Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev criticised the US decision to raise the H-1B visa sponsorship fee to USD 100,000, calling it rushed and restrictive. He said the move hampers the flow of skilled Indian professionals, reflects pressure from US politics, and risks hurting innovation despite p
US President Donald Trump claimed he ended the India-Pakistan conflict through trade and said he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for "ending seven wars." He criticised Vladimir Putin over Ukraine, linking oil drilling to halting the conflict and saying 5,000-7,000 people are dying every we
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly to push for stronger sanctions on Russia, Al Jazeera reported.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said US President Donald Trump's "emotional" stance on Ukraine talks is understandable. Trump voiced frustration, saying Ukraine "let me down." Russian FM Sergey Lavrov noted Trump seeks quick solutions. Trump also warned of new sanctions but urged Europe to s
Former diplomat KP Fabian criticised US President Donald Trump's order raising H-1B visa sponsorship fees to USD 100,000, calling it "an atrocity and unnecessary." He warned it would hurt Indians and the American economy, saying Trump was "keen on scoring a self-goal."
Colombia has halted arms purchases from the US after President Gustavo Petro rejected Washington's criticism over cocaine trafficking. Petro said Colombia "will not be blackmailed" and called US aid "handouts," Al Jazeera reported. Trump recently decertified Colombia as an ally in the drug w
FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Sen. Adam Schiff in a fiery Senate hearing over the Epstein case, hurling personal insults as Chair Chuck Grassley intervened. Schiff accused Patel of trying to "save his job," while Sen. Cory Booker warned Patel might not remain FBI chief for long, The H
Vice President JD Vance began Monday's episode of The Charlie Kirk Show by recalling his role in the Trump-Vance campaign and crediting him with helping secure his place on the ticket.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has endorsed Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani for mayor, praising his affordability agenda. Mamdani leads polls by 22 points over Andrew Cuomo, who remains in the race. Trump called Mamdani "my little communist mayor," while Democrats remain divided, Al Jazeer
The Trump administration and China have reached a framework deal to keep TikTok running in the US, CNN reported. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent credited Trump's leadership, saying the agreement balances US security concerns with China's interests. Trump will meet Xi Jinping Friday to final
Qatar's PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani called on the world to reject "double standards" and hold Israel accountable ahead of an emergency Arab-Islamic summit in Doha. Leaders, including Palestinian President Abbas, will discuss responses to Israel's strike on Hamas. Hamas hopes
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham called the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk "an attack on a political movement," urging dialogue over violence. Kirk, a Trump ally and Turning Point USA founder, was shot at Utah Valley University. Lawmakers condemned the attack, while Trump blamed the "radica