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China's K-Visa initiative aims to bolster its workforce with international professionals

China has launched its K-Visa to attract young STEM professionals and early-career foreign workers, offering opportunities in research, entrepreneurship, and business, as the US raises H-1B visa fees to $100,000, prompting a potential shift in global talent flows.

France to formally recognize Palestinian state ahead of UN General Assembly

Pakistan Air Force airstrikes kill 30 civilians in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village

Tens of thousands flood Manila streets in protest over $9.5B flood-control graft scandal

India’s $1.4 billion oil dividends stuck in Russia with no way home

Over $1.4 billion in payouts from Russian oil projects remain inaccessible to Indian PSUs, with no clear path to repatriation despite years of talks.

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu urges Indians on H-1B visa in US to return home

Vembu says “this may be that time” to rebuild lives in India rather than live in fear amid visa fee hike and uncertain outlook.

Cyberattack disrupts flight operations at London, Brussels, and other major European airports

Airports including London Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin experience major disruptions as passengers face delays and cancellations due to compromised automated systems.

Pakistan minister says its nuclear capabilities will be available to Saudi Arabia under new defense pact

Defense Minister Khawaja Asif asserts Pakistan will make its nuclear capabilities available under the pact and India signals concern, saying it will study the implications.

Microsoft urges H-1B and H-4 visa holders to return to US before new $100,000 fee deadline

Microsoft tells H-1B and H-4 visa holders overseas to return before the Sep 21 deadline and urges those already in the US to avoid international travel amid the new $100,000 visa fee rule.

Trump signs proclamation imposing $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications

The new rule raises annual H-1B sponsorship cost from a few thousand dollars to $100,000 per worker and along with introduction of a “gold card” visa for wealthy investors.