Trump clears $2.8 bn Israel arms package amid Iran-US war: What are large MK-84, BLU-117 bombs and I-2000 warheads that were halted in 2024 for its usage in Gaza and LebanonThe Trump administration is seeking approval for 40,000 2,000-pound bombs for Israel, including 20,000 MK-84s and 20,000 BLU-117s. The pack...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
H-1B should not exist to replace American workers with low-wage foreigners: JD VanceUS Vice President JD Vance defended changes to the H-1B visa program. He stated the administration seeks highly skilled workers, not displa...
16 Sep, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Trump administration plans $2.8 billion Israel arms deal with 40,000 powerful bombsThe Trump administration is planning a $2.8 billion arms deal to supply Israel with 40,000 2,000-pound bombs, including weapons whose deliv...
16 Sep, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says rising bond yields due to 'global issues'US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized global challenges as the backdrop for increasing bond yields during his comments to reporter...
15 Sep, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Belarus introduces e-visa facility for Indian citizensBelarus has added India to its E-Visa programme, allowing Indian citizens to apply online for entry permits under revised visa rules. The m...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
US court blocks Trump administration rule restricting stay for foreign students, journalistsA US federal judge has blocked a Trump administration rule that would have ended the longstanding “duration of status” system for internati...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.32 AM IST
Trump administration formally proposes scrapping 60-day grace period for laid-off H-1B workersThe Trump administration has proposed scrapping the 60-day grace period that gives H-1B and several other foreign workers time to find a ne...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
US court restores automatic H-4 EAD extensions for seven spouses; relief limitedA US court overturned a rule ending H-4 EAD automatic extensions for seven individuals. This ruling does not apply nationwide, requiring ot...
14 Sep, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Houthi advance in Yemen puts U.S. in a new bindA Houthi advance along Yemen’s coast and seizure of Perim island have increased the group’s ability to threaten the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, r...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Chinese imagery helped Iran target US base in Jordan, attack killed three soldiers: ReportIran reportedly used high-resolution Chinese satellite imagery ahead of its July 17 strike on Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, which kille...
12 Sep, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
White House weighs how to use Defense Production Act to expand US oil refining capacity, sources sayThe White House is exploring using the Defense Production Act to boost oil refining capacity. This consideration follows President Trump's ...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
Trump commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the PentagonPresident Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks at the Pentagon. He honored the nearly 3,000 lives lost and ...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Saudi crown prince sought US military help from Trump with Houthis, sources saySaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman asked US President Donald Trump for help countering Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis as threats to Red S...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
Trump proposes to end 60-day H-1B grace period: What that means for Indian tech workersThe Trump administration has put forward a proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period previously established for foreign workers. Under ...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Indians can visit UAE to seek jobs without a local employer or sponsor: What you need to knowIndian professionals can now explore job opportunities in Dubai. The Dubai job exploration visit visa allows them to attend interviews and ...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
Trump doubles down on 'Trump Strait' plan for Hormuz, says Iran will be 'thrilled'President Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to Trump Strait. He stated Iran's leadership would be thrilled by this significant ...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Trump’s H-1B crackdown hurts Indian IT, but the industry saw it comingIndian IT’s H-1B dependence was shrinking well before Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown. New H-1B approvals for seven major India...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.49 PM IST