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Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from US states

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee draws legal challenge from US states
Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike

Israel kills senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike

Belarus frees Nobel winner Bialiatski, opposition figure Kalesnikava as US eases sanctions

Belarus frees Nobel winner Bialiatski, opposition figure Kalesnikava as US eases sanctions

Indian military personnel commits suicide at Odisha camp

Indian military personnel commits suicide at Odisha camp

Fans vandalise India stadium after football star Messi's abrupt exit

Fans vandalise India stadium after football star Messi's abrupt exit

EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan

EU agrees to indefinitely freeze Russian assets, removing obstacle to Ukraine loan

US intelligence director reveals 2,000 Afghan refugees have potential terror links

US intelligence director reveals 2,000 Afghan refugees have potential terror links

Remains of rare sun temple discovered in Egypt: ministry

Remains of rare sun temple discovered in Egypt: ministry

US will host Doha conference Dec 16 on Gaza stabilization force plans

US will host Doha conference Dec 16 on Gaza stabilization force plans

US forces intercept Iran-bound military shipment from China in Indian Ocean: WSJ

US forces intercept Iran-bound military shipment from China in Indian Ocean: WSJ

US seized tanker near Venezuela just as warrant was set to expire, court document shows

US seized tanker near Venezuela just as warrant was set to expire, court document shows

Gaza civil defence says 13 dead as heavy rains batter territory

Gaza civil defence says 13 dead as heavy rains batter territory

Former Iraqi president Salih picked as new UNHCR chief

Former Iraqi president Salih picked as new UNHCR chief

Erdogan pushes Putin on 'limited ceasefire' at ports, energy facilities

Erdogan pushes Putin on 'limited ceasefire' at ports, energy facilities

Iran detains Nobel-prize winner in 'brutal' arrest

Iran detains Nobel-prize winner in 'brutal' arrest

Trump says Thailand, Cambodia have agreed to stop border clashes

Trump says Thailand, Cambodia have agreed to stop border clashes

Thailand's snap poll set to boost odds for PM Anutin, but risks loom

Thailand's snap poll set to boost odds for PM Anutin, but risks loom

Dozens of migrants brought to Malta after boat capsizes

Dozens of migrants brought to Malta after boat capsizes

Turkmenistan president hints at reforms as Putin, Erdogan and others visit

Turkmenistan president hints at reforms as Putin, Erdogan and others visit

Swiss to reduce F-35 fighter jet order from US as costs rise

Swiss to reduce F-35 fighter jet order from US as costs rise

Hong Kong leader says fire probe expected to conclude within 9 months

Hong Kong leader says fire probe expected to conclude within 9 months

US to deny tourists visa applications aimed at 'giving birth to secure citizenship'

US to deny tourists visa applications aimed at 'giving birth to secure citizenship'

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia put on ventilator as health deteriorates

Former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia put on ventilator as health deteriorates

A Chinese whistleblower now living in the US is being hunted by Beijing with help from US tech

A Chinese whistleblower now living in the US is being hunted by Beijing with help from US tech

India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

India frees up visas for Chinese professionals in key step to boost ties

King Charles to share personal cancer update in TV message

King Charles to share personal cancer update in TV message

US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China-Russia drills, Tokyo says

US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China-Russia drills, Tokyo says

Year-ender: Bangkok tops global travel charts as 2025's most-visited city

Year-ender: Bangkok tops global travel charts as 2025's most-visited city

Afghan FM says no one will be allowed to use Afghan soil for foreign attacks

Afghan FM says no one will be allowed to use Afghan soil for foreign attacks

Thai PM says he will speak to Trump late Friday on Cambodia clashes

Thai PM says he will speak to Trump late Friday on Cambodia clashes

Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person

Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person

Israel says Hamas 'will be disarmed' after group proposes weapons freeze

Israel says Hamas 'will be disarmed' after group proposes weapons freeze

US lawmakers press Israel to probe strike on reporters in Lebanon

US lawmakers press Israel to probe strike on reporters in Lebanon