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Aug

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US proposes new rules to end ‘visa abuse’ by foreign students | What you need to know

In a statement, a DHS spokesperson said the proposed new regulations would help in ending visa abuse "by limiting the amount of time certain visa holders are allowed" to stay in the country. This would ease the burden on the federal government to oversee foreign students. Washington: Aiming to curb visa abuse in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) of the US government has proposed new regulations to limit the time of certain visa holders, including foreign students, who are allowed to stay in the country.  In a statement, a DHS spokesperson said the proposed new regulations…

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Aug

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United States: Three dead, 17 injured after shooting at Catholic school in Minneapolis

US: The pre-kindergarten through Grade 8 school, which reopened for classes on Monday, had scheduled an all-school Mass at 8:15 am on Aug 27. The shooting has disrupted what was meant to be a prayerful and celebratory beginning to the school year. Minnesota: A tragic shooting unfolded on Wednesday (August 27) at a Minneapolis Catholic school, leaving two children dead while they were in prayer and injuring 17 others, including 14 kids, according to the city’s police chief and mayor. Authorities confirmed that the shooter also died in the incident. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara said the shooter- armed with a…

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Aug

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‘We will come together’: US Treasury Secretary’s big remark even as 50% Trump tariffs hit India

Trump tariff latest news: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said President Trump and Prime Minister Modi have very good relationships and the tariffs are not just over the Russian oil. Washington:  Hours after US President Donald Trump's 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods came into effect on Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent talked about the bilateral ties and said they were "complicated", however, he expressed confidence that the two countries would come together "at the end of the day". "This is a very complicated relationship. President (Donald) Trump or Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi have very good relationships at that level.…

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Aug

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Earthquake of 5.6 magnitude strikes Afghanistan, tremors felt across Hindu Kush region

The earthquake was at a depth of 121 km (75 miles), EMSC said and added that the epicentre 164 km east of Baghlan, a city with a population of about 108,000. Notably, the EMSC first reported the quake at a magnitude of 6.4. Kabul: A massive earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck Afghanistan on Wednesday and the tremors were felt across the Hindu Kush region, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The earthquake was at a depth of 121 km (75 miles), EMSC said and added that the epicentre 164 km east of Baghlan, a city with a population of about…

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27

Aug

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Israeli drone strikes kill 6 Syrian soldiers in Damascus suburb: Reports

The Israeli military did not immediately comment on the strikes. Since the fall of Bashar Assad in December, Israel has carried out hundreds of airstrikes on different parts of the country, destroying Syrian army assets. Damascus: Israeli drone strikes on a southern suburb of the Syrian capital Damascus killed six soldiers and wounded others, state media and a war monitor reported Wednesday. The latest drone strikes was reported on Tuesday in the southern Damascus suburb of Kiswah and killed six soldiers, state-run Al-Ikhbariah reported, without giving further details. However, the Israeli military did not immediately comment on the strikes. Since…

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Aug

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‘H-1B visa system is scam’: Trump’s commerce secretary says US planning to change Green Card, H1-B visa system

The Trump administration is planning to introduce a "gold card" program, which would allow wealthy foreigners to invest USD 5 million in exchange for US residency. Washington: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has called the existing H-1B visa programme a "scam," arguing that it takes away jobs from American workers. His remarks signal the possibility of major reforms, which could have significant consequences for Indian professionals, who account for the majority of H-1B holders. The Commerce Secretary criticised the current H-1B visa system, stating that American businesses should prioritise hiring local workers over relying on foreign employees.  H-1B visa system…

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Aug

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‘Will spin your head’: Trump’s warning to India as 50% tariff deadline ends today

In a statement following a cabinet meeting in Washington, DC, US President Donald Trump said he used the tariff threats to force India and Pakistan to enter into a ceasefire. In his remarks, Trump, however, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'very terrific' leader. Washington: As the 50 per cent tariff deadline on New Delhi ends on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump once again reiterated his claims that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan after tensions increased between the two nuclear-armed countries following the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor.     In a statement following a cabinet…

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Aug

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Indian exports worth USD 48 billion to be hit as 50 per cent US tariffs come into effect today

India-US tariffs: The addtional levies will apply to Indian goods that are “entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 am EST (9.31 am IST) on August 27, 2025. New Delhi: The additional US tariffs on Indian imports are set to come into effect from 9.31 am after Washington issued a draft notice announcing plans to implement Trump's additional 25 per cent tariffs starting August 27. The move is set to impact goods worth more than USD 48 billion in exports to the US. With this move, the total tariff on most Indian goods entering the…

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Aug

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Trump proposes renaming Pentagon to ‘Department of War’, citing need for offensive strength

The US military establishment was originally known as the Department of War from its inception in 1789 until 1947, when President Harry Truman renamed it the Department of Defence to reflect a shift in post-war strategic posture. New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy by proposing that the Pentagon be renamed the "Department of War," arguing that the United States needs to project offensive strength, not just defence. Speaking from the Oval Office during a joint press conference with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, Trump stated that the change reflects America's historical legacy and future strategic intent. "When…

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Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail over alleged misuse of govt funds

Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on the alleged charges of misuse of government funds amounting to LKR 16.6 million. Earlier on Friday, Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on allegations of state funds' misuse, as reported by Newswire Lanka. Colombo: In a significant development, former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday was granted bail after he was named a suspect in an ongoing investigation into the alleged misuse of public funds for a private overseas trip involving ten individuals, Daily Mirror Online reported. As per the Sri Lankan-based newspaper, Daily Mirror, Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura released him on three sureties of LKR 5 million each, with the next court…

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