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Defying Trump, Israel strikes Iran to demand role in peace talks
When Israel struck targets in Iran on Monday, June 8, in apparent defiance of US President Donald Trump, it was not simply a military action. It was a signal to Washington that…
- Sports
Detained, denied, stranded: Ugly face of FIFA World Cup as US plays spoilsport
The United States is turning away the very people it promised to welcome. Less than a week before the FIFA World Cup kicks off on American soil, referees have been barred at…
- World
AI can soon use 3 pc of global water, electricity, warns UN
Hamilton: One argument often used to quell concerns about the rising energy and resource demand of data centres is that artificial intelligence (AI) models will need less in the future as they…
- Middle East
US army Apache crashes near Strait of Hormuz, pilots ‘fine’
A US Army Apache attack helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, June 8, and its two crew members were rescued safely, The New York Times reported, citing two people briefed on the…
- World
Indian diaspora groups welcome court ruling on H-1B visa fee
Washington: US-based Indian diaspora advocacy groups welcomed the Massachusetts federal court’s decision to strike down the USD 100,000 fee levied by the Trump administration on H-1B visas, contending that it was appropriate…
- World
US judge says USD 100,000 H1B fee unlawful, strikes it down
Washington: A federal judge struck down President Donald Trump’s controversial $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, ruling that the administration exceeded its authority and imposed what amounted to an unlawful tax…
- Middle East
Iranian military announces it is halting offensive operations
The Iranian military’s joint command on Monday, June 8, said it was halting its offensive operations after Israel and Iran exchanged fire in their first attacks since the United States struck a…
- Business
Oil prices surge, while global stocks skid as West Asia conflict
Tokyo: Global shares sank on Monday, June 8, after Wall Street ended last week with its worst day since October, while oil prices jumped more than USD 4 as fighting flared between…






