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Revised H-1B Fee Only For New Applicants, Won't Affect Renewals Either: Sources

$100,000 H-1B Fee Only For New Applicants, Won't Impact Existing Visa Holders: Sources

Published on: 20.09.2025 17:46
Authorities Kidnapping, Making People 'Disappear' In Balochistan: Pak Leader

In a big statement, Pakistani politician Maulana Fazl-Ur-Rehman said that people are being disappeared and kidnapped by the country's authorities in Balochistan.

Published on: 20.09.2025 17:35
Elderly British Couple Back In UK After Taliban Release

An elderly British couple released by the Taliban authorities after almost eight months in detention in Afghanistan arrived back in the UK.

Published on: 20.09.2025 16:06
China Teen Gains 1.4 Cm From Body Lengthening Therapy, Loses It In 2 Weeks

A Chinese teen who participated in a "body lengthening" program for six months grew taller, only to see the gains vanish as soon as the treatment ended.

Published on: 20.09.2025 13:09
NASA IMAP Mission To Explore The Far Reaches Of The Solar System

NASA is gearing up to launch the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP), a mission aimed at exploring the farthest reaches of our solar system.

Published on: 20.09.2025 13:07
China Extends Social Media Sanctions To Include Weibo, Kuaishou

China's internet regulator said it would take "disciplinary and punitive measures" against popular apps Weibo and Kuaishou for highlighting celebrity news and "undesirable" content, extending a crackdown on social media platforms.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:58
Zelensky Says Will Meet Trump Next Week As Russia Intensifies Attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would meet US counterpart Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly next week as Russia intensified strikes across his country.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:57
Emmanuel Macron Takes Risk With Palestinian Statehood Recognition

French President Emmanuel Macron scored a major diplomatic coup by declaring his intention to recognise a Palestinian state.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:47
'Shocked, Devastated': Gaza City Assault Leaves Palestinians Traumatised

Gaza City has been the focus of Israel's blistering assault in recent weeks, according to the territory's civil defence agency, a rescue force operating under Hamas authority.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:44
Hamas Releases "Farewell" Photo Of Hostages, Blames Israel's Gaza Invasion

Hamas, shared a compilation picture of the remaining 47 Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Saturday.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:44
US' H-1B Visa Application Fee Hike Will Hit Indian Tech Companies: Industry Body

Industry body Nasscom said the US' move to raise H-1B visa application fee to USD 100,000 will impact India's technology services companies as business continuity will be disrupted for onshore projects that may require "adjustments".

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:42
H-1B Visa Fee Hike May Make The Great American Dream Too Expensive To Achieve

United States President Donald Trump hiking H-1B non-immigrant visa fees to a steep USD 100,000 would affect thousands of Indian students with the American dream.

Published on: 20.09.2025 11:06
Man Drops Brand-New iPhone 17 Pro In Front Of Tim Cook. He Reacts

A fan’s iPhone 17 Pro unboxing took an unexpected turn when he dropped the device in front of Tim Cook, who responded with calm reassurance.

Published on: 20.09.2025 09:22
Rising Diabetes In US Kids: Can Mounjaro Be The Answer? New Study Says Yes

A new study reveals Mounjaro may help children as young as 10 manage Type 2 diabetes, significantly reducing blood sugar and weight, with Eli Lilly pushing to expand its use beyond adults.

Published on: 20.09.2025 09:21
US Attorney, Under Pressure To Charge Trump's Political Opponents, "Fired"

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he "fired" a federal prosecutor who was reportedly facing pressure over investigations into two of the Republican leader's political foes.

Published on: 20.09.2025 09:19
Last Solar Eclipse Of 2025 Tomorrow Night, Won't Be Visible In India

After witnessing a Total Lunar Eclipse or Blood Moon, skygazers across the globe are in for a treat today as the last solar eclipse of 2025 will grace the skies on Sunday night.

Published on: 20.09.2025 08:54
Operations At London, Other Major European Airports Hit After Cyber Attack

A cyberattack targeting a service provider for check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports including London's Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin, causing flight delays and cancellations, the operators said.

Published on: 20.09.2025 08:34
Trump-Backed Panel Questions Safety, Efficacy Of Covid-19 Vaccine Shots

A Trump-backed health panel questioned Friday the efficacy and safety of Covid-19 vaccines -- and declined explicitly to recommend them -- in an argument some experts said center on "myths" and "anecdotes."

Published on: 20.09.2025 08:16
New Drugs, Early Diagnosis: The Progress Against Alzheimer's Disease

After decades of unsuccessful research, two new drugs and a pioneering blood test have recently given Alzheimer's patients hope of fighting back against the debilitating disease - but questions remain about their effectiveness.

Published on: 20.09.2025 07:56
'Return To US Within 24 Hours, Don't Leave': Meta, Microsoft To H-1B Visa Holders

Major companies such as Meta and Microsoft went into a huddle on Saturday morning and urged all their H-1B visa holders to not leave the US for at least 14 days.

Published on: 20.09.2025 06:58

News from Arabic Countries

The Encampments: Inside the US student protests for Gaza

When students at Columbia University in the United States protest against the war on Gaza, they spark a global movement.

Published on: 20.09.2025 17:30
Brazil joins South Africa’s ‘genocide’ case against Israel at ICJ

Brazil now joins Spain, Ireland, Mexico, Turkiye and others who have signed on to the case.

Published on: 20.09.2025 16:10
Israeli air strike kills at least 4 children at Gaza City school

At least four children were killed in an Israeli air strike on a Gaza City school which was being used as a shelter.

Published on: 20.09.2025 15:48
India, Pakistan keen to avoid controversy ahead of crucial Asia Cup match

Pakistan cancel pre-match news conference, while India's captain sidesteps controversial questions before Dubai clash.

Published on: 20.09.2025 15:24
Dutch police use water cannon to disperse anti-immigration protestors

Thousands join anti-immigration protest in the Hague, with clashes leading to attacks on police vehicles.

Published on: 20.09.2025 15:09
Liverpool hold on against Everton after Gravenberch stunner opened derby

Ryan Gravenberch's 10th-minute stunner set Liverpool on their way to a 2-1 win against Everton in the Merseyside derby.

Published on: 20.09.2025 14:11
LIVE: Manchester United vs Chelsea – Premier League

Follow the build-up, analyses, and live text commentary of the game as United and Chelsea face-off at Old Trafford.

Published on: 20.09.2025 13:30
India says Trump’s H1-B visa fee hike could ‘disrupt families’

India’s foreign ministry says Trump administration’s move to increase H1-B visa fees may have humanitarian consequences.

Published on: 20.09.2025 13:01
Hamas posts ‘farewell picture’ of 48 captives as Israel destroys Gaza City

Palestinian group says an expanded Israeli ground invasion and air raids threaten safety of the captives held in Gaza.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:51
Around the world in a Free Palestine hoodie

From Uzbekistan’s steppe to the jungle of Colombia, my sweatshirt has evoked Palestinian solidarity all over.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:46
The complex stories after Charlie Kirk’s killing

Charlie Kirk was both the symptom and the disease afflicting the USA.

Published on: 20.09.2025 12:04
India vs Pakistan – Asia Cup Super Fours: Match time, tickets, teams

Will the teams make any changes? Who's the favourite to win? Which players can make an impact? Al Jazeera explains.

Published on: 20.09.2025 11:06
Israel shot her son and took his body. She can’t bury him or mourn

Israeli soldiers took Mahmoud Sanaqra after they shot him in February. His mother is still waiting to get him back.

Published on: 20.09.2025 10:52
Cyberattack hits check-in systems at some of Europe’s busiest airports

Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports among major European hubs confirming disruptions as a result of the attack.

Published on: 20.09.2025 10:45
Pakistani court indicts man over killing of teenage TikTok influencer

Umar Hayat, 22, pleads not guilty to murdering 17-year-old Sana Yousaf in her home earlier this year.

Published on: 20.09.2025 10:43
“It’s all about pay-to-play” in Trump’s H-1B visa policy

Professor Ramesh Srinivasan explains how Trump’s H-1B fee fits into a doctrine that is hitting tech.

Published on: 20.09.2025 09:27
Iraq set to open huge solar plant in Karbala to battle electricity crisis

Iraq is advancing several solar power projects as part of a plan to meet its electricity needs.

Published on: 20.09.2025 09:03
Liverpool vs Everton 2-1: Premier League – as it happened

All our updates from our full text commentary stream of the Merseyside derby, including post-match reaction.

Published on: 20.09.2025 08:30
Irish band Kneecap says Canada ban aims to ‘silence opposition to genocide’

Irish rap group has been denied entry for their alleged support for Hamas and Hezbollah, accusations the group denies.

Published on: 20.09.2025 07:43
First treaty to protect marine life in high seas to take effect in January

World's first-ever pact aims to fight threats like climate change, over-fishing and deep-sea mining.

Published on: 20.09.2025 07:28
Kenya court orders UK soldier’s arrest for Agnes Wanjiru death: All we know

A British national is accused of murdering and dumping the body of 21-year-old in a septic tank back in 2012.

Published on: 20.09.2025 07:15
US cancels temporary protected status for Syrians

Trump administration says Syrians in the US must leave the country within 60 days or face arrest and deportation.

Published on: 20.09.2025 06:35
LIVE: Israel ramps up Gaza City assault, kills children in school strike

Israeli forces continue to carry out attacks on Gaza's main urban centre with two children killed in a strike on tent.

Published on: 20.09.2025 05:00
‘We lost everything twice’: Afghan returnees struggle after earthquake

Afghans deported from Pakistan and Iran face homelessness after recent earthquake destroyed their homes and livelihoods.

Published on: 20.09.2025 04:01
Portugal to recognise a Palestinian state

Nine other countries, including France and the UK, also plan to recognise Palestinian statehood next week.

Published on: 20.09.2025 02:26