International
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in about four weeks, with soybean trade expected to dominate discussions. Trump accused China of deliberately delaying purchases of U.S. soybeans to use as leverage in ongoing negotiations, which he said is hurting American farmers. Farmers Under Pressure Soybean growers in the […]
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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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U.S. President Donald Trump publicly praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for endorsing his Gaza peace initiative. Praise for Pakistan Leaders Speaking at a press briefing after unveiling his peace plan for Gaza, Trump said Sharif and Munir have backed the proposal fully. He described them as “incredible” […]
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The U.S. government is considering Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, according to Vice President JD Vance. He confirmed that the final decision rests with President Donald Trump. Scope Of The Proposal Tomahawk missiles have a range of about 2,500 km (1,550 miles), enabling strikes deep into Russian territory. Ukraine has asked the U.S. […]
Op-Eds Opinion
The United Nations General Assembly is supposed to be a place where world leaders wrestle with wars, climate crises, and global poverty. But this year, the world got treated to something far less dignified: Donald Trump’s latest attempt at stand-up comedy masquerading as diplomacy. If there were ever proof that America is capable of embarrassing […]