President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed the H-1B visa program for skilled foreign workers, a stance that has sparked heated debate among his supporters and reignited tensions within the Republican camp. The H-1B visa program, which facilitates the entry of highly skilled foreign professionals into the United States, has long been a contentious issue. While Trump has maintained a hardline stance on immigration, his recent remarks signal a significant shift. “I’ve always liked the [H-1B] visas; I have always been in favor of the visas. That’s why we have them at Trump-owned facilities,” he told the New York Post. This marks…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologized to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev over the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Russian airspace, which claimed 38 lives. The Kremlin, however, refrained from explicitly acknowledging responsibility for the tragedy. In a phone call with Aliyev, Putin described the incident as a “tragic accident” that occurred when Russian air defense systems were repelling Ukrainian drone attacks on December 25. The plane, carrying 67 passengers and crew, was en route from Baku to Grozny when it crash-landed near Aktau, Kazakhstan. Victims and Survivors Survivors reported hearing loud explosions before the crash, with most fatalities…
At least 96 people lost their lives when a passenger plane caught fire following a crash-landing at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday morning. The tragic incident occurred at 9:03 AM local time when a Jeju Air flight, carrying 175 passengers and 6 crew members, skidded off the runway during landing. The flight had originated from Bangkok, Thailand. The Boeing 737-800 jet reportedly attempted to land with its landing gear malfunctioning, causing it to skid on its belly along the runway before colliding with a concrete barrier and bursting into flames. The impact led to a massive explosion,…
Ghana is set to implement a visa-free entry policy for all African nationals, becoming the fifth African country to introduce such a measure. The initiative, approved by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, aims to simplify travel and foster regional cooperation. Officials confirmed that the policy would take effect by early 2025. This decision aligns with Ghana’s strategy to strengthen ties with other African nations and promote economic integration. The policy seeks to enhance collaboration, trade, and movement within the continent, reflecting Ghana’s broader goals for regional development. President Akufo-Addo announced the plan during his keynote speech at the Africa Prosperity…
Protests supporting Khalistan erupted in Washington following Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s meetings with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The protesters accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of committing global killings and running espionage networks targeting Sikhs in Western countries. Chanting slogans such as “End Modi Politics,” the demonstrators called for sanctions and justice for the killings of Sikh activists. They also alleged that Jaishankar supported the targeting of Sikh activists and backed extrajudicial killings. The protesters claimed that his visit was primarily aimed at protecting the alliance between Modi and industrialist Gautam…
An explosion near the Ministry of Interior in Kabul on December 28 left at least four people injured, according to residents and officials. Khalid Zadran, spokesperson for the Taliban’s Kabul Police Command, confirmed that the blast occurred on the road leading to Kabul Airport, near Sheikh Zayed Hospital. The injured were taken to a hospital for treatment, and investigations are underway. While residents described the explosion as “massive” and feared heavy casualties, Taliban authorities reported no severe injuries. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the explosion, and the details about its cause remain unclear. This incident highlights ongoing security…
The body of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, whose death has prompted an outpouring of grief both domestically and internationally, was cremated on Sunday on the banks of the Yamuna River in New Delhi with full state honours. The funeral was conducted in the Sikh tradition, with priests chanting hymns as Singh’s body, draped in the Indian flag, was carried through the capital on a flower-decked carriage pulled by a ceremonial army truck. The flag was removed, and his body was covered with a saffron cloth before being placed on the pyre. Since Singh’s death on Thursday at 92,…
Pro-Khalistani leaders from the Sikh community staged a protest outside the U.S. State Department and the Indian Embassy to condemn the visit of Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. During his trip to Washington, Jaishankar met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. A large group of Sikh activists, carrying Khalistan flags, marched toward the State Department building, chanting slogans in support of Khalistan. They condemned the meeting between Blinken and Jaishankar and called for sanctions against the Modi government and Indian intelligence agents over the alleged murder plot targeting Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a…
Pakistani law enforcement agencies have seized over 1,065 metric tons of narcotics and arrested 2,413 drug traffickers in nationwide operations since September 2023, official data reveals. In the past week alone, authorities conducted multiple raids, seizing 3,246.285 kilograms of various drugs and apprehending 30 suspected traffickers across the country. The recent operations uncovered the following quantities of narcotics: 87.714 kilograms of heroin 3,006.80 kilograms of hashish 27.332 kilograms of methamphetamine 124.150 kilograms of opium 0.289 kilograms of miscellaneous drugs These efforts are part of an ongoing campaign to combat drug trafficking and dismantle distribution networks nationwide. Law enforcement agencies continue…
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan emphasized that only negotiations can resolve political challenges. Speaking in Burewala, Khan reflected on the events of May 9, stating, “Political rights cannot be claimed through vandalism. Undoubtedly, events like May 9 are among the darkest chapters in the nation’s history.” He added, “Crimes are being perceived as political rights in the country, which is alarming.” Khan stressed the need for establishing a judicial commission to investigate the events of May 9.
