World

11

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

US proposes to scrap H-1B 60-day grace period after job loss: How will it affect Indians?

Washington: The United States has proposed doing away with the discretionary 60-day grace period that currently gives certain foreign workers time to look for a new job after their employment ends. The proposal could have major implications for skilled foreign professionals, including thousands of Indian workers employed in the US on H-1B visas. Under the proposed rule, foreign nationals whose employment comes to an end could lose the additional time currently available to find another employer or make arrangements to leave the country. If the proposal is eventually implemented, workers whose visas remain valid but whose qualifying employment has ended…

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10

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

‘A defensive alliance’: Pakistan’s swift U-turn on Mecca pact after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

While the geopolitical corridors have remained abuzz after the signing of the 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' that many described as an Islamic NATO, Pakistan has swiftly made a U-turn and described the trilateral defence agreement as a "defensive alliance" which is aimed at ensuring regional security. This comes amid speculations over a Pakistani strike on Iran-backed Houthi rebels that have consistently targeted Saudi Arabia. The 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' or the 'Makkah Pact' was signed between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on August 7. Under the agreement, an attack on any member would be considered as a strike against all…

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10

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

At least 20 killed, 5 missing after fire erupts on cargo ship at China’s Qingdao port

A cargo ship caught fire while docked at a port in China, killing at least 20 people and leaving five missing on Thursday, state media has reported. The ship has been identified as the Ocean Melody in a picture released by the state-run Xinhua news agency. The ship is a Liberia-flagged vessel, according to VesselFinder, a ship-tracking portal. The ship had a total of 42 people on board, of whom 12 were safely evacuated after the fire broke out. China's President Xi Jinping issued "important instructions" to urgently conduct rescues of missing people. Further information about the casualties and the…

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10

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

‘They can’t hold out any longer’: Trump claims Iran war will end ‘immediately’ after midterm elections

Washington: US President Donald Trump claimed that the war with Iran would end 'immediately' after the upcoming US midterm elections, accusing Tehran of prolonging the conflict in the hope that a shift in political power in Washington would give it an opportunity to pursue a nuclear weapon. 'Iran desperate to affect election': Trump Speaking to reporters before leaving for a Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, the US President alleged that Iran was attempting to influence American voters by holding out for a more lenient administration in Washington. "I think the war will end immediately after the election. They are desperate…

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10

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Pakistan rattled by Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia, issues stern warning to Iran

Islamabad: Amid growing Houthi activity in the Middle East and their latest attacks on Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, citing its newly formed defence alliance with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, warned that the pact could be activated if the conflict in Yemen spills over into Saudi territory, saying there should be 'no ambiguity' that an attack on any one of the three members would be treated as an attack on all. What did Pakistan say? Pakistan has a defence agreement with Saudi Arabia and has cited the pact to warn that it could be activated in the event of an attack on…

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10

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Zelenskyy’s plane ‘almost hit’ by drone while taking off from Moldova, says Norwegian PM

Oslo: A plane carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy narrowly avoided a collision with an unidentified drone while taking off from Moldova en route to Oslo to attend the funeral of King Harald V amid the ongoing war with Russia. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre confirmed the incident in an interview with public broadcaster NRK on Wednesday, underscoring the security risks surrounding the Ukrainian president’s movements. 'Zelenskyy's plane was almost hit by a drone' "A drone almost hit his plane as it was taking off from Moldova. That is the reality he is facing," PM Store told NRK. Ukrainian authorities have…

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10

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Several US fighter jets damaged in Iranian strikes on military base in Jordan: Report

Washington: Several US military aircraft were damaged in an overnight Iranian attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, CBS News reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to CBS News, around eight F-15 fighter jets sustained minor damage but were reportedly returned to service.  A-10 Thunderbolt damaged An A-10 Thunderbolt, commonly known as the 'Warthog', was also hit in the attack and suffered significant damage, with one wing reportedly missing, the sources said. According to the report, US forces deployed more than 30 Patriot missiles in an effort to defend the base against the Iranian attack. Video footage circulating online showed repeated…

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10

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Trump announces $5000 cash payout for adults if Republicans win upcoming midterm elections

Washington: US President Donald Trump has made a major election promise ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, saying every adult citizen in the United States could receive a $5,000 dividend if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress. Trump made the announcement while addressing the Republican Party's midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday. He linked the proposed payout to what he described as the strong performance of the US economy under his administration. He told supporters that the country was "making so much money" and argued that the economic gains would allow his administration to distribute money directly to…

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10

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

Explosions rock Iran’s coast, blasts heard at Saudi air base amid continued tensions in Middle East

Tehran: Multiple explosions were reported across Iran's southern coastal areas and parts of Saudi Arabia, adding to tensions in the region as US President Donald Trump claimed that the war with Iran would end "immediately" after the upcoming US midterm elections. Explosions were heard in several parts of Iran's Hormozgan province, including Qeshm Island, Sirik and Minab counties, according to reports. At the same time, Iranian state media reported blast sounds at Saudi Arabia's King Fahd Air Base and in the city of Taif. Iran's state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) reported that several explosions were heard along…

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10

Sep

By The Press Editor

World

At least 5 dead, dozens missing as massive fire breaks out on passenger ferry in Philippines

Manila: At least 5 people died and dozens went missing as massive fire broke out on a passenger ferry in Philippines on Thursday, the coast guard said. Preliminary reports suggest 42 people have been rescued so far and efforts are ongoing, so the count of 87 people missing may change, coast guard spokeswoman Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said in a radio interview. The incident was reported when the ferry MV June Aster sailed from Manila and was near Coron in Palawan province. Cayabyab said 134 people were on board including 117 passengers and 17 crew members. The fire broke out on…

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