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Ex-White House National Security Adviser Appointed as US Ambassador to the UN
The approval was by a vote of 47-43, clearing the way for Waltz to attend next week's UN General Assembly in New York, where President Donald Trump will deliver an address to the gathering on Tuesday, reported Xinhua news agency.
Trump Implements Stricter H-1B Visa Rules, Adds $100,000 Yearly Fee
In addition to the new charge, Trump signed an executive order initiating what he termed the "gold card" visa — a premium route he initially proposed this year. Under the expedited visa, the White House said individuals will pay $1 million, and sponsoring companies would pay $2 million.
Trump, Xi Jinping speak over phone, discuss TikTok and trade: Reports
The call, initiated at around 8 am Washington time, was confirmed by a White House official as well as by Xinhua.
India, US to step up efforts for early finalisation of trade deal, says MEA
The two sides agreed to do this during a meeting between top officials from the two countries against the backdrop of sustained efforts to repair bilateral ties frayed by US President Donald Trump's imposition of protective tariffs.
‘Keep mutual interests, sensitivities in mind’: India reacts to Saudi Arabia’s new pact with Pakistan
The statement comes after the mutual defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, an agreement considered to have far-reaching implications for regional security.
China Says Afghanistan Should Decide on US Return to Bagram Air Base
China respects the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Afghanistan," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a media briefing here, in reply to a question regarding Trump's remarks.
Ex-Nepal PM Oli Breaks Silence, Claims Police Didn’t Use Automatic Weapons in Gen-Z Protests
Oli, who stepped down on September 9 after violent street protests against his government, claimed that his government had not given permission for direct firing at protesters. "The use of automatic weapons not in the possession of police needs to be investigated," he stated.
Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi Attributes US Economic Slowdown to DOGE Speculation and Trump-Era Tariffs
In an interview with Business Insider, Zandi identified a mix of policy errors and speculative market activity, such as the run-up in meme assets such as Dogecoin (DOGE), as being major contributing factors to the slowdown.
Trump Claims ‘UK PM was embarrassed’, Says Starmer Backed His Russian Oil Ban Call; Criticises EU, NATO
In an interview with Fox News, when asked, "Did you tell UK PM Starmer that Europe should put sanctions on India and China too?" Trump highlighted his administration’s tariff measures.
Trump Claims ‘UK PM was embarrassed’, Says Starmer Backed His Russian Oil Ban Call; Criticises EU, NATO
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on his return to Washington after a state visit to the United Kingdom, Trump said, “The UK Prime Minister was embarrassed about me calling out NATO and EU countries over buying oil from Russia. And he said that’s not good. He appreciated that I said it, but he said that’s not good. How about that?”
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