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The programme will run from July 1 to December 31 across select US embassies and consulates, as visa processing delays continue globally
There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, and no tsunami warning or watch was issued
The courts decision overturns a policy that had sharply reduced H-1B applications.
While announcing the pause, Tehran warned that any further aggression by Israel or its allies, including actions in southern Lebanon, would trigger a much stronger response
Han will become the countrys second female premier, assuming her appointment is approved by the national assembly, elevating a former technology executive to one of the nations highest political posts.
Despite growing support for rejoining the EU, opinion remains split along generational and party lines. Younger voters overwhelmingly favor reversing Brexit, whereas half of those ages 55 and above oppose returning to the bloc
The total pipeline of announced low-carbon industrial projects is 969 in sectors that include chemicals, aviation, cement and metals
The Goldman Sachs report followed the release of firm US job growth data for May that suggested a resilient labour market, fuelling expectations for a rate hike this year
Israel said the closure would not affect the humanitarian situation in the region since adequate aid had already been delivered since the ceasefire began
Renewed attacks risk derailing US-Iran peace talks as oil prices surge over 3%
According to reports, Trump told Netanyahu that a peace agreement could be reached within days and also called on Iran to return to the negotiating table.
The strike hit a residential building, damaging four of its seven floors. An unexploded weapon was found in the rubble
German Research Centre for Geosciences had initially estimated the magnitude at 7.3 before revising it higher
The escalation follows Israeli strikes in Beirut and comes as international mediators seek to revive negotiations between Tehran and Washington
The war has cut oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz, creating the world's biggest-ever supply crisis
Trump also said that he was not demanding that Lebanon be a part of a short-term deal with Tehran
The meeting between the two leaders is their first since Kim travelled to Beijing for a World War II event in September 2025
The latest round of US and Iranian strikes has deepened uncertainty in the Gulf, threatening regional stability and adding to concerns over oil shipments, energy prices, and the prospects for a lasting peace deal.
Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was killed Friday evening, and his parents were wounded while driving in the Tel Rumeida area south of Hebron City, according to the Palestinian health ministry
Following skirmishes overnight between Hezbollah and Israel in southern Lebanon, Iran continued to insist on a ceasefire there before reaching a deal with the US
The discussion comes as concerns mount over AIs impact on jobs, data centre expansion, energy use, and public accountability.
A worst-case scenario could approach the worst Ebola outbreak in history, the West Africa epidemic in 2014-2016 -- which resulted in more than 28,000 reported cases and more than 11,000 deaths
The incident marks a further escalation in tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping route.
WFP said the conflict is causing significant spillover effects through higher energy prices, food inflation and trade disruptions, worsening food insecurity worldwide
The order calls for updated guidelines on autonomous weapon systems, emphasising that AI deployment must respect established chains of command, operational authority and human oversight in the use of force
The proposed American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act would require H-1B holders to maintain a residence abroad, reverse the long-standing dual intent policy, and prevent visa extensions linked to pending green card applications.
Large parts of southern Lebanon remain devastated after months of fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah
The latest exchange has raised concerns about the durability of a fragile ceasefire and efforts to revive negotiations over Irans nuclear programme
Indians feature prominently among founders who first arrived in the US as international students. There are 76 Indians who came to the US as international students and founded unicorns
US Under Secretary Rogers emphasizes the importance of strengthening strategic ties with India across technology, trade, and research collaborations

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