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"America First": White House signals crackdown on work permits

In line with this approach, the US government has rolled out enhanced screening requirements for H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents, introducing mandatory social media checks from December 15

Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Centre honourees in Oval Office ceremony

Trump also has criticized the centre's programming and its physical appearance, and has vowed to overhaul both.

07 December,2025 11:07 AM IST | Washington | AP

Brigitte Macron indulges in ‘panda diplomacy’ with France-born Yuan Meng

During this visit, the panda, Yuan Meng, was living in a reserve in southwest China. She chose his name when he was born in a French zoo in 2017. It means “accomplishment of a dream”

07 December,2025 08:17 AM IST | China | Agencies

Gaza ceasefire is just a pause, says Qatar Prime Minister

While the ceasefire halted the heavy fighting of the two-year war, Gaza health officials say that over 360 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the truce took effect in October

07 December,2025 08:14 AM IST | Doha | Agencies

75 million Americans set to face an uphill battle while claiming benefits

In an operating plan shared with media houses by the SSA, it outlines a proposed target of 50 per cent fewer field office visitors in fiscal year 2026 compared to fiscal year 2025, or no more than 15 million field office visits by members of the public

07 December,2025 08:11 AM IST | Washington | Agencies

Ex-Pentagon official: Putin’s India visit a result of Trump’s incompetence

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said most Americans view Vladimir Putin’s India visit as a consequence of Donald Trump’s “gross incompetence.” He criticised the US for “hypocrisy” over India’s purchase of Russian oil and backed New Delhi’s need to prioritise its energy and economic interests as it rises globally

06 December,2025 06:11 PM IST | Washington DC | ANI

South Africa: 11 killed, 14 injured after mass shooting in Pretoria

The number of people killed in a deadly shooting incident in Pretoria on Saturday has risen to 11, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed

06 December,2025 04:53 PM IST | Johannesburg | IANS

US Supreme Court to rule on Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court has agreed to review the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, reviving a debate settled since 1898. The court will now directly assess the policy’s legality, with legal experts warning it challenges long-standing interpretations of the Fourteenth Amendment

06 December,2025 10:52 AM IST | Washington DC | ANI

Ex-Pentagon official: US should label Pakistan a terrorism sponsor

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin said the US has “no strategic logic” for embracing Pakistan and argued Islamabad should be designated a “state sponsor of terrorism.” He criticised Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s White House visit and urged Washington to apologise to India over tariffs and recent policy missteps

06 December,2025 10:48 AM IST | Washington DC | ANI

Seashells turned to eco-friendly concrete

Researchers at the University of East London have discovered that discarded seashells, when processed into fine powder, can replace up to one-third of the cement used in concrete. The breakthrough offers a scalable way to cut carbon emissions, with the study showing a 36 per cent reduction in the material’s footprint

06 December,2025 10:45 AM IST | London | Agencies

US conducts 22nd strike on suspected drug-trafficking boat in eastern Pacific

The US Southern Command confirmed its 22nd strike on a small boat in the eastern Pacific, killing four people and raising the campaign’s death toll to at least 87. The strike coincided with Admiral Frank Bradley’s classified Capitol Hill briefings amid an investigation into allegations of unlawful follow-on attacks

06 December,2025 10:43 AM IST | Washington | Agencies

Air ambulance delay defers Zia advanced care in London

The departure of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia for advanced treatment in London has been postponed to Sunday after a Qatar-provided air ambulance failed to reach Dhaka due to technical issues

06 December,2025 10:36 AM IST | Dhaka | Agencies
US conducts 22nd strike on suspected drug-trafficking boat in eastern Pacific

US conducts 22nd strike on suspected drug-trafficking boat in eastern Pacific

The US Southern Command confirmed its 22nd strike on a small boat in the eastern Pacific, killing four people and raising the campaign’s death toll to at least 87. The strike coincided with Admiral Frank Bradley’s classified Capitol Hill briefings amid an investigation into allegations of unlawful follow-on attacks

06 December,2025 10:43 AM IST | Washington | Agencies
Air ambulance delay defers  Zia advanced care in London

Air ambulance delay defers Zia advanced care in London

The departure of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia for advanced treatment in London has been postponed to Sunday after a Qatar-provided air ambulance failed to reach Dhaka due to technical issues

06 December,2025 10:36 AM IST | Dhaka | Agencies
Ukraine, US negotiators continue with peace talks

Ukraine, US negotiators continue with peace talks

Ukrainian officials will resume talks with the US team after nearly five hours of discussions with Moscow produced “no compromise” on Ukraine’s peace proposals. President Zelenskyy said Kyiv’s priority is to gain clarity on Russia’s latest position

06 December,2025 10:33 AM IST | Kyiv | Agencies
Asim Munir formally appointed Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces

Asim Munir formally appointed Pakistan’s first Chief of Defence Forces

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's summary recommending Munir for both Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) was approved, the Pakistan President's office said

05 December,2025 08:27 AM IST | Islamabad | ANI
IndiGo apologises after two days of widespread disruptions across its network

IndiGo apologises after two days of widespread disruptions across its network

IndiGo said it is keeping passengers informed about any changes to their flight schedules and advised travellers to check the latest status before heading to the airport

05 December,2025 08:22 AM IST | New Delhi | ANI

In Photos: Israel launches airstrike in southern Gaza

Israel said it has launched an airstrike in southern Gaza in retaliation for an attack by militants earlier in the day that wounded five Israeli soldiers. (Pics/AFP)

04 December,2025 12:09 PM IST | ronak mastakar
Israel strikes Hezbollah weapons storage sites in Southern Lebanon

Israel strikes Hezbollah weapons storage sites in Southern Lebanon

To mitigate harm to civilians, residents of nearby buildings were warned to evacuate, while precision weapons, aerial surveillance and other measures were employed

05 December,2025 08:19 AM IST | Tel Aviv | ANI

US orders embassies to fast-track visas for World Cup and Olympic spectators

US orders embassies to fast-track visas for World Cup and Olympic spectators

The new rules would deny entry to those deemed to have directed or participated in the censorship of American citizens on social media through content moderation initiatives that have sprung up throughout Europe and elsewhere to combat extremist speech

05 December,2025 08:15 AM IST | Washington | AP

Scientists turn toxic acid mine drainage into water treatment technology

Scientists turn toxic acid mine drainage into water treatment technology

AMD is can contaminate rivers, groundwater, and soil for decades. The team extracted ferric iron from AMD and chemically converted it into ferric chloride by using magnesium oxide nanoparticles produced from magnesite

05 December,2025 08:11 AM IST | Pretoria | Agencies

Webb space telescope helps spot planet losing atmosphere

Webb space telescope helps spot planet losing atmosphere

Planetary atmospheres can sometimes leak into space. Earth experiences this as well, losing a little more than 3 kg of material every second (mainly hydrogen), and this loss cannot be reversed

05 December,2025 08:07 AM IST | Texas | Agencies

    "It was Erika…" Candace Owens’ explosive claim targeting Charlie Kirk’s widow

    Candace Owens has ignited a full-blown conservative civil war after launching a direct and explosive attack on Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk. What began as a dispute over a Turning Point USA livestream has now spiraled into one of the most dramatic and divisive battles inside the MAGA movement. 

    06 December,2025 04:58 PM IST
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