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US bill seeks 3-year pause on H-1B visas, proposes sweeping overhaul

A new bill in the US Congress proposes suspending the H-1B visa programme for three years while tightening eligibility, raising salary thresholds and restricting dependents, a move that could significantly impact Indian professionals.

Second round of Iran–US talks uncertain as Pakistan hosts fresh diplomatic push

Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, calls it ‘stupid question’

‘Severely injured Mojtaba Khamenei forced off frontlines as Iran’s military takes control’

Israel–Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks

Trump signals White House talks with Netanyahu and Aoun as fresh strikes and civilian deaths cast shadow over ceasefire.

Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung quits as money laundering link scrutiny intensifies

Gurung says public trust must come first as shareholding links to firms tied to a money laundering probe trigger political storm.

Lebanon seeks month-long Israel truce extension as Strait of Hormuz attacks strain US–Iran ceasefire talks

Fragile ceasefire hangs in balance amid stalled talks, ship attacks and rising global fuel fears.

Trump shares post calling India, China ‘hellholes’; Iran hits back

US President Donald Trump reposted a video referring to India and China as “hellholes” during the birthright citizenship debate, prompting a response from the the Iranian consulate in Hyderabad, which defended both countries and criticised the remarks.

New Zealand minister’s ‘butter chicken tsunami’ remark on India trade deal sparks backlash

A comment by New Zealand minister Shane Jones describing a proposed India trade deal as a “butter chicken tsunami” has drawn sharp criticism from political leaders and the Indian community, reigniting debate over immigration and rhetoric.

Gujarat-bound ship among two vessels seized by Iran near Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has seized two vessels, including one headed for Gujarat, amid escalating tensions with the US, raising fresh concerns over maritime security and global trade routes.