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US lawmaker to introduce bill to completely eliminate H-1B visa programme
New York: An American lawmaker will be introducing a bill to “completely eliminate” the H-1B visa programme and take away the pathway to citizenship that it offers, “forcing” individuals to “return home”…
- World
Sami Hamdi returns to UK after US detention over Gaza war comments
British–Tunisian commentator and journalist Sami Hamdi is on his way home to his family in the United Kingdom (UK) after spending more than two weeks in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
- World
US Congress votes to end longest govt shutdown
New York: The US Congress has finally voted to end the government shutdown after 42 days of paralysis of most operations. The House of Representatives voted 222 to 209, mostly along partisan…
- World
US to deny more visas based on health, finances under new rule
Washington: A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions such as…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia doubles down on terms for Israel ties before Trump talks
Hyderabad: United States President Donald Trump has called for normalisation of Saudi Arabia-Israel ties; however, it is unlikely to happen when Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman visits the White House on…
- World
Over 2000 flights cancelled across US as govt shutdown enters day 40
Washington: As the US federal government shutdown entered its 40th day, more than 2,000 flights were cancelled and over 8,000 delayed nationwide, according to flight tracking website FlightAware. Since the Federal Aviation…
- Middle East
Al-Sharaa to become first Syrian President to visit White House
Beirut: Two decades ago, Ahmad al-Sharaa was held in a US-run detention centre in Iraq after joining al-Qaida militants fighting against American forces there. Few would have predicted that he would go…
- World
US airlines again cancel more than 1000 flights
Washington: US airlines again cancelled more than 1,000 flights on Saturday, the second day of the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce air traffic because of the government shutdown. So far, the…
- Andhra Pradesh
Telugu student dies in US days after completing MS, family in shock
Hyderabad: A 23-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh, who was studying in the United States, was found dead by her roommates. Rajyalakshmi was the daughter of Yarlagadda Ramakrishna and Nagamani from Karanchedu in…
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US President Donald Trump plans to visit India next year
Washington: US President Donald Trump said he plans to visit India soon, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great man” and his “friend.” Responding to a question during a press conference…
- World
US flight cancellations accelerate as airlines comply with govt shutdown order
Washington: US airlines began cancelling hundreds of flights on Thursday due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s order to reduce traffic at the country’s busiest airports starting Friday because of the ongoing government…
- Hyderabad
Deeply attached to Hyderabad, reveals cousin on Virginia Lt Guv elect Ghazala Hashmi
Hyderabad: India-born American politician Ghazala Hashmi, who was elected as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor, had visited her hometown of Hyderabad a decade ago, displaying a profound attachment to the city, according to her…
- World
Massive fireball erupts as UPS plane crashes at Kentucky airport, 7 dead
Louisville: First responders prepared to resume looking for victims Wednesday after a UPS cargo plane crashed and exploded in a massive fireball while taking off from the company’s global aviation hub at…
- World
Thousands of flights delayed as US shutdown drags on
Washington: Airports across the United States are experiencing mounting disruption as the federal government shutdown crosses the one-month mark, with staffing shortages contributing to widespread flight delays and long security lines. The…
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Indian-origin truck driver sober at time of crash but faces negligent homicide charges: US
New York: An Indian-origin driver who crashed his semi-truck killing three people in California last month was not driving while intoxicated, contrary to initial reports, but the case remains a grossly negligent…
