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H-1B visa: Trump's $100,000 fee comes into effect, White House clarifies who will be charged

World | Sep 21, 2025, 11:58 AM IST

H-1B visa LIVE updates: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clarified that the USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications will only apply to the new applicants and not to the petitions submitted prior to September 21.

Trump tower in North Korea? South Korean Prez Lee brings it up in banter with US Prez | Watch

World | Aug 26, 2025, 09:44 AM IST

This marked Lee's first visit to the United States since being elected President of South Korea in July, following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. Yoon had declared martial law the previous year, a controversial move that was later overturned by lawmakers.

In February, Zelenskyy was criticised by pro-Trump TV

'More than a makeover': The tale behind Zelenskyy's transition from T-shirt to suit-style attire

World | Aug 20, 2025, 02:51 PM IST

In February, Zelenskyy was criticised by pro-Trump TV reporter Brian Glenn for wearing a military-style polo shirt to a high-level meeting.

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President Trump imposed 'sanctions on India' to end Russia-Ukraine war, says White House

World | Aug 20, 2025, 06:46 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has doubled India's tariff to 50 per cent by imposing an additional 25 per cent levy on the previously announced 25 per cent.

Zelenskyy ahead of meeting Trump: 'The US President has strength to force Russia into peace'

World | Aug 18, 2025, 11:36 PM IST

Earlier in the day, Zelenskyy met the US Presidential Special Representative for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, in Washington ahead of the meeting with Trump.

India reacts to White House's push for Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump

India | Aug 01, 2025, 08:43 PM IST

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump has played a key role in brokering numerous peace deals and ceasefires across various global conflict zones.

Trump announces tariffs on 70 countries, including India, from August 7: Full list

World | Aug 07, 2025, 05:32 PM IST

Trump tariffs list by country: The White House said the US has raised the tariff on Canada from 25% to 35% in response to what the administration described as Canada's failure to act on the "illicit drug crisis" and its "retaliation against the United States".

Trump signs executive order imposing new tariffs on a number of countries, calls it 'excellent'

World | Aug 01, 2025, 06:44 AM IST

The order capped off a hectic Thursday as nations sought to continue negotiating with Trump. It set the rates for 68 countries and the 27-member European Union, with a baseline 10% rate to be charged on countries not listed in the order.

Report claims Trump was told that his name was in Epstein Files, White House calls it 'fake news'

World | Jul 24, 2025, 10:00 AM IST

Attorney General Pam Bondi told Trump that other high-profile figures were named in the documents, but investigators did not find evidence of a so-called client list or anything contradicting the conclusion that Epstein died by suicide, CNN reported.

Trump diagnosed with chronic vein condition, says White House amid speculations over his swollen leg

World | Jul 18, 2025, 08:09 AM IST

During the weekly press briefing, Leavitt addressed media questions regarding the bruising on the President's hand and also swelling in his legs.

Trump not visiting Pakistan 'at this time', White House refutes Pak media reports

World | Jul 18, 2025, 06:48 AM IST

There have been reports circulating in Pakistani news outlets regarding potential presidential travel plans to Pakistan.

White House Briefly Locked Down By Secret Service: Here's Why!

News | Jul 16, 2025, 10:56 AM IST

The White House went into brief lockdown after a phone was thrown over the North Lawn fence. Secret Service swiftly responded to the midday incident, securing the area for investigation.

White House briefly placed under lockdown by Secret Service after security breach

World | Jul 16, 2025, 08:46 AM IST

The White House has not yet issued an official statement about the security breach. The incident represents the latest security challenge facing the Secret Service, which has experienced several breaches in recent months.

Trump signs landmark USD 4.5 trillion 'Big Beautiful' bill into law

World | Jul 05, 2025, 10:20 AM IST

Surrounded by Republican legislators and Cabinet members, Trump signed the multi trillion-dollar bill at a desk set up on the White House driveway. After signing, he struck a gavel gifted to him by House Speaker Mike Johnson, the same gavel used during the bill’s final passage the previous day.

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