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US Moves To End 60-Day Grace Period For H-1B, Other Work Visa Holders
Under the planned rule change, published in the Federal Register by the US Department of Homeland Security, those with H-1B and certain other temporary work visas would have to leave the country as soon as their employment ends.
25 Killed After Fire Breaks Out On Cargo Ship In China
State news agency Xinhua said earlier that the fire broke out at around 11:15 am during the ship's port call for maintenance, without specifying the cause of the fire.
Trump Aides Warn Iran War Could Drag On Till He Leaves Office In 2029: Report
The report stands in contrast to what Trump said on Wednesday about the Iran war ending "immediately" after the US votes in midterm elections in November.
Opinion: Opinion | US Can Threaten, Not Dictate: What India's Iran Message Really Means
If India's Bishkek message was a signal to the US, then Pezeshkian's arrival in New Delhi for BRICS will be a defining note: that India's strategic autonomy is not up for debate
Before Jacob Coxon, Elon Musk And Other Experts Warned About AI's Existential Threat
However, these concerns are around artificial general intelligence (AGI) rather than normal, specific AI (like self-driving car software).
August Was World's Joint-Hottest Month On Record, Say Scientists
The world just experienced its joint-hottest month since records began, with August pushing the planet's average global temperature to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels.
China Keeps Up Suspense Over Xi's India Visit 48 Hours Ahead Of BRICS Summit
If Xi finally decides to participate in the annual summit, it will be his first trip to India in seven years and a showcase for attempts to set aside disagreements to project a strong front while the US is mired in conflict with Iran.
No Jobs, Low Pay, Falling Home Prices: China's Social Media Is Getting Darker
On RedNote, Douyin and Weibo, posts about financial struggles are getting thousands and sometimes millions of views.
Opinion: Opinion | For Years, Azerbaijan Backed Pak, Snubbed India. Now Comes The U-Turn
Azerbaijan, which had until recently been condemning India's Operation Sindoor and even allowing Kashmir Day events by the Pakistan Embassy, is now slowly rethinking its ties. But why?
Anthropic Whistleblower Explains Why AI Is Bigger Threat Than Nukes
The researcher, who says he spent three years conducting research at Anthropic and OpenAI, labelled AI "possibly the most dangerous technology that humanity has ever created."
Kim Jong Un's Daughter Believed To Have Younger Sibling: Report
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter is believed to have a younger sibling, South Korea's spy agency said on Thursday, offering a view into his family structure.
Fact-Checking Trump's 9/11 Claims: Where Was He On September 11, 2001
Donald Trump narrated a story about allegedly being carried away by firefighters due to fears of an imminent building collapse at some point after the incident.
Elon Musk's Ex Reveals He Wanted "Legion Of Children Before Civil War"
Ashley St. Clair revealed that Musk's team offered her a $40 million payment and a monthly stipend of $100,000 if she signed a non-disclosure agreement.
"Get Off Our Roads": Team Trump's Racist 'Mr Singh' Poster In US
Incidentally, the robot featured on the poster, meant to signify the US, is a character from Transformer lore, which is literally an alien.
After Outrunning Usain Bolt, China's Robot Champion Races Towards Real-World Work
A week after his robot outran humanity's fastest man, Jack Guo is already chasing a harder goal.
Trump's Iran Campaign Echoes Post-9/11 'Forever Wars'
When Donald Trump campaigned for a second term in the White House, he promised to be a "president of peace" who would stop foreign wars, not start them.
48-Year-Old Handed 14-Year Prison Sentence For Taking Photos Of Military Graves In Russia
Such cases have prompted the Federal Security Service (FSB) to increase surveillance of cemeteries in the region.
Houthis Escalate Attacks On Saudi Arabia, 'Islamic NATO' Faces Test
The latest round of conflict between the Houthis and Yemen's Saudi-backed internationally recognised government is in its most-serious phase since a United Nations brokered peace ended 8 years of fighting in 2022.
India To Pitch RBI Backed Cross-Border Digital Currencies For BRICS Payments: Report
India is proposing BRICS countries link up their central bank digital currencies for cross-border transactions, thereby reducing reliance on banks and cutting down on costs.
Sheikh Hasina's Daughter Resigns As WHO Regional Head After Fraud Allegations
Saima Wazed, the World Health Organization's Southeast Asia head and daughter of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned on Wednesday.
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US holds memorials for the 9/11 attacks, 25 years later
In New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania, mourners gathered to remember nearly 3,000 people killed during the hijackings.
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
The FDA says contaminated lettuce has been removed from the market after nearly 13,000 linked cases.
UK lawmakers vote against bill to legalise assisted dying
Parliament's lower chamber, the House of Commons, rejected the legislation by 286 votes to 270.
Rising petrol costs drive sharp inflation increase in US in August
Petrol prices jumped 3.9 percent month-to-month, accounting for one-third of the overall inflation increase in August.
‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?
A growing number of fishermen say their boats have been struck by US forces as Trump expands his anti-drug campaign.
Morocco PM takes aim at federation chief over 2030 World Cup final boast
Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch slams his country's football chief after claim Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final.
Houthis declare Red Sea shipping safe except for Saudi vessels
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said maritime navigation in the Red Sea is safe, except for Saudi ships.
US diplomacy under fire as Russia escalates attacks on Ukrainian officials
The Witkoff-Kushner visit to Moscow was immediately followed by Russian attacks on Kyiv.
Passenger plane aborts landing after wing clips Dublin runway
A passenger aboard a Ryanair Boeing 737 recorded the moment the aircraft’s wingtip struck the runway at Dublin airport.
Erdogan: The Making of Modern Turkiye
An interview with Turkish President Erdogan on foreign policy, regional conflicts and 25 years of AK Party rule.
Trump pays tribute to the victims of 9/11 at Pentagon ceremony
US President Donald Trump remembered the victims of the September 11 attacks at a ceremony to mark the 25th anniversary.
Philippines ferry fire death toll rises to 35 after bodies recovered
Coast Guard says 30 more bodies recovered after five people were initially confirmed dead in Wednesday's disaster.
Houthis take control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, reports say
The Iran-backed Houthi forces have taken control over most of the western Red Sea coastal line
Four former US presidents mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 in New York City
Former US Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton are remembering the victims of the 9/11.
‘Tool of oppression’: Rising number of UK pro-Palestine voices debanked
A Palestine Action prisoner's mother, politician George Galloway and a leftist news outlet are among those speaking up.
Nigeria suspends official visits to South Africa over anti-migrant violence
Months of anti-foreigner protests across South Africa have forced tens of thousands to leave the country.
Can the Houthis close the Red Sea after seizing the Yemen coast?
Some observers see a force that has improved impressively in the past years, but others doubt the Houthis can sustain wins.
Ebola case detected in seventh DR Congo province
Case found in northwestern province of South-Ubangi bordering the Central African Republic and Congo-Brazzaville.
Hull City’s Sorba Thomas unharmed as car overturned in crash
Premier League club confirms accident, says 27-year-old Welsh international 'unscathed'.
‘Majority do not welcome him’: Trump heads to Ireland amid fury over Gaza
Protests set to erupt across Ireland, where President Connolly has long regarded the US as an untrustworthy power.
Why Pakistan is talking to Iran as the Houthi-Saudi fight escalates
Pakistan faces growing pressure to honour its Saudi defence commitments while keeping diplomatic channels to Iran open.
The vanishing pharmacy of the Sundarbans
As rising seas push salt into the world's largest mangrove, traditional medicinal plants are being lost.
The dystopian legal architecture of the ‘war on terror’ must be dismantled
A quarter-century after 9/11, we are still living under the security order it unleashed.
Arsenal manager Arteta ‘very surprised’ at Jesus blast over Barcelona move
Gabriel Jesus claims he was forced to train alone before Barcelona move, but Arsenal 'surprised' by criticism.
Russian strikes kill two in Kyiv as Moscow targets capital’s fuel stations
Second day of strikes on fuel stations suggest a new campaign focused on civilian areas in the Ukrainian capital.