA satellite imagery that captured the stunning transformation in the state’s changing geography. The discovery marks a striking example […]
Forest fires in Europe released 12.9 megatons of carbon in 2025, marking the highest emissions in 23 years, Copernicus data shows. BRUSSELS: Europe has witnessed its worst summer wildfire emissions in over two decades, with 2025 marking a grim record in carbon output from forest fires, according to the Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service. The European […]
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid delivers message marking 80 years of the United Nations, urging renewed commitment to peace and cooperation. DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, marked the 80th anniversary of the United Nations with a recorded message highlighting the organisation’s enduring relevance and […]
Abu Dhabi’s ITC successfully trialled drone-based parcel delivery, showcasing VTOL tech and smart logistics innovation. ABU DHABI: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has successfully completed a landmark drone parcel delivery trial in Abu Dhabi, marking a major step towards autonomous logistics in the emirate. The trial was conducted in partnership with LODD Autonomous, a company […]
