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China is launching a new K-Visa to attract foreign science and tech professionals, as the US imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. Unlike H-1B, China’s visa doesn’t require a local job offer and promotes global collaboration
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The arbitrary and unreasonable hike in the visa fee to $1,00,000 would significantly impact the technology sector, which depends heavily on skilled workers from India and China
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US President Donald Trump said his administration is trying to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, citing its proximity to China’s nuclear sites, while renewing criticism of Biden’s withdrawal and linking it to Ukraine.
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US President Donald Trump has designated Antifa a "major terrorist organisation" following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Trump blamed left-wing extremism for rising violence, while the accused in Kirk’s killing was reportedly politically left-leaning and pro-LGBTQ+
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King Charles III is preparing a lavish royal welcome at Windsor Castle for Donald Trump’s historic second UK state visit. The event highlights diplomatic ties amid global tensions, with pageantry, a banquet, and talks on trade, tech, and transatlantic unity
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India-US trade talks resumed in New York as officials, led by Brendan Lynch and Rajesh Agrawal, discussed pending trade issues. Optimism follows supportive statements by PM Modi and President Trump, signaling renewed momentum in bilateral trade negotiations amid improving relations
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Donald Trump filed a US$15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and four journalists, alleging false and malicious reporting tied to the 2024 election. He claims the outlet has long targeted him and spread damaging, untrue information
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US trade envoy Brendan Lynch met India’s negotiator Rajesh Agrawal as talks resumed. Analysts say a narrow package on tariffs, agriculture, and standards could lead to an early deal despite oil tensions.
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Donald Trump announced a second US military strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, killing three men. The move follows a previous strike that killed 11, drawing sharp condemnation from President Maduro.
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Trump's binary worldview divides the country into two ideological and political camps: one that supports him and one that does not
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Gold and silver prices surged this week, with 24-carat gold rising by over Rs 3,300 and silver breaching the Rs 1.28 lakh mark, amid global uncertainty and safe-haven demand
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Taliban restrictions and Trump’s travel ban have derailed higher education dreams of Afghan, Iranian, and Myanmar students aspiring to study in the US. Visa delays, bans, and immigration crackdowns force many to defer, seek alternatives in Europe, or abandon plans
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President Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping economic strategy to end the Russia-Ukraine war, urging NATO countries to halt oil imports from Russia and impose 50–100% tariffs on China for its energy trade with Moscow. In a social media post, Trump criticised NATO’s commitment to the conflict and claimed that continued oil purchases weaken the alliance’s leverage.
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US President Donald Trump defended Jair Bolsonaro after Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced him to 27 years for plotting a coup, calling the verdict “surprising” and comparing it to his own legal battles.
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In a dramatic escalation, Israel launched a precision airstrike on Hamas' political leadership in Doha, Qatar, as top officials convened to discuss a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza. The attack, which occurred on the soil of a key American ally, drew sharp condemnation from Qatar, calling it a breach of international law and a threat to regional stability.
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A 2003 birthday book from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate allegedly includes a lewd drawing and note signed by Donald Trump. Democrats released the image, demanding transparency. Trump denies involvement, calling it fake, and has filed a US$10 billion defamation lawsuit
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Gold surged to Rs 1.06 lakh per 10 grams and silver crossed Rs 1.23 lakh per kg this week, driven by global uncertainty, tariffs, and investor demand for safe-haven assets
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US President Donald Trump hosted top tech leaders, including Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, at the White House, praising their innovation and investment. Discussions focused on AI, U.S. leadership in technology, and multi-billion-dollar commitments from major tech firms
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European leaders met in Paris to discuss postwar security guarantees for Ukraine but remain divided, with US support uncertain. While UK and France consider troop deployment under a ceasefire, experts warn risks are high and reliance on Trump makes guarantees fragile
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President Donald Trump criticized the US-India trade relationship as “one-sided,” citing high Indian tariffs on American goods. While acknowledging improved ties, he defended steep US tariffs. India called the measures “unjustified,” asserting its right to protect national economic interests
