Afghan officials rebuke Trump's Bagram demands, vow defence of sovereignty

Afghan officials rebuke Trump's Bagram demands, vow defence of sovereignty

Zakir Jalaly, political director of the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dismissed the notion of a US return, stating that Afghans have "never accepted foreign troops on their territory" and that any dialogue with Washington must exclude military reoccupation, reports Xinhua news agency. Sep 21, 2025
As US restricts H-1B, 'Trump Gold Card' visa goes on sale for $1 million

As US restricts H-1B, 'Trump Gold Card' visa goes on sale for $1 million

"One of the biggest problems we have is that people, they go to the best schools, and they do great, and they get great marks, and then they're thrown out of the country. You're not allowed to stay this way. So, like a signing bonus in baseball or football, a corporation will be able to get them to stay in the country," the US President added. Sep 21, 2025
PM Modi inaugurates development projects in Gujarat, stresses importance of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'

Govt Raises Red Flag on Humanitarian Consequences of US H-1B Fee Increase

"The Government has seen reports related to the proposed restrictions on the US H1B visa program. The full implications of the measure are being studied by all concerned, including by Indian industry, which has already put out an initial analysis clarifying some perceptions related to the H1B program," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. Sep 20, 2025
Nasscom Warns H-1B Fee Hike Could Impact US Innovation, Jobs

Nasscom Warns H-1B Fee Hike Could Impact US Innovation, Jobs

Reacting to the new White House proclamation, signed by US President Donald trump which introduced a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, positioned as part of a broader reform of the skilled worker programme, Nasscom said the timeline for implementation (anyone entering the US after 12:01 a.m., September 21) is also a concern. Sep 20, 2025
Trump says US 'trying' to retake key Afghan air base

$100,000 Annual Fee Proposed for H-1B Workers Under Trump's New Visa Crackdown

"So, the whole idea is, no more will these big tech companies or other big companies train foreign workers. They have to pay the government $100,000, then they have to pay the employee. So, it's just not economic. You're going to train somebody. You're going to train one of the recent graduates from one of the great universities across our land, train Americans. Stop bringing in people to take our jobs. That's the policy here. $100,000 a year for H-1B visas," he explained Sep 20, 2025
Most degenerate newspaper: Trump slaps $15 billion defamation suit on New York Times

US return to Bagram faces logistical, diplomatic challenges

Incidentally, the 'Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan' was signed with the Taliban in Doha on February 29, 2020, during the first term of President Trump. The Taliban returned to power in Kabul after US-led forces hastily withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021. Sep 19, 2025
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India-US tariff stalemate likely to be resolved in 8-10 weeks: Chief Economic Advisor

Addressing a session organised by the Bharat Chamber of Commerce here, Nageswaran said that conversations are already going on between the two governments to end the deadlock. "My hunch is that in the next eight to 10 weeks, we will likely see a solution to the penal tariff imposed by the US on Indian goods," he told the gathering. Sep 18, 2025
Trump declares 'Antifa' a 'major terrorist organisation' days after Charlie Kirk assassination

Trump declares 'Antifa' a 'major terrorist organisation' days after Charlie Kirk assassination

"I am pleased to inform our many USA Patriots that I am designating Antifa, a sick, dangerous, radical left disaster, as a major terrorist organisation. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding Antifa be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump wrote in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. Sep 18, 2025
Trump declares 'Antifa' a 'major terrorist organisation' days after Charlie Kirk assassination

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by 0.25 pc, balancing curbing inflation

Announcing the cut that brings the benchmark interest rate to the 4 per cent to 4.25 per cent range on Wednesday (local time), the Fed indicated that two more cuts could be on the way this year. Although Chairman Jerome Powell had steadfastly held the rate since the last rate cut in December because he feared a resurgence of inflation, the slowing job growth wore him down. Sep 18, 2025
Most degenerate newspaper: Trump slaps $15 billion defamation suit on New York Times

Most degenerate newspaper: Trump slaps $15 billion defamation suit on New York Times

In a statement posted on 'Truth Social' on Monday (US time), Trump wrote, "Today, I have the Great Honor of bringing a 15 billion dollar Defamation and Libel Lawsuit against The New York Times, one of the worst and most degenerate newspapers in the history of our country, becoming a virtual 'mouthpiece' for the radical left Democrat Party." Sep 16, 2025
DNA evidence links suspect to Charlie Kirk's killing: FBI

DNA evidence links suspect to Charlie Kirk's killing: FBI

"We have the DNA on the screwdriver that was found on the rooftop and the towel that the firearm was wrapped in," Patel said in an interview with Fox News on Monday. The rifle itself is being processed at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives laboratories in Maryland, Patel noted. Sep 16, 2025