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DHS ends automatic extension of work permits effective Oct 30

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has terminated the automatic extension of Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs) for immigrants filing renewal applications, effective for submissions on or after October 30.

2025-10-30T04:20:25.918507+00:00 IST

US Senate votes to revoke Trump’s tariffs on Canada

The US Senate on Wednesday (local time) voted 50-46 to revoke President Donald Trump's authority to impose steep tariffs on Canada, following his recent decision to raise tariffs on the country by an additional 10 per cent over a television ad that criticised his trade policies

2025-10-30T00:16:35.190658+00:00 IST

Florida Governor orders end of H1B Visa use in state universities

DeSantis also announced that Florida DOGE has partnered with Federal DOGE, the State University System, and institutional partners to cancel or repurpose millions of dollars in DEI-related grants.

2025-10-29T17:48:17.797211+00:00 IST

White House staffers to miss October paycheck amid shutdown

"Due to the lapse in appropriations, the Chief Administrative Officer's (CAO) Office of Payroll and Benefits has no authority to pay salaries until an appropriations continuing resolution or a Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill is signed into law," the notice states.

2025-10-29T17:02:08.703547+00:00 IST

US lawmakers confront China’s brutal war on faith with sanctions

According to The Epoch Times, Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Representative Mark Alford (R-Mo.) jointly unveiled the Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act, coinciding with International Religious Freedom Day.

2025-10-29T13:08:54.057340+00:00 IST

US Senate rejects Trump’s 50 per cent tariff imposition on Brazil

According to Politico, the voting on Tuesday (local time) saw five Republican Senators--Thom Tillis from North Carolina, Susan Collins from Maine, Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, Mitch McConnell from Kentucky, and Rand Paul from Kentucky--joining Democrats in supporting the resolution.

2025-10-29T06:01:06.914771+00:00 IST

India-US discuss trade, AI cooperation

India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra held productive conversation with US Senator Jacky Rosen on collaboration in AI, trade. He appreciated her steadfast support for strengthening counter-terrorism cooperations between New Delhi and Washington.

2025-10-29T04:44:51.291371+00:00 IST

US strikes drug-smuggling boats in Pacific, 14 killed, one surviv

The United States military carried out multiple strikes on four boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 14 people and leaving one survivor, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said.

2025-10-28T23:49:22.511718+00:00 IST

Chhath Mahaparv celebrated with great devotion at New Jersey

Around 40 Vratis (devotees) observed the sacred fast and performed Sandhya Arghya (evening offering), while over 700 members of the community gathered to witness and take part in the rituals. The park was filled with devotion as families sang traditional songs, lit diyas, and offered Thekua and fruits while standing in the holy water.

2025-10-28T15:11:23.100374+00:00 IST

Trump says "he'll love to" run for third presidential term

When asked about former White House strategist Steve Bannon's recent suggestion that he seek an unconstitutional third term, Trump said, "I would love to do it -- I have the best numbers ever,"

2025-10-27T23:38:52.444168+00:00 IST

Trump calls Russia's nuclear missile test "inappropriate"

Donald Trump also highlighted the US' nuclear capabilities, stating that they have a nuclear submarine.

2025-10-27T22:48:29.973093+00:00 IST

Putin should focus on ending war with Ukraine: Trump

Russian President Vladimir Putin had yesterday in his address to the Federal Assembly (Russia's bicameral parliament) stated that Moscow had developed a small-sized nuclear power unit that could be used in a cruise missile to extend its range practically indefinitely. According to Putin, this would be a low-flying missile with unpredictable trajectory, TASS reported.

2025-10-27T09:05:46.622906+00:00 IST

Tibetan man jailed in US for asylum fraud scheme

A Tibetan man, Tenzin Norbu, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for running a false asylum scheme in the US. He submitted fake Tibetan persecution stories for money, earning about $170,000. The fraud, uncovered after a multi-agency probe, affected nearly 100 asylum applicants.

2025-10-27T07:41:14.341799+00:00 IST

WUC urges European insurers to review ties with Hikvision, Dahua

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has urged European insurers and tech firms to stop using Hikvision and Dahua products, citing human rights abuses, cybersecurity risks, and misuse in conflict zones. It also warned of legal liabilities under new EU laws and called for audits and partnership reviews.

2025-10-27T06:18:25.470031+00:00 IST

US Senator warns land strikes in Venezuela a “real possibility”

US Senator Lindsey Graham warned that land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility" as the US intensifies air strikes on boats accused of drug trafficking. He said President Trump plans to brief Congress soon about potential military operations against Venezuela and Colombia.

2025-10-27T04:06:41.825889+00:00 IST

Hurricane Melissa: Caribbean countries brace for floods

Haiti, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Cuba and the Bahamas were opening shelters and making other emergency preparations as experts warned that Hurricane Melissa could become the strongest storm to make landfall in Jamaica's recorded history, according to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency.

2025-10-27T01:16:02.689117+00:00 IST

Trump calls for DOJ investigation in 2020 election rigging

"The 2020 Presidential Election, being Rigged and Stolen, is a far bigger SCANDAL. Look what happened to our Country when a Crooked Moron became our "President!" We now know everything. I hope the DOJ pursues this with as much "gusto" as befitting the biggest SCANDAL in American history! If not, it will happen again, including the upcoming Midterms," President Trump posted on Truth Social, while comparing it to the NBA gambling scandal.

2025-10-26T23:31:46.024752+00:00 IST

US President Trump dances with PM Anwar in Malaysia

US President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia for a five-day Asia tour to boost trade and regional ties. He received a colourful welcome in Kuala Lumpur, dancing with local performers as the White House post "TRUMP DANCE MALAYSIA VERSION" went viral online.

2025-10-26T09:44:57.814016+00:00 IST

US lawmakers call on White House to press China

The leadership of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) has urged the US administration to take up the cases of American citizens unjustly detained or subjected to exit bans in China, describing Beijing's actions as part of a "systemic tool of coercion and hostage-taking."

2025-10-26T09:38:49.149962+00:00 IST

US State Secy meets families of deceased Gaza hostages

Secretary Rubio called for the return of the bodies of deceased hostages, and said that the US "will not rest until their remains and all others are returned."

2025-10-26T01:09:48.975276+00:00 IST

Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% over ‘fraudulent’ Reagan ad

"Ronald Reagan LOVED Tariffs for purposes of National Security and the Economy, but Canada said he didn't! Their (Canada's) Advertisement was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY, but they let it run last night during the World Series, knowing that it was a FRAUD. Because of their serious misrepresentation of the facts and hostile act, I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying now. Thank you for your attention to this matter!," Donald Trump posted on Truth Social while aboard Air Force One.

2025-10-26T00:40:36.715015+00:00 IST