Trump's H-1B visa fee surge to $100,000 and mandatory social media reviews leave Indian workers in limbo, fueling a bitter online divide. Read about the viral backlash against influencer Priya Patel.
Far-right activist Nick Fuentes insults Indians in feud with VP JD Vance, who defends wife Usha with a strong 'eat s**t' policy. Read the full story of the racial controversy.
Former US Senator Ben Sasse, 53, discloses stage 4 metastatic pancreatic cancer diagnosis in a heartfelt social media note. Read his powerful message on faith, family, and facing mortality.
A shallow 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's Taitung county. Tremors felt in Taipei. No immediate reports of damage or casualties. Read the latest details.
A Pakistani court extends interim bail for ex-PM Imran Khan and wife Bushra Bibi in May 9 violence cases. Next hearing set for January 27. Read the latest developments.
The US Department of Homeland Security withdraws plan to deport Guan Heng, who exposed alleged rights abuses in Xinjiang. His asylum case is now expected to proceed. Read the full story.
India's Supreme Court adopts a new 100-metre rule to define the Aravalli range, aiming to regulate mining. This landmark decision fuels a national debate on conservation and enforcement. Read the full story.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reports consensus with the US on key issues but unresolved territorial disputes. Read the latest on the crucial diplomatic talks and their global implications.
A single footprint in Chile, dated to 15,600 years, rewrites the history of human migration into South America. Discover the groundbreaking find and its implications.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer nominates Professor Geeta Nargund, Uday Nagaraju, Neena Gill, and Shama Tatler as Labour peers to the House of Lords, marking a significant moment for diaspora representation. Read the full story.
A report reveals Ukrainians are using old gas pipelines to flee abroad and evade military service. Eight facilitators detained, as an ex-official is accused of providing fake disability certificates.
A significant 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Taiwan, shaking buildings in the capital. No immediate reports of damage or casualties. Read the latest seismic updates.
Kyiv and Washington craft a new 20-point plan to end the Ukraine war. Will Putin agree? Details on security guarantees, EU path, and territorial disputes inside.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's future hinges on Trump's Fed chair selection. His push for lower rates & White House coordination could backfire, risking his job. Read the full analysis.
The US has overhauled the H-1B visa system, replacing the random lottery with a wage- and skill-based selection process. The new rules, effective for FY 2027, aim to protect American workers and wages. Read how this impacts Indian applicants.
The US replaces the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-weighted system, prioritising higher salaries. Combined with a proposed $100,000 fee, this major reform could significantly impact Indian IT firms and professionals. Read the full analysis.
As the dollar faces instability, European policymakers see a historic opportunity to elevate the euro's global role. Explore the four key reasons why the euro could gain ground in international finance.
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's Taitung county at a depth of 11.9 km. No immediate damage reported. Stay updated on seismic activity in the Asia-Pacific region.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy aims to meet Donald Trump to finalise a 20-point plan. Talks in Miami show progress. Read the latest on the Ukraine peace efforts.
The Trump administration replaces the H-1B lottery with a wage-based system, favoring high salaries. Indian IT workers face major hurdles. Learn the new eligibility criteria and impacts.
Subedar Surjeet Singh of the Indian Army was killed in a firing incident inside a military camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district. The Rising Star Corps paid tribute. Read for details.
Emerging market currencies and stocks rose 0.4% each, reaching levels last seen in late October, buoyed by a softer dollar and local policy cues amid thin holiday trading. Key moves seen in South Korea, Israel, Turkey, China, and Vietnam.
The US replaces the H-1B lottery with a wage-based selection, prioritizing higher-paid foreign workers. New fees and wage hikes add to the challenge for companies and entry-level Indian applicants.
A deadly explosion in southern Moscow killed three people, including two traffic police officers, raising security fears. This follows the car bomb assassination of a senior Russian general in the same area earlier this week. Read the latest updates.
A US court has upheld the $100,000 fee for new H-1B hires from abroad, a major win for Trump's immigration policy. Indian IT professionals and US businesses express deep concern. Read the full analysis.
A deep dive into Myanmar's decade of turmoil since the 2015 elections, the 2021 military coup, and the escalating civil war. Understand the key events, players, and humanitarian crisis.
Japan's Niigata assembly debates restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world's largest. A decision by Dec 22 could impact global energy trends. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump hosts the 48th Kennedy Center Honors, showcasing his MC skills and joking about a career change. The event follows the controversial renaming of the arts centre.
From Nepal's Gen Z uprising to Bangladesh's assassinations and Pakistan's judicial battles, 2025 saw a collapse of political legitimacy across South Asia. Explore the internal threats reshaping the region.
In a major boost for vulture conservation, 15 long-billed vultures from Pinjore's breeding centre were tagged and released at Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. Read about this crucial rewilding step.