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Three U.S. senators have introduced bills to tighten rules for the H-1B and L-1 visa programs, citing misuse by companies and institutions. Senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin proposed raising wage standards, mandating public job postings, and narrowing eligibility. Separately, Tom Cotton introduced legislation to end exemptions that allow universities and non-profits
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The U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown at 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass legislation to keep operations funded. The impasse stemmed from disagreements over health subsidies, Medicaid cuts, and overall federal spending. How Shutdown Happened Both rival proposals—from Republicans and Democrats—were rejected in the Senate on
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The Trump administration says it has reached a deal with Harvard University for $500 million as a resolution to a prolonged federal dispute. The agreement reportedly includes Harvard operating trade schools focusing on AI, engineering, and other technical fields. Roots of the Conflict The friction began when the administration accused Harvard of permitting antisemitism,
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A powerful magnitude-6.9 earthquake rattled the central Philippines late Tuesday night, causing heavy damage and widespread panic. The quake struck off the coast of Cebu province, near the city of Bogo, at around 9:59 p.m. local time. Casualties and Damage By early Wednesday, officials confirmed at least 69 people were killed and over 150 injured. […]
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An Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, collapsed on September 29, 2025, while students were performing afternoon prayers. The accident occurred at Al Khoziny school during an unauthorized expansion. Casualties & Rescues At least one student died, and 99 others were injured, some critically. Rescue teams fear around 38 students may still be […]
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A bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Tavistock Square, London, was defaced with graffiti and white paint on September 29, 2025, days ahead of Gandhi Jayanti and the International Day of Non-Violence. The Indian High Commission in London strongly condemned the incident. Nature of the Vandalism The statue’s plinth was painted over and marked with […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States. The announcement has raised concern in the entertainment industry, which relies heavily on international collaborations. Renewed Tariff Warning Trump argued that foreign productions have weakened America’s film sector, claiming the industry had been “stolen”