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U.S. Proposes End to H-1B Lottery; Prioritize High-Wage

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

The U.S. government has unveiled a proposal to scrap the existing lottery system for H-1B visas. Under the plan, visa applications would be weighted in favor of applicants with higher wages and more specialized skills. Why Change It Officials say the change aims to protect American workers by ensuring H-1B visas are used for high-skill, […]

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Trump Critiques UN, Migration & Climate in UN Speech

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump sharply criticized the UN on matters of peace, migration and climate policy. Trump accused the UN of failing to support U.S.-led peace initiatives and said the organization issues “empty words” without follow-through. He questioned the purpose […]

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China to Launch K-Visa as US Imposes $100K H-1B Fee

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

The United States has introduced a one-time fee of US$100,000 for each new H-1B visa petition under a proclamation signed September 19, 2025. This fee applies only to new applicants—not to current H-1B holders or renewals. In response, China will launch a K-visa program on October 1, 2025, aimed at attracting young science, technology, engineering, […]

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WHO Rejects Trump’s Autism Claims Over Vaccines & Tylenol

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that current scientific evidence does not support claims that vaccines cause autism or that use of paracetamol (Tylenol) during pregnancy definitively leads to autism. Trump’s Remarks on Autism U.S. President Donald Trump recently linked autism to childhood vaccines and prenatal paracetamol use. Experts and public health

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US Leader Sparks Outrage Over Hanuman Statue Comments

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

A Texas Republican leader, Alexander Duncan, has drawn sharp criticism for remarks about a 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman in Sugar Land, Texas. The statue, called the Statue of Union, stands at the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple. Duncan’s Remarks Duncan posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Why are we allowing a false statue of a false Hindu […]

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Kamala Harris Says She Shares Blame for “Reckless” Biden Run

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has said she “shoulders some blame” for the decision to let President Joe Biden run for re-election in 2024, calling the move “recklessness.” Harris Reflects Ahead of Memoir Release Harris made the remarks in an interview with Rachel Maddow on MSNBC, ahead of her memoir 107 Days. She expressed regret […]

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UAE Visa Ban Reported for Nine Countries

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

The United Arab Emirates is reportedly suspending new tourist and work visa applications for citizens of nine countries, according to a confidential immigration circular. The restriction is said to be part of the UAE’s visa policy changes for 2026. Which Countries Are Affected The countries currently listed under the suspension are: Afghanistan Libya Yemen Somalia […]

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Canada Arrests Key SFJ Member Inderjit Singh Gosal

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Canadian authorities have arrested Inderjit Singh Gosal, a prominent member of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) with close ties to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Gosal, aged 36, was taken into custody in Oshawa, Ontario on firearms-related charges. Firearms Charges Filed According to police documents, the charges include illegal possession of a banned gun and careless use that […]

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Oil Prices Rise Slightly Amid Europe, Middle East Tensions

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Global oil prices inched higher on Monday as tensions in Europe and the Middle East raised concerns over supply risks. Airspace disputes in eastern Europe and fallout from Palestinian state recognitions in the Middle East added to investor caution. Key Price Moves Brent crude rose by US$0.34 to $67.07 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]

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Reed Hastings Backs Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has backed President Donald Trump’s move to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. He said the measure would ensure visas go to “very high-value jobs,” reducing dependence on the lottery system and offering greater certainty to companies and workers. His Experience with H-1B Policy Hastings noted that he […]