US court strikes down $100,000 H-1B visa fee; relief for skilled foreign workers
Washington: In a major relief for foreign professionals, a US federal court has blocked the Trump administration’s decision to impose…
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Iran warns Israel against attacks on Lebanon, threatens stronger response
Tehran: Iran has issued a fresh warning to Israel, saying any continued military strikes on southern Lebanon and Beirut’s Dahieh…
Ukraine launches major drone attack; Russia says 376 UAVs intercepted
Moscow: Russia said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 376 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 144 over the Leningrad region,…
Putin backs India’s strategic autonomy, cautions against pressure on Modi
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended India’s independent foreign policy, saying any attempt to exert pressure on Prime Minister…
Trump warns Iran: ‘No room for nuclear weapons’
Washington: US President Donald Trump has reiterated that Iran will not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons under any circumstances,…
India, Laos look to deepen ties in trade, technology and development
New Delhi: Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane on Tuesday called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati…
US House passes resolution seeking end to Iran war in setback for Trump
Washington: In a significant political setback for President Donald Trump, the US House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan war…
Israel, Lebanon agree to ceasefire after US-mediated talks in Washington
Washington: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire following two days of high-level negotiations in Washington, in a…
Reports of Trump-Netanyahu differences emerge amid Lebanon tensions
Washington: Reports of differences between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have surfaced amid escalating tensions…
Ebola cases rise in Africa; Russia announces new vaccine for Bundibugyo strain
Moscow: Russia has announced the development of a new vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus amid growing…