WASHINGTON: The US government entered a partial shutdown on Saturday after Congress failed to approve a funding deal ahead of a midnight deadline. While the Senate passed a bipartisan spending package 71–29, the House of Representatives is out of town and is not expected to vote on the measure until Monday, a Republican leadership aide […]
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Trump administration adds 65,000 H-2B seasonal worker visas
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration will make an additional 65,000 H-2B seasonal guest worker visas available through September 30, according to a notice in the Federal Register. The visas are intended for employers at risk of severe financial hardship due to labor shortages in industries such as construction, hospitality, landscaping and seafood processing. Read More: Trump […]
US border czar shifts ICE tactics in Minneapolis after deadly clashes
MINNEAPOLIS: Tom Homan, newly appointed as the federal commander of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, announced on Thursday that operations would become more “targeted,” moving away from broad street sweeps that have sparked national outrage. Read More: Second killing by federal agents in Minneapolis triggers strong Homan said the 3,000-strong federal force in the […]
Netanyahu accepts Trump’s invite to join global ‘Board of Peace’
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join the proposed “Board of Peace”, an initiative the White House says is designed to promote global stability and help resolve ongoing conflicts, Netanyahu’s office confirmed on Wednesday. Read More: Israel PM holds meeting after objecting to Gaza advisory panel In […]
US pauses immigrant visas from Pakistan over vetting concerns
ISLAMABAD: The United States has announced a temporary pause on immigrant visa processing for Pakistan and 74 other countries, effective January 21, citing the need to ensure that applicants are “vetted to the maximum degree” and meet eligibility criteria, according to a statement shared by the US Embassy in Islamabad on Friday. Read More: Pakistan hopeful US […]
Migrant deaths in US ICE detention rise sharply under Trump
US immigration detention centers are facing renewed scrutiny after data showed a spike in migrant deaths in custody during the opening days of 2026, following a year that already marked a two-decade high in fatalities. The figures come amid mounting criticism of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) tactics after the fatal shooting of a protester […]
FBI searches Washington Post journalist home in classified leak probe
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents searched the home of a Washington Post journalist on Wednesday as part of an investigation into potential sharing of classified government information, a move that civil liberties groups warned could chill press freedom in the United States. Read More: FBI thwarts Los Angeles new year bomb plot – Daily […]
Buying Greenland could cost US about $700 billion, estimates suggest
WASHINGTON: Estimates circulating in U.S. political and strategic circles suggest that acquiring Greenland could cost the United States around $700 billion, underscoring the huge financial stakes if Washington pursues President Donald Trump’s idea of purchasing the massive Arctic territory. Greenland is an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark with strategic importance due to its […]
Congress pushes back against potential US action on Iran
Opposition is growing in the US Congress to any potential military action against Iran, with lawmakers warning that such intervention could backfire and would violate the Constitution. Read More: US senate blocks bid to limit Trump’s Iran war powers Senior Democrats and Republicans alike have questioned the Trump administration’s threats of military action amid widespread protests in Iran […]
India’s $2.3M lobbying fails to impress U.S.
India faced a diplomatic setback in the United States despite spending millions on lobbying efforts. Reports reveal that the Indian government hired multiple U.S. lobbying firms to restore its diplomatic image. Even high-value campaigns could not prevent India from facing setbacks on key international fronts. According to investigative reports, India paid $450,000 to a U.S. […]