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Trump vows ‘reverse migration’ after National Guard killing, announces sweeping immigration halt

Trump has said he will launch what he calls “reverse migration” after the National Guard shooting near the White House, doubling down on his hard-line immigration agenda during remarks aboard Air Force One.

Indian IT firms see sharp fall in H-1B approvals, down 70 per cent since 2015: Report

Indian IT firms secured just 4,573 new H-1B approvals in FY 2025 — a steep 70 per cent drop from 2015 — as President Donald Trump’s tougher stance on the visa programme reshapes hiring patterns, according to a new NFAP analysis cited by the Times of India.

Bangladesh commission claims Sheikh Hasina ordered 2009 BDR mutiny killings; accuses India of interference

A commission investigating the 2009 BDR mutiny says former Premier Sheikh Hasina ordered the killings that left 74 people dead, including senior army officers

Trump says he has decided on next Fed chair as Hassett emerges as frontrunner

Trump has said he has chosen his nominee for the next Federal Reserve chair, signalling once again that he expects the incoming leader to pursue interest-rate cuts.

Four foreign nationals hospitalised after being robbed, attacked by settlers in West Bank

Four foreign nationals, including three Italians and one Canadian, were hospitalised after being assaulted by settlers near Jericho, prompting condemnation from European nations over rising West Bank violence.

Japanese developers ramp up India investments as rising rents and low construction costs draw interest

With India’s booming economy, surging office rents and comparatively low building costs, major Japanese developers like Mitsui Fudosan and Sumitomo Realty are accelerating their push into the country’s real estate market.

Thailand open to more Indian imports, seeks removal of tariff barriers, FM Sihasak tells Firstpost

Thailand Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow urges India to remove trade barriers, highlights strategic ties, climate action, cybercrime cooperation, and balanced relations with China and the US.

US envoy Witkoff heads to Moscow as Washington pushes for breakthrough in Russia–Ukraine talks

Witkoff’s planned visit for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday comes on the heels of high-stakes negotiations in Florida on Sunday between senior Trump administration officials and a Ukrainian delegation.

'Wouldn’t say it went well...': Trump confirms call with Maduro amid escalating US–Venezuela tensions

Donald Trump confirmed he recently spoke with Nicolás Maduro as escalating tensions, airspace warnings, and a growing US military buildup deepen the standoff between Washington and Caracas.

Pastor, bride among 26 kidnapped in separate raids across Nigeria

Armed men have kidnapped 26 people including a pastor and a bride in two separate raids in Nigeria, the latest in a string of mass abductions to rock the west African country.

Kyrgyzstan holds snap parliamentary vote, set to give president more power

Kyrgyzstan held snap elections with no formal opposition, strengthening President Sadyr Japarov's power amid criticism, energy crisis and strong Russian and Chinese influence.

US has greatly benefited from talented Indians over the years, says Musk on H-1B visa row

Elon Musk has said that the United States has “benefitted immensely from talented Indians” who have moved to the country. The tech billionaire made the remarks during the latest episode of Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, “WTF is”, released on Sunday.

National Guard shooting suspect radicalised after arriving in US, says Homeland Secretary

Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan immigrant and former CIA-backed unit member, was accused of shooting National Guard members in Washington, D.C. after being radicalised in the US.

Pope Leo XIV urges renewed push for Israel–Palestine two-state solution, calls it the ‘only path to justice’

Pope Leo XIV reaffirmed the Vatican’s long-standing support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying that it remained the “only solution” capable of ensuring justice for both sides.

Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka flood and landslide death toll rises to 334, hundreds still missing

Record rains lashed Sri Lanka from last Thursday causing multiple landslides in the hilly central region while overflowing rivers submerged entire towns nationwide.

Pakistan, Egypt agree to boost economic and defence ties after years of stagnation

Pakistan and Egypt agreed on Sunday to deepen ties in economic, commercial, cultural and defence sectors after years of stagnant relationship.

Finland recalibrates diplomatic footprint, to close embassies in Islamabad, Kabul and Yangon

The decision follows a comprehensive strategic review launched earlier this year, evaluating whether Finland’s overseas missions align with its evolving foreign-policy and economic priorities

Rubio, Witkoff to meet Ukrainian delegation in Florida to discuss Trump plan to end Russia’s war

Top Trump administration officials are meeting Ukrainian negotiators in Florida today, pushing to broker an end to Russia's war in Ukraine and setting the stage for key talks planned this week in Moscow with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Stockton mass shooting: Were rappers MBNel, Fly Boy Doughy the real targets?

Law enforcement officials described the shooting as a “potentially targeted assault,” though the motive remains unclear

Zelenskyy appoints former US envoy Markarova as adviser for Ukraine’s reconstruction and investment drive

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that he was naming Ukraine's former ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova, as his new adviser on reconstruction and investment.

Seven explosions rock Pakistan’s Balochistan in 24 hours; two security guards injured

At least seven explosions have occurred in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province in the last 24 hours without any casualties being reported while two security guards of a construction company were injured.

Hong Kong fire toll hits 146, residents demand independent inquiry into mishap

Police said the Disaster Victim Identification Unit recovered additional bodies after extending their search into three more towers at Wang Fuk Court, the sprawling eight-block complex in Hong Kong’s northern Tai Po district

Netanyahu files 111-page pardon request to President Herzog ahead of corruption trial

Netanyahu’s pardon submission included an 111-page legal petition by his lawyer Amit Hadad and a personal letter, which President Herzog’s office has now made public

Manhattan’s Chinatown erupts in chaos as anti-ICE protesters clash with police | Watch

Witnesses reported the crowd used objects like trash bins, planters, and barricades to block vehicles; some hurled debris toward officers as tensions escalated

Switzerland to decide on nationwide civic service, climate tax for ultra-rich

Under Switzerland's direct democratic system, 100,000 signatures are needed to put virtually any issue to a popular vote, with the Swiss given a say on a wide range of topics every few months at the national, regional and local levels

UN report denounces Hamas attack, says Israel operating ‘de facto policy of torture'

UN experts accuse Israeli security forces of systemic torture, urge immediate independent investigation and humanitarian access to Gaza

Popular Japanese anime singer pulled off stage in Shanghai amid rising Tokyo–Beijing tensions

The performance was part of the Bandai Namco Festival 2025, a two-day event featuring multiple Japanese artists

Pilot killed after two light planes collide during formation flight near Sydney

A mid-air collision between two light planes near Sydney left one pilot dead after his aircraft crashed into bushland.

How the presidency became Trump’s most profitable brand yet

From skyscrapers in Serbia to crypto deals in the Gulf, the Trump family’s post-election business blitz raises fresh conflict-of-interest concerns

‘Disturbing silence’: Tharoor flags growing concerns over Imran Khan’s health amid soaring speculation

Shashi Tharoor has expressed concern over growing uncertainty about Imran Khan’s health and whereabouts, as rumours and a lack of official updates from Pakistan fuel anxiety among his supporters and family.