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China floats K visa as Trump tightens H1-B rules: A $100,000 replacement? Check start date, eligibility and more

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- Amid concerns over US' new H-1B visa rules, China is preparing to roll out a "K visa" on October 1 to attract young professionals. As per reports, the launch of this new visa ca... Read More


Israel presses on with Gaza City assault, 60 Palestinians killed

Published on, Sept. 22 -- September 22, 2025 4:23 AM Israel's military kept up its assault on Gaza City and the wider Gaza Strip on Saturday, dismantling underground shafts and booby-trapped structur... Read More


India and UAE Set $100 Bn Non-oil Trade Target

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to scale up their non-oil, non-precious metals trade to USD 100 billion over the next three years, marking a new milestone i... Read More


Kirk's death ignites free speech fire storm among Trump supporters

Published on, Sept. 22 -- September 22, 2025 4:22 AM The White House crackdown on political rhetoric in the aftermath of activist Charlie Kirk's assassination has exposed a rift among conservatives, ... Read More


Benchmarks stumble as $100,000 H-1B toll weighs on IT shares

Mumbai, Sept. 22 -- The headline equity benchmarks ended lower for the second consecutive session, weighed down by the Trump administration's decision to impose a one-time fee of $100,000 on new H-1B ... Read More


President to undertake official visit to Japan

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will leave for Japan on September 27 for a four-day official visit, at the invitation of the Japanese Government, the Ministry of Foreign Affa... Read More


Germany insists negotiations for Palestinian statehood

Published on, Sept. 22 -- September 22, 2025 4:16 PM Germany on Monday reaffirmed that it would not recognise a Palestinian state without direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, emphas... Read More


Top Democratic senator warns Trump on 'path to dictatorship'

Published on, Sept. 22 -- September 22, 2025 4:16 AM The top US Democratic senator warned Sunday that President Donald Trump's call for the Justice Department to take action against his enemies puts ... Read More


US again clarifies Trump's H-1B proclamation, says existing visa holders not impacted

Washington, Sept. 22 -- The US State Department on Sunday (local time) has offered more clarity on President Donald Trump's H-1B visa proclamation, which has triggered panic across the tech industry a... Read More


Emotional Trump comforted by Eric - Then Don Jr. cracks up the crowd with dad impersonation

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- President Donald Trump appeared visibly emotional during the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Photos from the ... Read More