Why are US Republicans debating the future of H-1B high-skill work visas?
A debate over what shape hardline immigration policies will take regarding high-skilled work visas has become the first major policy…
Chinese, Iranian foreign ministers pledge closer cooperation ahead of Trump’s return to office
China remains Iran’s largest trading partner and a crucial buyer of its oil, reportedly circumventing international sanctions by importing through…
Elon Musk vows to ‘go to war’ over H-1B visa program amid rift with Trump supporters
Musk, a naturalised US citizen born in South Africa, has held an H-1B visa, and his electric-car company Tesla obtained…
Did a bird strike cause the South Korean flight crash? Experts say…
Officials confirmed that pilots declared a mayday after receiving a bird strike warning, but it remains unclear if the aircraft…
Elon Musk stirs controversy by supporting Germany’s far-right party AfD ahead of key elections
Germany is to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last…
Boxing Day Test hero Scott Boland strikes in unlikely fashion to set up thrilling finale
A gritty 10th-wicket stand between Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland has helped frustrate India and push Australia’s lead to 333…
Irwin bushfire emergency: People told to leave area as fire crews continue to fight blaze in Mid West
Crews have gained the upper hand in a bushfire emergency in the Mid West, with the threat level downgraded to…
‘Should I say my last words?’: Tragic final text as more than 170 feared dead in South Korea plane crash
At least 124 people have been killed when an airliner landed without wheels, veering off the runway and erupting in…
Drowning deaths claim two tourists and swimmer in separate instances on weekend
Three people have drowned in Australian waters as the summer death toll continues to climb during the festive period. Police…
India Missed Opportunity, Tough Task To Win Boxing Day Test: Sunil Gavaskar
File photo of Indian cricket team.© AFP Legendary Sunil Gavaskar feels India have missed an opportunity by allowing Australia's lower…
“Ego Took Over”: Sunil Gavaskar Justifies “Stupid, Stupid, Stupid” Rant At Rishabh Pant
Sunil Gavaskar has revealed his decision to criticise Rishabh Pant for his dismissal.© X (Twitter) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar…
“Will Bowl 20 Overs…”: Mitchell Starc’s Warning To India Ahead Of Day 5 Of MCG Test
Australia pacer Mitchell Starc said that he is not bothered by his fitness concerns.© AFP Australian pacer Mitchell Starc said…
Bird strike or mechanical glitch? Jeju Air crash prompts questions over exact cause
Various interpretations have emerged regarding the cause of the deadly airliner crash in South Korea's southwestern county of Muan on…
PM Modi addresses Mann Ki Baat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the creator economy is bringing new energy to achieve $5 trillion economy. In…
Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes
Synopsis Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes from Jan. 1. The ban is due to health and…
Economy to grow at 6.5-6.8% in FY25: Deloitte
New Delhi: Indian economy is likely to grow at 6.5-6.8 per cent this fiscal and slightly higher between 6.7-7.3 per…
How 2024 unfolded for Vladimir Putin
In 2024, President Vladimir Putin further cemented his grip on power and sought to counter Russia's isolation from the West…
Biden to announce additional military assistance to Ukraine
Ukraine is facing an intensified onslaught by Russia, which is now using thousands of North Korean troops to augment its…
In a first, US anti-missile THAAD system used in Israel to counter attacks from Yemen
Each THAAD battery typically includes interceptors, launchers mounted on trucks, a radar system, a fire control unit, and support equipment.…
Slovakia says ready to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks, Kyiv raises concerns
Slovakia on Friday confirmed its readiness to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, despite Kyiv’s accusation that it is…
US imposes sanctions on Georgian ex-PM billionaire Ivanishvili over pro-Russia stance
Bidzina Ivanishvili, who made billions in Russia in metals and telecoms in the 1990s, has spearheaded a rapid turn away…
Taiwanese fighter who served in Ukraine says island unprepared for Chinese invasion
Despite increasing Chinese military drills near the island, Taiwan faces significant challenges in readiness. Government officials point to shortages in…
Ukraine claims North Korean units suffering heavy losses in Russia’s Kursk region
Ukrainian forces launched an incursion into Russia’s Kursk region in August, a move that undermined Russia’s military prestige and forced…
Bangladeshi tourist arrivals to India drop after political crisis, reveals data
The decline in Bangladeshi tourists, after the political crisis and coup, has adversely affected India’s foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs), according…
Putin pitches Slovakia as mediator for Ukraine peace deal, says Fico ‘takes neutral position’
Vladimir Putin said Russia was open to a Slovakian proposal to host peace talks with Ukraine with a view to…
Did Sriram Krishnan, Trump’s AI advisor donate to Kamala Harris’ campaign? What’s the truth?
Far-right activist Laura Loomer has accused Sriram Krishnan, US President-elect Donald Trump’s AI advisor nominee, of donating to Kamala Harris’…
Sam Kerr makes mad dash home to see hospitalised grandmother
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr was in no mood to speak to reporters when she landed in Perth on Saturday. Kerr…
IKEA names its furniture for Swedish destinations. This man road-tripped to visit them
Hear the word “Kallax” and many people, particularly those outside of Sweden, will immediately think of a certain style of…
Australia’s ‘Bigfoot’ watched over the small town of Kilcoy for decades. Then one day, it disappeared
The small town of Kilcoy is not the site of the first, or even the most recent, “Yowie” sighting. And…
African victims of clergy abuse deserve justice and accountability, too
The Church of England is facing a long overdue reckoning in Africa. Its leader, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, announced…
Olmo closer to Barcelona exit after registration request rejected
Barcelona midfielder left in limbo with exit looming after Spanish court rejects player’s registration. A Spanish court has rejected Barcelona’s…
Turkiye to allow pro-Kurdish party to visit jailed PKK founder
DEM Party expected to hold face-to-face meeting with Abdullah Ocalan, who has been in prison for 25 years. Turkiye will…
Mozambique president-elect urges ‘unity’ amid unrest, citizens fleeing
Daniel Chapo says he will be ‘president of all’, calls for ‘non-violence’ after week of protests against vote-rigging. Mozambique’s president-elect…
US homelessness up 18 percent in last year amid cost of living crisis
Continued rise in homelessness in the United States driven largely by lack of affordable housing options, experts say. The number…
McCarthyism stalked my family. Its paranoia contains a lesson for Trump’s second term | Richard Sennett
The rise of Donald Trump aroused in me an old fear of Senator Joseph McCarthy. Both McCarthy and Trump rose…
Trailblazing CBS sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer aged 78
Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on…
Janet Yellen issues warning to Congress as US nears debt limit
Janet Yellen, the treasury secretary, has said her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures”, or special accounting maneuvers…
Struggling Sacramento Kings fire coach Mike Brown after 13-18 start to season
The Sacramento Kings have fired coach Mike Brown less than halfway through his third season with the team mired in…
‘Heart of cruelty’: Trump border chief condemned over migrant policy
Julián Castro, the former US housing secretary, has accused Donald Trump’s incoming border enforcement chief of ushering in “cruelty part…
NBA’s Christmas Day ratings skyrocket
The NBA got viewers for Christmas, even while going up against NFL games. The NBA's five-game Christmas line-up was the…
All-daCosta selections ‘sign of growth’ for McGrath coach
Jermaine Thomas, head coach of McGrath High School, is pleased with the progress of the school's football programme after four…
Christmas Day tragedy
The festive season turned into heartbreak for two families when a fatal crash claimed the lives of 22-year-old Aundre Clarke,…
Haaland penalty miss, Fernandes red card pile on woes for City, United
Erling Haaland's failure from the penalty spot and Bruno Fernandes' latest red card compounded the woes of Manchester City and…
Raddesh Roman wins jockeys’ title by one victory on dramatic final day
Raddesh Roman won his first jockeys’ championship at Caymanas Park on Saturday by one winner, 133-132, surviving a tremendous last-day…
Horóscopo del sábado 28 de diciembre de 2024: esto es lo que los astros tienen preparado para ti hoy
Explora lo que te deparará tu destino después de leer qué tienen los astros preparados para ti hoy. Puede que…
IND vs AUS Live: Pant, Jadeja key as India look to avoid follow-on
There will be half an hour early start on Day 4 (10 am local time) to compensate for the lost…
‘Impressed me from the 1st Test’: Sachin Tendulkar heaps praise on Nitish Reddy after Boxing Day Test brilliance
The 21-year-old displayed an aggressive approach during his 127-run partnership with Sundar, rescuing the Indian innings from the brink of…
Hansal Mehta slams Anupam Kher for calling him ‘hypocrite’ over Manmohan Singh’s biopic The Accidental Prime Minister
Hansal Mehta criticised Anupam Kher's portrayal of Dr. Manmohan Singh in The Accident Prime Minister. The actor called him 'hypocrite'…
This is how Amazon crushed dream of Indian entrepreneur who once earned Rs 2000000 daily, now earns Rs 0 due to…
But often, success is tempered by challenges. As his brand of home organizers grew in popularity, Amazon took note of…
‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes’: Heartwarming clip shows men rescue bird, video goes viral
A viral video shows a group of men rescuing a pigeon tangled in electrical wires, earning widespread praise for their…