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Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa shock: Why US may lose more than India

September 22, 2025 - 1:59am
India may adapt, but the US risks losing skilled workers who have helped build the Silicon Valley and hospitals.
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Outdoor brand Arc'teryx apologises for 'dragon' fireworks in Himalayas

September 22, 2025 - 12:45am
Officials are investigating the firm after the display drew backlash for its potential environmental impact.
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Outdoor brand Arc'teryx apologises for 'dragon' fireworks in Himalayas

September 22, 2025 - 12:45am
Officials are investigating the firm after the display drew backlash for its potential environmental impact.
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Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths

September 21, 2025 - 9:58pm
The outage left hundreds of people unable to contact emergency services and has been linked to multiple deaths.
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Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths

September 21, 2025 - 9:58pm
The outage left hundreds of people unable to contact emergency services and has been linked to multiple deaths.
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Modi's tax cuts will give India a festive spending boost

September 21, 2025 - 7:08pm
Lower consumer taxes are expected to ease some of the impact of Trump's 50% tariffs on India.
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My three boys starved to death. I hope angels bring them home, says Afghan mother

September 21, 2025 - 6:05pm
The deaths of Ghulam and Nazo’s children are evidence of a silent wave of mortality engulfing Afghanistan, where malnutrition is at unprecedented levels.
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My three boys starved to death. I hope angels bring them home, says Afghan mother

September 21, 2025 - 6:05pm
The deaths of Ghulam and Nazo’s children are evidence of a silent wave of mortality engulfing Afghanistan, where malnutrition is at unprecedented levels.
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South Korea would accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze nuclear programme, president tells BBC

September 21, 2025 - 5:00pm
Lee Jae Myung tells the BBC he wants to restore trust with North Korea.
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I spent $8,000 to get back to US after fears over Trump visa deadline

September 21, 2025 - 6:31am
US officials later clarified current H-1B holders were unaffected but immigration lawyers already advised people to return.
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Watch: Philippines anti-corruption protests turn violent

September 21, 2025 - 6:10am
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Manila, with some clashing with police.
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Watch: Philippines anti-corruption protests turn violent

September 21, 2025 - 6:10am
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Manila, with some clashing with police.
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BBC's Steve Rosenberg attends 'Russia's answer to Eurovision'

September 21, 2025 - 12:17am
Vietnam was among 23 countries competing in a glitzy Russian song contest, revived three years after Russia was banned from Eurovision.
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Vietnamese singer Duc Phuc wins Russia's Intervision song contest

September 21, 2025 - 12:17am
Vietnam was among 23 countries competing in a glitzy Russian song contest, revived three years after Russia was banned from Eurovision.
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'No sugar-coated cinema for me': Indian director who scripted history at Venice

September 20, 2025 - 7:50pm
Songs of Forgotten Trees, which won the Orizzonti Award at Venice, marks the first such win by an Indian director.
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'No sugar-coated cinema for me': Indian director who scripted history at Venice

September 20, 2025 - 7:50pm
Songs of Forgotten Trees, which won the Orizzonti Award at Venice, marks the first such win by an Indian director.
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India warns new US fee for H-1B visa will have 'humanitarian consequences'

September 20, 2025 - 2:22pm
Donald Trump has said those applying for H-1B visas will have to pay $100,000, roughly 60 times the current fee, starting Sunday.
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Man charged with murder of Pakistan TikTok star

September 20, 2025 - 12:32pm
The 17-year-old's murder sparked debate about women on social media in Pakistan.
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Man charged with murder of Pakistan TikTok star

September 20, 2025 - 12:32pm
The 17-year-old's murder sparked debate about women on social media in Pakistan.
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Trump and Xi discuss future of TikTok in US

September 19, 2025 - 8:34pm
Trump said a deal had been approved but Chinese state media did not confirm that an agreement had been reached.
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