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US Demands That Media Sign 10-Page Agreement To Access Military Information

The US Defense Department is requiring journalists to agree to use only pre-approved information about the military or lose their credentials to cover the Pentagon.

Published on: 21.09.2025 10:25
'Fast And Furious': H-1B Workers Abroad Race To US Amid Chaos Over Order

Panic, confusion, and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the US after President Donald Trump imposed new visa fees, in line with his wide-ranging immigration crackdown.

Published on: 21.09.2025 09:40
Video: 'Distracted' By Porn, UK Truck Driver Crashes Into Car, Kills Man

A truck driver has been handed a 10-year prison term after a fiery crash, caused while he was distracted with his phone, killed a British man.

Published on: 21.09.2025 09:36
AI To Replace Customer Service Jobs First: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

The rise of artificial intelligence is set to restructure workplaces worldwide and programming and customer service jobs are the first in line, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said.

Published on: 21.09.2025 09:30
Diplomat Rebuts M Kharge's H1-B Attack On Centre, Kiren Rijiju Reacts

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju today latched on to a former Foreign Secretary's remarks on the Donald Trump administration's H1-B visa move to send a strong message to the main opposition Congress.

Published on: 21.09.2025 09:19
'Trying To Put Toothpaste Back In Tube': Ex-Diplomat On H-1B Visa Fee Hike Clarification

Former senior diplomat Mahesh Sachdev criticised the US administration's sudden decision to raise the H-1B visa fee to $100,000, saying the move was rushed and continues to hamper the free flow of Indian professionals despite partial modifications.

Published on: 21.09.2025 09:07
"Killing Reputation": Trump Publicly Urges US Justice Department To Charge His Enemies

US President Donald Trump publicly urged his Justice Department on Saturday to take action against his enemies, the latest in a series of moves that critics say have shattered the agency's traditional independence.

Published on: 21.09.2025 08:54
"Provoking Trouble": Chinese Covid Whistleblower Gets 4 More Years Of Prison

A Chinese journalist jailed for four years after documenting the early phases of the COVID-19 outbreak from the pandemic's epicentre was sentenced on Friday to four more years in prison, Reporters Without Borders said.

Published on: 21.09.2025 08:42
Hollywood Stars Lead Call To Boycott Disney+ As ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel Show

The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show by ABC has led to a wave of cancellations of Disney services, as celebrities and fans called for boycotts of Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN

Published on: 21.09.2025 08:28
Get Pregnant In Our Hotels, Earn Rewards: Polish Hotelier Amid Falling Birth Rate

A Polish real estate group hopes to tackle the country's falling birth rate by rewarding clients who conceive babies in its hotels.

Published on: 21.09.2025 08:01
"Feared Being Executed": British Couple Released By Taliban

An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK on Saturday, telling the press that they feared "we would never be released".

Published on: 21.09.2025 07:53
"Miracle": US Comedian As Audience Revives Man Who Suffered Heart Attack

Attendees performed CPR, checked his pulse, and called paramedics, keeping him alive for over five minutes until medical help arrived.

Published on: 21.09.2025 07:43
"We Want It Right Away": Trump Warns Taliban Over Bagram Airbase

US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened Afghanistan with unspecified punishment if the Taliban-controlled country did not "give Bagram Airbase back."

Published on: 21.09.2025 05:27
'No Overhaul' To 'Broken System': Musk's Flip-Flop On H-1B Visa Resurfaces

As US President Donald Trump's latest effort to overhaul the country's immigration system faces criticisms and becomes a flash point with the tech industry, his former ally Elon Musk's flip flop on the matter has resurfaced on social media.

Published on: 21.09.2025 04:58
Pizza Factory Worker In US Crushed To Death By Robotic Machine In Freak Accident

The events leading up to his death remain unclear, including how he became trapped in the robotic machinery.

Published on: 21.09.2025 04:09
"Should Get Nobel Prize": Trump Claims He Stopped India-Pak War With Trade

US President Donald Trump repeated the claim that he solved the India-Pakistan conflict earlier this year with trade and asserted that he should get the Nobel Peace Prize for "ending seven wars".

Published on: 21.09.2025 03:34
$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee For New Applicants, Current Holders Can Re-Enter US: White House Amid Confusion

The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.

Published on: 21.09.2025 03:05
'Company Got 5,189 H-1B Visas, Then Laid Off 16,000 Americans': US Defends Move

The White House issued a fact sheet, justifying US President Donald Trump's move to impose an annual fee of USD 100,000 on H-1B visa applications, citing concern over US workers being replaced with "lower-paid foreign labour"

Published on: 21.09.2025 03:01
Indian Embassy In US Issues Emergency Helpline Amid H-1B Visa Fee

In a move that has set off alarm bells among Indian professionals, United States President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing an annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visa applications.

Published on: 21.09.2025 02:56
'Walk Back': Immigration Lawyer On US $1,00,000 H-1B Visa Fee Clarification

Steven Brown, a partner at the business immigration law firm, Reddy Neumann Brown PC, argued that the clarification is different from the proclamation issued by President Donald Trump on Friday.

Published on: 21.09.2025 00:40

News from Arabic Countries

US House members make rare China visit amid trade, TikTok tensions

US President Trump tells reporters that 'great American patriots' are planning to buy the social media app.

Published on: 21.09.2025 10:57
Singer d4vd cancels US, Europe tours amid investigation into teen’s death

Police say singer is cooperating with authorities in the investigation.

Published on: 21.09.2025 10:17
Cyberattack causes travel chaos at European airports

A cyberattack on check-in software developed by Collins Aerospace has disrupted flights at Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin

Published on: 21.09.2025 10:04
Bosnia genocide survivors protest in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza

Bosnian survivors of genocide have protested Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Published on: 21.09.2025 10:01
Guinea votes on new constitution to move from military to civilian rule

Guinea's 6.7 million voters eligible to cast a 'yes' or 'no' vote on a new constitution.

Published on: 21.09.2025 09:43
Doctors won’t abandon patients at al-Shifa as Israel destroys Gaza City

The hospital director, arrested and tortured by Israel, has just seen his brother and other family members killed.

Published on: 21.09.2025 09:39
LIVE: India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match

Follow our live build-up, news, score, photos and text commentary stream from the match in Dubai at 14:30 GMT.

Published on: 21.09.2025 09:31
Week in Pictures: From forced displacement in Gaza to protests in Peru

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

Published on: 21.09.2025 09:30
Thousands rally in Philippines at anticorruption protests in Manila

President Marcos said in July there were anomalies in 9,855 flood-control projects worth more than $9.5 bn.

Published on: 21.09.2025 08:24
UN ‘gravely alarmed’ by deteriorating situation in Sudan’s el-Fasher

A deadly drone attack killed more than 70 people on Friday, in the single deadliest attack on the besieged city.

Published on: 21.09.2025 08:07
UK PM Starmer to recognise Palestinian statehood before UNGA meeting

Multiple recognitions are expected despite strong pushback from Israel and the US amid intensifying attacks on Gaza.

Published on: 21.09.2025 07:46
Africa’s Cycling Moment

Kigali hosts the 2025 UCI Road World Championship

Published on: 21.09.2025 07:25
Video: Jaguar numbers rise in Mexico amid threats of extinction

Jaguars in Mexico are growing in number with more protected land, but the threat of extinction remains.

Published on: 21.09.2025 07:07
YouTube account for Venezuela’s Maduro is down as tensions with US escalate

State TV channel Telesur reports that Maduro’s channel has been 'eliminated'.

Published on: 21.09.2025 06:57
LIVE: Israel kills 46 in Gaza since dawn, child dies of malnutrition

Displaced Gaza City residents recount being chased by Israeli quadcopters after being forced to flee their shelters.

Published on: 21.09.2025 06:26
Trump warns Afghanistan of ‘bad things’ if it does not return Bagram base

Vague threat comes after the Taliban rejected Trump's call to return the airbase previously used by US forces.

Published on: 21.09.2025 05:56
Is Turkiye Israel’s next target in the Middle East?

Following Israel’s Doha strikes, Ankara is increasingly on high alert over Israel’s regional ambitions.

Published on: 21.09.2025 05:45
Iran says it will suspend cooperation with UN’s nuclear watchdog

President Masoud Pezeshkian also says Tehran will 'overcome obstacles' if wide-ranging UN sanctions are reimposed.

Published on: 21.09.2025 05:21
Delays continue to affect thousands as cyberattack hits Europe’s airports

London's Heathrow and Brussel airports tell passengers to expect more delays on Sunday as interruption persists.

Published on: 21.09.2025 04:14
US says $100,000 fee for H-1B visas will not apply to existing holders

As Trump's order stirs anxiety, White House says the fee applies to new applicants and will be levied per application.

Published on: 21.09.2025 03:25
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,305

Here are the key events on day 1,305 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Published on: 21.09.2025 03:03
Lionel Messi scores two goals as Inter Miami win against DC United

The Argentinian superstar scored his 173rd career brace and added an assist in the 3-2 home victory in MLS.

Published on: 21.09.2025 02:47
Zelenskyy plans to meet Trump on sidelines of UN as Russia steps up attacks

Kyiv in sanctions push as NATO states on Europe’s eastern flank take preventive action after Moscow's air incursions.

Published on: 20.09.2025 23:01
Why is a deal with China on TikTok’s US assets so important to Trump?

After a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump says an agreement is on the way.

Published on: 20.09.2025 21:28
Americans to dominate board of TikTok’s US operations: White House

Six of seven board seats for TikTok's US operations will be held by Americans, White House press secretary says.

Published on: 20.09.2025 21:08