Kuwait temporarily closes airspace after Iranian attacks, flights divertedKuwait's airspace is now open after a temporary closure on Thursday. This action followed Iranian attacks that impacted the Gulf region. Ku...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Kuwait restricts domestic worker recruitment to 10 countries, bans 27 othersKuwait has restricted domestic worker recruitment to 10 approved countries, prohibiting hiring from 27 others under new Interior Ministry r...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Where Zepto stands in q-comm; H-1B relief kicks inHappy Wednesday! Zepto's IPO filing reveals where it really stands against Blinkit and Instamart. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning D...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.34 AM IST
H-1B workers get relief as US court scraps $100,000 fee; employers may accelerate filingsA US federal judge struck down the $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B petitions, deeming it an unlawful tax. This ruling could encourage more appl...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
'If America won't get Indian brains...': Former Meta executive and founder warns US on H1B visa, says jobs would go to Bangalore anywayA federal court struck down a $100,000 H-1B visa fee. Former Meta engineer Zach Wilson praised this, highlighting the talent pool in India....
09 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
H-1B filings rise at OpenAI, Anthropic and Nvidia as companies expand overseas recruitmentAI firms OpenAI, Anthropic, and Nvidia are boosting H-1B visa applications. This comes as they compete for specialized talent. Other major ...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
UK to reimburse visa costs for firms bringing in overseas workersBritain is now reimbursing visa fees for fast-growing tech and innovation companies hiring international talent. This initiative, targeting...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM 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
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
Kuwait launches online visa service for domestic workers, drivers; revises sponsorship rulesKuwait has introduced a new digital service for managing domestic workers and drivers. Citizens and expatriates can now use the Sahel app f...
07 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
A new exchange of fire with Iran tests fragile ceasefireTensions flare as Iran launches missiles and drones towards Bahrain and Kuwait. These attacks were intercepted. The US responded by strikin...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Kuwait says new Iran attack 'dangerous escalation'Kuwait has strongly condemned recent attacks originating from Iran. The Gulf state declared these actions a direct threat to the lives of i...
06 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
US bill targets H-1B pipeline, seeks to end route to permanent residencyA Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation to overhaul the H-1B visa program, aiming to end its use as a pathway to permanent residen...
06 Jun, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
US visa laws do not target India; H-1B rules part of global framework, clarifies State Dept officialA senior US State Department official stated that US visa laws are applied uniformly across all countries, including India, dispelling conc...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Indian envoy visits mortuary, injured nationals after Kuwait airport attack kills compatriotIndia's Ambassador to Kuwait visited the mortuary and hospitals after an Indian national was killed and others injured in an attack on Kuwa...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.57 PM IST
Iran's Guards deny deadly attack on Kuwait airport, blame American Patriot System errorIran's Revolutionary Guards denied responsibility on Wednesday for an attack on Kuwait's international airport that officials said left an ...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Iran says Kuwait, Bahrain to blame for US attacksUS-Iran war: Iran has accused Kuwait and Bahrain of allowing the United States to use their territory for attacks. The strikes targeted an ...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.19 PM IST