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H-1B operation has not kept pace with country’s needs: US commentator

Washington: The operation and implementation of H-1B visas, the valuable component of the US immigration system since 1990, has not kept pace with the country’s needs, an American political commentator told lawmakers,…
US Fed makes biggest rate hike since 1994

Washington: The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday (local time) raised interest rates by 75 basis points (bps) or three-quarters of a percentage point in the boldest move since 1994. It’s the largest…

Ukrainian, Canadian leaders discuss defence cooperation

Kiev: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he had discussed defence cooperation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. “Further defence cooperation was discussed,” Zelensky tweeted after the talks. The parties also coordinated…
Schwarzenegger recommends vegan food for champions; diet debate rages

Since time immemorial, human history and mythology abound with stories of legendary strongmen. In ancient Greece there is the story of the famed wrestler Milo of Croton who could pick up an Ox…
Turkey seeks to persuade Russia, Ukraine into grain deal to prevent food crisis

Ankara: Turkey is seeking to broker a grain corridor from Ukraine across the Black Sea as part of a United Nations-backed effort to avert a food crisis. Ukraine is a major grain…
Xi Jinping expresses readiness to help settle Ukraine crisis

Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday expressed his readiness to play a “constructive role” to help settle the Ukraine crisis, according to Chinese state-TV. In a telephonic conversation with his Russian…
NFTs, crypto are ‘100% based on greater fool theory’: Bill Gates

San Francisco: Tech billionaire Bill Gates has said that he holds no position in cryptocurrencies or non-fungible tokens (NFTs), as they are “100 per cent based on greater fool theory”. The theory…

Nadda to interact with Singapore foreign minister on June 16

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party chief J P Nadda will interact with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr Vivian Balakrishnan on June 16 at the party headquarters here. In a…
Germany’s daily COVID-19 infections top 100,000 again

Berlin: Germany recorded more than 1,00,000 new Covid-19 infections within one day for the first time since April, media reported. Germany’s national seven-day rate per 100,000 inhabitants more than doubled during the…
Canada to suspend Covid vaccine mandate for domestic, outbound travel

Ottawa: The Canadian federal government has announced that it will suspend vaccination requirements against Covid for domestic and outbound travel, federally regulated transportation sectors and federal government employees as of June 20.…
Guterres calls for end to violence stemming from religious differences in India

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call to stop any violence stemming from religious differences in India. His Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday that Guterres “is for the…
West Asia Quad: US, UAE, India, Israel to hold first summit next month

Washington: The United States has said that the first summit of the leaders of a new group of four nations — the US, India, Israel, and the UAE — will be held…
Canadian PM tests positive for Covid for second time

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in a tweet on Monday that he has again tested positive for Covid-19. Trudeau said that he would be following public health guidelines and isolating,…
Guterres calls for end to racism, discrimination

United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for efforts to eliminate racism and discrimination. “Over the next 100 days and beyond, let us work to safeguard the human rights of all…
China using COVID-19 app to restrict residents after rural banks run out of cash

Beijing: Authorities in the Chinese province of Henan are suspected to be restricting some residents’ movements using a COVID-19 app, following rare protests, BBC reported. Multiple people say they are being forced…