Twenty U.S. states have filed a federal lawsuit challenging former President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B work visas for skilled foreign workers. The states allege the policy, introduced by the Department of Homeland Security, is unlawful and exceeds the government’s administrative authority. According to the lawsuit, the fee hike could...
The Pakistani Ministry of Religious Affairs has warned citizens about fake job advertisements claiming to offer employment in Saudi Arabia’s holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The fraudulent ads circulating in newspapers and social media under the name “Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj” falsely promise jobs related to Hajj and Umrah services, including free visas, return tickets, and accommodation—claims...
A property tower named after Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has created massive buzz in Dubai, selling out completely on the very first day of its launch. The luxury real estate project, unveiled by a top UAE developer, attracted overwhelming interest from investors across the Middle East, India, and Pakistan. The tower offers high-end residential...
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to widen its travel ban list to include more than 30 countries, according to Secretary Kristi Noem. This marks a major expansion from the existing policy, which suspends immigration and visa privileges for about 19 nations, encompassing both immigrants and non-immigrants, including tourists, business...
OpenAI has signed a deal with Australian data center operator NEXTDC to build a massive AI campus and GPU “supercluster” in western Sydney, a project valued at approximately US $4.6 billion (≈ A$7 billion). The planned facility at NEXTDC’s S7 site in Eastern Creek will host a hyperscale AI infrastructure aimed at supporting large AI...
The Pentagon has cleared the path for submarine sales to Australia, confirming that the trilateral AUKUS security pact remains intact after a months-long review and will proceed as planned. Under the agreement, Australia is set to receive at least three nuclear-powered Virginia-class submarines in the coming years, a key component of Canberra’s bid to upgrade...
According to a new investigation by Amnesty International, Pakistani authorities have employed a highly invasive Israeli spyware tool known as Predator—created by the firm Intellexa—to surveil citizens, raising serious human rights concerns. The investigation, titled “Intellexa Leaks,” reveals that at least one human rights lawyer in Balochistan was targeted after receiving a malicious WhatsApp link....
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met with Royal Saudi Land Forces Commander Lieutenant General Fahad Bin Saud Al‑Johani at Pakistan’s General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi, where both sides expressed confidence in the “robust defence collaboration” between Pakistan and the Kingdom. During the high-level talks, Pakistan’s army chief commended the depth of cooperation, highlighting ongoing joint...
The Donald Trump administration has officially suspended all immigration applications, including green cards and U.S. citizenship processes, from 19 non-European countries, citing national security and public safety concerns. The policy freeze affects nations previously hit by a partial travel ban: among them are Afghanistan, Somalia, Iran, Yemen, Libya, Sudan, and others. According to the new...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark warning to European leaders: if they choose war, “Russia is ready.” According to international media reports, Putin accused European governments of isolating themselves over the Ukraine conflict and undermining diplomatic efforts. He claimed that European attempts to sabotage any potential peace deals have threatened Russia’s national security...