Afghan officials rebuke Trump's Bagram demands, vow defence of sovereignty

Afghan officials rebuke Trump's Bagram demands, vow defence of sovereignty

Zakir Jalaly, political director of the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, dismissed the notion of a US return, stating that Afghans have "never accepted foreign troops on their territory" and that any dialogue with Washington must exclude military reoccupation, reports Xinhua news agency. Sep 21, 2025
As US restricts H-1B, 'Trump Gold Card' visa goes on sale for $1 million

As US restricts H-1B, 'Trump Gold Card' visa goes on sale for $1 million

"One of the biggest problems we have is that people, they go to the best schools, and they do great, and they get great marks, and then they're thrown out of the country. You're not allowed to stay this way. So, like a signing bonus in baseball or football, a corporation will be able to get them to stay in the country," the US President added. Sep 21, 2025
Nasscom Warns H-1B Fee Hike Could Impact US Innovation, Jobs

Nasscom Warns H-1B Fee Hike Could Impact US Innovation, Jobs

Reacting to the new White House proclamation, signed by US President Donald trump which introduced a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications, positioned as part of a broader reform of the skilled worker programme, Nasscom said the timeline for implementation (anyone entering the US after 12:01 a.m., September 21) is also a concern. Sep 20, 2025
H-1B Fee Row: Congress Hits Out at US President Trump, Modi Govt

H-1B Fee Row: Congress Hits Out at US President Trump, Modi Govt

"On one hand, you say our Prime Minister is great and a good friend of Trump, and on the other hand, you're imposing such hefty fees on H-1B visas. Why is Trump doing this? He thinks he is a king, and by doing this, he will win. But in India, we will stand our ground. Whatever policies he is bringing forward, he is digging his own well." Sep 20, 2025
Trump says US 'trying' to retake key Afghan air base

$100,000 Annual Fee Proposed for H-1B Workers Under Trump's New Visa Crackdown

"So, the whole idea is, no more will these big tech companies or other big companies train foreign workers. They have to pay the government $100,000, then they have to pay the employee. So, it's just not economic. You're going to train somebody. You're going to train one of the recent graduates from one of the great universities across our land, train Americans. Stop bringing in people to take our jobs. That's the policy here. $100,000 a year for H-1B visas," he explained Sep 20, 2025
Most degenerate newspaper: Trump slaps $15 billion defamation suit on New York Times

US return to Bagram faces logistical, diplomatic challenges

Incidentally, the 'Agreement for Bringing Peace to Afghanistan' was signed with the Taliban in Doha on February 29, 2020, during the first term of President Trump. The Taliban returned to power in Kabul after US-led forces hastily withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021. Sep 19, 2025
Indian CEO and family's visas revoked over fentanyl links — A first, with more to come

Indian CEO, family US visas revoked; fentanyl links

The United States revoked visas of an Indian CEO and his family over fentanyl precursor links under sections 221(i), 212(a)(2)(C), and 214(b) of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, which allow for the denial of visas to individuals believed to be involved in or benefiting from drug trafficking. Sep 18, 2025
Most degenerate newspaper: Trump slaps $15 billion defamation suit on New York Times

Most degenerate newspaper: Trump slaps $15 billion defamation suit on New York Times

In a statement posted on 'Truth Social' on Monday (US time), Trump wrote, "Today, I have the Great Honor of bringing a 15 billion dollar Defamation and Libel Lawsuit against The New York Times, one of the worst and most degenerate newspapers in the history of our country, becoming a virtual 'mouthpiece' for the radical left Democrat Party." Sep 16, 2025