In 2025, the UAE’s National Day falls midweek, but thanks to a new public holiday law allowing non-Eid holidays to be moved, there’s a chance for a longer break. If the government shifts Commemoration Day or the second National Day holiday, residents could enjoy a rare 4- or 5-day weekend filled with celebrations, fireworks, and cultural events nationwide.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order for a 'Gold Card' visa programme with fees set at $1 million for individuals and $2 million for businesses, as well as issuing a proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa appli ...more
Trump Tariffs Impact: Susan Rice while addressing an event said the current US administration may have hurt decades of work to strengthen India-US ties.
A 49-year-old Gujarati woman, Kiran Patel, was fatally shot during a robbery at her convenience store in Union County. The incident has reignited the debate over gun control in the US.
Trump administration has announced a steep hike in H-1B visa fees, imposing an annual charge of USD 100,000. The decision, expected to hit Indian IT professionals the hardest, marks a significant setback for both Indian talent in the United States and major tech companies that rely heavily on H-1B workers.
Donald Trump has criticized US media coverage, alleging it's overwhelmingly negative and potentially illegal, without providing evidence. This reignites free speech debates after Jimmy Kimmel's show suspension following controversial re ...more
This marks the latest step in the Trump administration’s broader efforts to tighten immigration controls, particularly around employment-based visa programs.
The US department of labour has launched "Project Firewall" to target H-1B visa misuse, aligning with President Trump's "America First" agenda. This initiative aims to protect American workers by scrutinising companies hiring foreign em ...more
The Pakistan Foreign Spokesperson claimed that the Indian narrative of an alleged nuclear threat by Pakistan is "misleading."
The Trump Gold Card and Corporate Gold Card comes with exclusive privileges for both individuals and businesses, respectively.
The Speaker of the Commons is reportedly considering private action against two men accused of spying for China.
India, represented by Anupama Singh, criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council for politicising the Indus Waters Treaty.
The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn deportation protections for approximately 300,000 Venezuelans, challenging a lower court's decision. They argue that the lower court disregarded the Homeland Securit ...more
The Trump administration has justified the military action as a necessary escalation to stem the flow of drugs into the United States
Venezuela has condemned a series of strikes by US forces in the Caribbean targeting alleged drug traffickers.
All signatories to the 2015 Paris Agreement are required to submit new and updated national climate action plans, called nationally determined contributions, for the next decade
During his visit to India, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy voiced optimism that a diplomatic solution could be found to the ongoing dispute over US tariffs. "The sub-national relationship between New Jersey and India is so important. It's easy to be here when times are good. It's a lot harder to be here when times are a little choppy. By the w ...more
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