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Trump administration mulls ending 60-day grace period for H-1B holders
The 60-day grace period, allows foreign workers time to find another U.S. job or get their affairs in order - whether selling a home or pulling children out of school - before leaving the country.
Why India Will Stick with America
The Trump administration has not been kind to India. Nevertheless, India has responded with far greater equanimity than most observers expected. Predictions that President Donald Trump’s behavior will hurt U.S.-Indian relations have not come to pass, with the…
Constitutional Win: House Passes Iran War Powers Act
Now it’s time for the Senate to act. Let's keep the pressure on and send this resolution to Trump's desk
Trump administration seeks to end Russian oil waivers as soon as possible, Rubio tells Senate
Ending Russian oil waivers could spike global oil prices, impacting inflation, monetary policy, and reducing demand for speculative assets. The post Trump administration seeks to end Russian oil waivers as soon as possible, Rubio tells Senate appeared first o…
FO Talks: Trump, Iran and UAE — Kanwal Sibal Explains India’s Diplomatic Balancing Acts
Fair Observer’s Chief Strategy Officer Peter Isackson and former Foreign Secretary of India Kanwal Sibal discuss the widening crisis in West Asia and the difficult strategic choices facing India as the Trump administration escalates confrontation with Iran. S…
US War Secy Hegseth backs Trump’s India-Pak ceasefire claim; outlines Indo-Pacific strategy
At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth praised Trump’s role in easing tensions following last year’s military confrontation between India and Pakistan
US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partner
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace between India and Pakistan. Hegseth also emphasized India's crucial role as a partner in Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy. H…
U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil industry: Global energy markets in turmoil as Washington tightens the screws
The Trump administration imposed sweeping sanctions on Russian oil majors Rosneft and Lukoil on October 22, 2025, targeting Moscow’s revenue for the Ukraine war. Oil prices surged dramatically, with Brent crude exceeding $140 per barrel and U.S. West Texas In…
End of Honeymoon ? America First is Reshaping New Delhi Strategy
Is the ‘Quad’ dying a slow death? Even with Trump, it still has a vital role to play
The Quad leaders may not meet again this year, but that doesn’t mean the partnership is any weaker than it used to be.
MAGA’s civil war over immigration is over. Silicon Valley lost.
The Trump administration announced last Friday that US visa holders who want a green card must first return to their home countries and apply from there, “except in extraordinary circumstances.” On its face, this rule — which was officially promulgated in a m…
Trump Treasury Secretary Doubles Down on Wild Threat to Oman
The Trump administration has doubled down on Donald Trump’s threats against Oman.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Thursday that Washington “will not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz.”“Oman, in particular, should kn…
Bay Area Leaders Say Visa, DACA Delays Threaten Tech Workforce
Rep. Sam Liccardo joined Bay Area education and business leaders at Foothill College to criticize Trump administration immigration policies, warning that student visa restrictions and DACA renewal delays are hurting Silicon Valley’s workforce, economy and glo…
Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya
America's Trump administration is planning a new Ebola treatment center in Kenya. This facility will care for Americans exposed to the virus abroad. The move aims to provide quick treatment outside the Democratic Republic of Congo. This plan avoids lengthy me…
Trump’s Iran Signals Send Oil Markets Into Chaos
Oil prices whipsawed after reports of a possible U.S.-Iran framework deal briefly sent Brent plunging, only for fresh U.S. strikes on Iran to push crude back...
Where Are America’s Ambassadors?
Around the world, more than 100 of the country’s ambassadorships are unfilled—a sign of the Trump administration’s opinions about the value of diplomacy.
Is the Quad becoming irrelevant as a group?
Trump has shown little interest in group comprising the United States, India, Japan and Australia that was at core of US efforts to counter China
Rubio pushes back on India's concerns over US visa curbs, says policy must be 'America First' under Trump
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Trump's immigration reforms are not targeted at India but applied globally during a news conference in New Delhi.
News24 | Iran war peace deal due ‘maybe today’, says Rubio, but no ‘rush’ warns Trump
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise “today”, adding that Israel had the right to defend itself against attack.
Trump vows Iran can never have a nuke — and US will ‘not rush into a deal’ after GOP Senators criticize draft agreement
Top GOP foreign policy hawks openly grumbled over rumors about the delicate deal with Iran that President Trump is believed to be close to signing.
Details of potential U.S.-Iran deal begin to emerge after Trump announces progress
The potential deal will include Iran’s commitment that it won’t pursue a nuclear weapon, and Tehran agreed to give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, according to two regional officials.
'Self-respect': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu again appeals to Indians in US to come home after new Green Card rule by Trump administration
New US Department of Homeland Security rules for Green Cards are in effect. Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu is urging Indian professionals in America to return home. He believes self-respect and national contribution should guide their decisions. Vembu encourages …
Crude market caught between diplomacy and disruption: Peter McGuire
Global crude oil markets experienced sharp volatility as traders reacted to shifting signals regarding potential Iran ceasefire negotiations. While initial optimism emerged from President Trump's statements, the absence of a formal response from Iran and Isra…
Iran War: US Experts and Iran Still Expect Major Attack; Wall Street Journal Debunks Trump Claim of Gulf State Intervention; Bond Rout Intensifies
Today's Iran war update: The US still looks to be planning to resume the war against Iran even as the bond market rout intensifies.
As America and China swap roles in their great power rivalry, India should think of how to maximize gains
Trump's Beijing visit confirmed a shift in American and Chinese approaches. As the US increasingly uses statecraft to sell while China polices commerce through a geopolitical lens, India should dump old assumptions and craft a strategy that uses this to its a…
US seizes Iran-linked 'shadow fleet' tanker in Indian Ocean amid Trump's strike threats
Intelligence reports and shipping data indicated that the tanker had likely loaded more than one million barrels of crude from Iran's Kharg Island in February
What Does a ‘Constructive’ China-US Relationship Mean for India?
As things stand, Trump’s hopes for a G-2 remain elusive. This leaves New Delhi with enough room to maneuver diplomatically.
Trump’s China Trip: Five Things You Didn’t Know
This post Trump’s China Trip: Five Things You Didn’t Know appeared first on Daily Reckoning. Chinese have a word – Jingju. 京 (Jing) means “capital” or “Beijing.” 剧 (Ju) means “drama” or “play.” Translated, the term Jingju refers to a performance called “Pekin…
US Citizens In ICE Detention Centers Is The New Normal In Trump’s America
Behold this utter bullshit, uttered by the Trump administration’s “border czar” Tom Homan: White House border czar Tom Homan said Thursday he’s “sure” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have detained U.S. citizens, “but we don’t deport them.” …
Brazil's beloved instant payment system faces scrutiny from the Trump administration
Brazil may be politically divided but people across the spectrum all love the country's instant payment system