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Marjorie Taylor Greene hits back at Trump on H-1B with 8 objections; ‘America First and America Only’

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene did not like US President Donald Trump’s recent comments suggesting that the US should welcome more skilled foreign workers under the H-1B visa program due to a lack of “talent” in the Read More

US Judge Orders Release Of Hundreds Arrested Amid Trump’s Immigration Crackdown In Illinois

US District Judge Jeffrey Cummings ordered release of hundreds arrested in Illinois during the immigration crackdown, citing unlawful tactics by Gregory Bovino and ICE. Read More

Jaishankar meets Ukrainian, Saudi counterparts on G7 FMM sidelines; discusses regional, bilateral issues

Ottawa, Nov 12 (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held separate meetings with his Ukrainian and Saudi counterparts on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) Outreach session in Canada, discussing recen Read More

Scott Bessent doubles down on Trump’s H-1B remarks, but there’s a catch: ‘Come to US, train workers, then go home’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday explained President Donald Trump’s new approach to the H-1B visa programme, saying it is designed to bring skilled foreign workers to the United States temporarily — not to replace Americ Read More

Jaishankar meets Rubio in Canada; discusses trade and supply chains amid tariff tensions

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held talks with his American counterpart Marco Rubio that largely focused on issues relating to trade and supply chains. Read More

South Sudan president fires Vice President Bol Mel, strips him of rank of general

South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Wednesday dismissed Benjamin Bol Mel as vice president and deputy leader of the ruling party, state television said, unexpectedly cutting ties with a man widely rumoured to be Kiir’s own preferred successor. Read More

Ukraine’s $100m Graft Scandal Turns Glare On Zelensky, Russia-NATO War “A Growing Certainty” | 4k

Ukraine’s energy and justice ministers resigned on Wednesday (Nov. 12) over their alleged involvement in a sweeping corruption scandal in the country’s energy sector. Read More

Jaishankar Holds Talks With Ukrainian Foreign Minister On G7 Meet Sidelines

Jaishankar met Andrii Sybiha and Marco Rubio at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Canada, discussing Ukraine, maritime security, and India-US ties amid global security talks. Read More

‘Funeral for democracy’: Pakistan parliament grants lifelong immunity and sweeping powers to army chief Munir

Pakistan’s parliament approved a constitutional amendment on Wednesday to expand the powers of the army chief and curb the remit of its Supreme Court, a move that critics said had done irreparable harm to the country’s democracy. Read More

Jaishankar calls for global cooperation on maritime security at G7 meet

Ottawa, Nov 12 (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday discussed Indo-Pacific cooperation and outlined India’s vision for a secure and resilient maritime domain at a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Canada that focused on Read More

US sanctions 32 entities, individuals from several countries including India

Washington, Nov 12 (PTI): The US on Wednesday announced sanctions against 32 entities and individuals from several countries, including India and China for links to Iran’s ballistic missile programme. Read More

Who is Barry Sternlicht? Billionaire who said Zohran Mamdani will turn New York City into Mumbai

Billionaire investor Barry Sternlicht stirred a row after saying that New York City could “turn into Mumbai” under newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed rent-freeze and housing policies. Read More