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Tehran: Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated further after Tehran warned Washington of retaliation over the latest round of US military strikes. The warning came shortly after the US carried out fresh attacks on Iranian targets, saying the operation was aimed at reducing Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Reacting to the strikes, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the United States should no longer assume that military pressure and broken commitments would go unanswered. "America still hasn't learned that bullying and breaking promises are no longer cost-free. Let me…

Washington: The United States has launched an investigation into alleged fraud involving H-1B and PERM work visas by multiple companies, with a senior federal official naming IT services major Cognizant among the companies under scrutiny. US Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D'Esposito said investigators have already begun to issue dozens of subpoenas in relation to the fraud investigation. "We've already started to issue dozens of subpoenas; we are going to make sure that we track down every lead. We have whistleblowers talking about some of the biggest companies like Cognizant, who have been sort of, you know, in the chatter…

Melbourne: As part of his three-nation tour, PM Modi on Thursday met his Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, in Melbourne during the second leg of his three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. The meeting comes after PM Modi arrived in Australia on Wednesday and was accorded a grand welcome by the Indian community, marked by cultural performances showcasing the shared heritage between the two countries. During the meeting, PM Modi said, "... The world is currently navigating a period marked by uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and an energy crisis. In such times, it is both natural and essential…

Washington: The US military launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran to further degrade Tehran's ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The announcement came hours after President Donald Trump threatened to unleash more military action against Iran after saying that the Iranian attacks signaled the end of the ceasefire. In a post shared on X, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said, "At the direction of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Central Command forces have started conducting additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz."…