Trump Administration Targets H-1B Visa and Green Card System; Proposes $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ for Wealthy Immigrants
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has called the H-1B visa a “scam” and vowed to replace it with a wage-based system. He also confirmed Trump’s plan for a $5 million ‘Gold Card’ residency program, which could heavily impact Indian tech workers.
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Qatar Says Israel “Unwilling to Reach Agreement” on Gaza Ceasefire as Civilian Toll Mounts
Qatar says Israel is “unwilling to reach an agreement” on a Gaza ceasefire, despite Hamas accepting a proposal mediated by Egypt and Qatar. With over 62,800 Palestinians killed and mass protests erupting in Israel, pressure is mounting on Netanyahu’s government to end the war and secure a hostage deal.
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Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries with Digital Services Taxes, Warns of Export Restrictions on US Tech
US President Donald Trump has threatened "substantial" tariffs and export restrictions on countries imposing digital services taxes and regulations targeting American tech giants like Google, Meta, and Amazon. The move escalates trade tensions with Europe, Canada, and beyond, as Trump warns foreign governments to “show respect or consider consequences.”
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Sri Lanka’s Ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe Granted Bail Over Misuse of Public Funds
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail after being arrested on allegations of misusing $55,000 in public funds. His arrest triggered widespread protests, with supporters calling it a political witch hunt while the government insists it is enforcing the law.
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Arizona Haboob Dust Storm Grounds 62 Flights, Cuts Power to Thousands in Phoenix
A massive haboob dust storm swept across metro Phoenix, leaving more than 60,000 residents without power and grounding 62 flights at Sky Harbor International Airport. The wall of dust, fueled by a monsoon storm, caused near-zero visibility, airport delays, and serious health risks.
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Trump Defends 600K Chinese Student Visas, Faces MAGA Backlash Over Security, Jobs, and Espionage Fears
Donald Trump defended a plan to allow 600,000 Chinese students into U.S. colleges, warning universities would “struggle” without them. But the move sparked outrage from MAGA loyalists, conservatives, and Ron DeSantis, who claim it betrays America First and risks jobs, security, and research.
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