Iran's World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debutIran's World Cup journey is proving difficult. Captain Mehdi Taremi highlights disruptions caused by the ongoing war with co-host United St...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
World Cup 2026: This country's supporters banned from this year's event, claim fans' associationIvory Coast play two of their three group matches in Philadelphia, against Ecuador on June 15 and Curacao on June 25 either side of a trip ...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
How to extend your stay in Germany after completing your studiesInternational students and trainees in Germany can now stay for up to 18 months to seek employment after completing their studies or vocati...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
US reaches EB-5 visa limit for Indian applicants, new issuances paused until OctoberThe US has exhausted its FY2026 EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas for Indian applicants, halting further issuances until October 1, 2026. Thi...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Visa and Mastercard $38 billion swipe fee settlement gets preliminary approval after 20-year legal battle - what it means for merchants, credit card fees and consumersVisa Mastercard swipe fee settlement explained: A major legal battle over credit card swipe fees has advanced. A US district judge has give...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
US cracks down on 'birth tourism' networks, revokes hundreds of visasThe US has dismantled overseas "birth tourism" networks, revoking hundreds of visas for foreign nationals who traveled to give birth and se...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Neeraj Sharma case: How fake job offers triggered major H-1B visa fraud probe in the USUS H1-B visa fraud: A major US immigration fraud probe targets 17 naturalised citizens. Neeraj Sharma, an Indian-origin CEO, faces denatura...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Who is Neeraj Sharma, the Indian-American CEO set to lose US citizenship over H-1B visa fraud for jobs that never existed?An Indian-origin businessman, Neeraj Sharma, is at the center of a US immigration fraud case. Authorities are seeking to revoke his citizen...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
'Not enough ties to...': Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia entrepreneur denied US visa despite building company with 100+ employeesSwapnil Srivastav, an Asian entrepreneur, was not given a US tourist visa despite building a successful venture-backed startup employing ov...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
FIFA 2026: Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournamentIran's football federation states its World Cup ticket allocation has been cancelled. This leaves fans who planned travel unable to see the...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Trump administration to revoke citizenship of 17 people, including an Indian-origin businessmanThe US Department of Justice is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 naturalized Americans, including an Indian-origin businessman accus...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling striking down $100,000 H-1B visa feeIndian diaspora groups in the US have lauded a federal court's decision to strike down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it a fair move f...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
US to offer B1/B2 visa interview appointments within 10 days for additional $750 feeThe US State Department will launch a pilot programme from July 1 allowing certain consulates to offer B1/B2 visa applicants interview appo...
09 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, US judge rulesA United States judge has ruled a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas unlawful. President Donald Trump had announced this fee in September. The ...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talksIsraeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least nine people and wounded 20, hitting a police station and a vehicle. Mediators are working to sal...
07 Jun, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Iran accuses US of 'vindictive behavior' with visa denialsThe Iran Football Federation accuses the United States of "vindictive behavior" after 14 managerial and administrative members were denied ...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
Iran World Cup squad heads to Mexico as US visa row eruptsIran has accused the United States of "political interference in sport" after visa denials for some of its World Cup support staff. The Ira...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.16 PM IST