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The US Labour Department has suspended Cognizant’s PERM filings as federal authorities investigate alleged fraud and possible harm to American workers. The action affects employment-based green card applications, but does not indicate that the company’s H-1B petitions have been suspended.
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A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal’s Mustang district on Tuesday night, with tremors felt in neighbouring districts but no immediate damage reported. Separately, a landslide blocked the Kimrung River, prompting flood warnings and evacuation advice for downstream communities
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For countries, including India, dealing with the Taliban, distinguishing between engagement and recognition provides room for pragmatic diplomacy without abandoning concerns over human rights
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Russia says India’s Russian energy imports continue to hit monthly records, while rupee payment issues are being resolved. Moscow and New Delhi are discussing rare-earth cooperation and Su-57 sales, alongside trade, economic and financial matters during Putin’s India visit
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Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to completing S-400 deliveries to India in 2026, with the issue expected to feature in Putin-Modi talks. Moscow also seeks to deepen defence cooperation, including upgrading BrahMos missiles with enhanced capabilities and competitiveness
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Nepal is racing to restore roads and bridges destroyed by devastating flash floods, seeking temporary bridges from India and China. The disaster killed 1,356 people and left nearly 5,000 missing, while infrastructure damage is estimated at NPR 30 billion, complicating rescue efforts
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Saudi Arabia condemned recent Houthi attacks targeting civilian and economic sites as a dangerous escalation, reporting 73 civilian injuries. The Saudi-led coalition vowed measures to deter the group, while Houthis claimed attacks on airports, military bases and Aramco facilities across Saudi Arabia
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The US Southern Command sank another Ecuadorian vessel allegedly linked to Los Choneros, claiming it supported drug trafficking operations. The strike marks the fifth targeted vessel in under two weeks, amid growing criticism over the legality and effectiveness of US boat strikes
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An airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition struck a prison in Houthi-controlled Al-Jawf province, Yemen, leaving women, children, and dozens of inmates trapped under rubble. The Houthis vowed retaliation, while the UN envoy warned that escalating hostilities could derail fragile ceasefire efforts and worsen civilian suffering.
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US President Donald Trump used his Labour Day proclamation to endorse a proposed $103,265 fee on H‑1B visa petitions, framing it as a measure to prioritise American workers. The politically sensitive visa programme, heavily used by Indian professionals, was placed at the centre of his message on jobs, tariffs and manufacturing.
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Nepal's flood death toll has risen to 1,355, with 4,996 people still missing, including 589 foreign nationals. Rescue teams continue operations, while authorities struggle to identify bodies. India and China are assisting, as Nepal also seeks to protect tourism
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South Korea is reviewing options for contributing to efforts to secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz as US pressure mounts, while Iran has warned against foreign military involvement. Seoul says it is communicating with relevant countries to ensure free passage.
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US gas prices reached a record Labor Day level, with regular gasoline averaging USD 4.14 a gallon. Rising crude oil disruptions, refinery pressures and geopolitical tensions are keeping fuel costs elevated, while diesel prices have also reached record highs
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Nepal observed a national day of mourning for more than 1,340 victims of devastating Rasuwa flash floods. Nearly 5,000 people remain missing as search operations continue. The disaster displaced thousands of families and destroyed homes and critical infrastructure
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North Korea commissioned its 5,000-ton naval destroyer Kang Kon, with leader Kim Jong-un describing it as an offensive vessel supporting the country’s nuclear counteraction system. Pyongyang plans further naval expansion, including nuclear-capable assets, amid rising regional military tensions
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Iran plans to establish a restricted zone around the Strait of Hormuz and sanction vessels entering without coordination, security chief Mohsen Rezaei said. Tehran also claims the waterway remains closed, while warning of military action against ships amid tensions with the United States
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At least 117 people were killed in four days of intense clashes between Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters in Taiz and Hodeidah. Government forces launched airstrikes and recaptured key positions, amid fears of renewed large-scale fighting near the Bab al-Mandab Strait
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while virtually inaugurating the Swaminarayan temple in Paris, said India-France relations have reached unprecedented heights, built on cultural and political ties. He highlighted cooperation in technology, defence, space, climate action, and announced 2026 as the India-France Year of Innovation.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking at a Rosh Hashanah Toast, declared that Iran’s regime is nearing collapse and emphasized Israel’s strength as the Middle East’s leading superpower. He credited Israel’s military resilience, U.S. cooperation, and recent successes against Iran’s nuclear and missile threats.
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Nepal's devastating floods have killed 1,344 people and left nearly 5,000 missing, with authorities struggling to identify recovered bodies. Nepal Police is collecting DNA samples from relatives, while rescuers continue searches and relief operations across badly affected districts
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A 60-year-old woman was rescued alive from a house buried under flood debris in Nepal’s Nuwakot district, 10 days after devastating floods swept through the Bhotekoshi river basin. Her survival has renewed hopes for others still reported missing
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Nepal’s flood death toll has reached 1,344, with nearly 5,000 people still missing 11 days after the disaster. Authorities face difficulties identifying bodies, while rescuers continue searches and police collect DNA samples from relatives of missing people
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India-born entrepreneur Sandeep Nailwal has launched a stablecoin-based campaign to support Nepal flood victims and contribute to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund. The initiative enables global crypto donations, which are converted into local currency for relief efforts.
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The dollar’s global dominance gives the US extraordinary monetary power, leaving nations exposed to decisions they neither influence nor control
