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US Embassy's 'H-1B, H-4 Visa Alert' Amid Enhanced Vetting And Interview Delays

The United States has announced that it is "expanding" the online presence reviews to all H-1B and H-4 applicants as part of its standard visa screening.

Published on: 23.12.2025 02:06
"Largest Battleship In History Of US": All About 'Trump-Class Ships'

President Donald Trump on Monday announced a new class of heavily armed warships that will be named after himself -- an honor usually reserved for US leaders who have left office.

Published on: 23.12.2025 01:50
Epstein Files Way Of 'Deflecting From US Administration's Success': Trump

US President Donald Trump said Monday that people who "innocently met" Jeffrey Epstein in the past risked having their reputations ruined by the release of the investigative files on the convicted sex offender.

Published on: 23.12.2025 01:45
Trump Says US Needs Greenland For "National Security"

President Donald Trump reasserted on Monday that the United States needs Greenland for its national security and said a special envoy he appointed to the Arctic island would "lead the charge."

Published on: 23.12.2025 01:42
Trump Says Would Be "Smart" For Venezuela's Maduro To Step Down

US President Donald Trump said Monday it would be "smart" for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step down, as US naval forces pressed a blockade on the South American country's oil wealth.

Published on: 23.12.2025 00:18
Australian State Set To Pass Tougher Gun Laws After Bondi Beach Attack

Australia's most populous state is set to pass tougher gun laws, ban the display of terrorist symbols and curb protests after the state parliament's lower house cleared a bill late on Monday in an emergency sitting following the Bondi mass shooting.

Published on: 22.12.2025 23:57
New York Times Reporter Sues Google, xAI, OpenAI Over Chatbot Training

An investigative reporter best known for exposing fraud at Silicon Valley blood-testing startup Theranos sued Elon Musk's xAI, Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, Meta Platforms and Perplexity on Monday for using copyrighted books.

Published on: 22.12.2025 23:32
Trump Announces Plans For New Navy "Battleship"

President Donald Trump has announced a bold plan for the Navy to build a new, large warship that he is calling a "battleship" as part of a larger vision to create a "Golden Fleet."

Published on: 22.12.2025 23:21
"Potential Gain For Exporters": New Zealand PM Lauds FTA With India

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday hailed the Free Trade Agreement with India, calling it an "excellent" deal amid potential gains for the country's exporters.

Published on: 22.12.2025 23:12
Russia Says Weekend Ukraine Peace Talks In Miami Not Breakthrough

Talks between Russia and the United States in Miami on ways to resolve the conflict in Ukraine should not be seen as a breakthrough, the Izvestia news outlet cited Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying in remarks published on Tuesday.

Published on: 22.12.2025 22:49
Vince Zampella, Video Game Developer, Killed In Car Crash

Vince Zampella, the acclaimed co-creator of video gaming juggernaut "Call of Duty" has died in car crash, US media reported on Monday.

Published on: 22.12.2025 22:16
Netanyahu Vows Independence Of Commission Of Inquiry Into October 7 Attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed a government decision Monday to establish a commission of inquiry into the October 7 attack, assuring the public that it would not be subject to political influence.

Published on: 22.12.2025 20:14
US Says Venezuela's Maduro Needs To Be "Gone" From Power

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Monday that Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro needs to be "gone" from power, in one of the clearest indications yet that Washington is seeking a change of leadership in Caracas.

Published on: 22.12.2025 19:57
1 Suspect Arrested In South Africa Mass Shooting That Killed 12

A 32-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a mass shooting which claimed the lives of 12 people including three children at an unlicensed pub earlier this month, South African police said on Monday.

Published on: 22.12.2025 19:00
Trans Scientist Sues Trump Administration Over '2 Sexes' Order

A transgender employee of the National Security Agency is suing the Trump administration and seeking to block enforcement of a presidential executive order and other policies the employee says violate federal civil rights law.

Published on: 22.12.2025 18:45
Israeli Soldiers Shoot 16-Year-Old For 'Throwing Brick At Them'

The Israeli military said it was reviewing an incident in the occupied West Bank in which soldiers shot dead a 16-year-old Palestinian who they said had thrown a brick at them, after CCTV footage appeared to show he was not doing so when shot.

Published on: 22.12.2025 18:43
Venezuela Says Russia Expressed 'Full Support' Against US 'Hostilities'

Venezuela's foreign minister said Monday Russia had expressed its "full support" as the South American country confronts a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers by US forces deployed in the Caribbean.

Published on: 22.12.2025 18:38
How A Remote Airstrip In Libya Reshaped Sudan's Civil War

A remote airstrip in southeastern Libya has reshaped Sudan's civil war by providing a lifeline to the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, according to more than a dozen military, intelligence and diplomatic officials.

Published on: 22.12.2025 18:38
Russian General Killed In Moscow: 10 Assassinations Russia Blames On Ukraine

Russia has accused Ukraine of carrying out a number of high-profile attacks against prominent Russians since Moscow invaded its neighbour nearly four years ago.

Published on: 22.12.2025 18:34
"Want To Finish Exams And Go Home": Indian Medical Student In Bangladesh

For Ubair, a high-achieving student who held All India Rank 2 in the NEET exam, the dream of a medical degree is currently being tested by political instability in Bangladesh.

Published on: 22.12.2025 18:34

News from Arabic Countries

Trump warns Maduro not to ‘play tough’ as Russia, China back Venezuela

Latest threat comes as US coastguard continues to pursue a third oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.

Published on: 23.12.2025 01:43
Israel kills two Palestinians in Gaza City as ceasefire violations mount

Deadly attack comes as Gaza government media office says Israel violated ceasefire 875 times since it began in October.

Published on: 22.12.2025 21:48
Foster scores late goal as South Africa defeat Angola in their AFCON opener

Lyle Foster's match-winning 79th-minute strike allowed South Africa to win first opening match at AFCON since 2004.

Published on: 22.12.2025 21:29
Thailand and Cambodia agree to meet amid renewed cross-border fighting

Planned talks come as Southeast Asian leaders urge both countries to show 'maximum restraint' and return to dialogue.

Published on: 22.12.2025 21:02
Boxer Ty Mitchell tells Al Jazeera why he had to confront Tommy Robinson

Boxer Ty Mitchell told Al Jazeera why he had to confront far-right British activist Tommy Robinson.

Published on: 22.12.2025 20:58
Canada names new ambassador to US as key trade talks loom

Terms of North American free trade deal set to be renegotiated in 2026 under shadow of US tariff policies.

Published on: 22.12.2025 20:56
Deadly clashes break out in Aleppo between Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF

At least two people have been killed in clashes between government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.

Published on: 22.12.2025 20:41
Ugandan police tear gas crowd at Bobi Wine campaign event

Footage shows police dispersing crowds with tear gas at rallies for Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine in Kampala.

Published on: 22.12.2025 20:32
130 Nigerian schoolchildren freed after mass abduction

A group of 130 Nigerian schoolchildren abducted last month were freed, ending a mass abduction that drew global concern.

Published on: 22.12.2025 19:53
Can diplomacy end the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?

The neighbouring countries hold their first direct meeting in regional push for peace.

Published on: 22.12.2025 19:04
UPS stumbles into holiday season amid shifting trade rules

After the end of the de minimis rule rewired US import requirements, UPS is struggling to clear shipments.

Published on: 22.12.2025 18:06
Srebrenica: Genocide on Trial

The horrors of the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the war crimes trials that gave birth to the ICC.

Published on: 22.12.2025 18:00
Trump pauses more offshore wind projects citing national security concerns

The directive pausing five projects comes as the administration ramps up offshore oil and gas production.

Published on: 22.12.2025 17:56
Displacement camp running out of supplies for people fleeing Sudan’s war

Authorities say they don't have enough food, tents, and equipment to accommodate everyone fleeing Sudan’s war.

Published on: 22.12.2025 17:45
Sudan’s Darfur grapples with severe measles outbreak amid ongoing violence

MSF official tells Al Jazeera South Darfur hospital 'overwhelmed' by rapid increase in measles cases.

Published on: 22.12.2025 17:38
Turning Point USA held its AmericaFest conference. Here’s what happened

Turning Point USA's first AmericaFest without Charlie Kirk reveals ideological rifts within the conservative movement.

Published on: 22.12.2025 17:32
Ecuador soldiers sentenced to 34 years in prison for disappearing children

Sentencing caps yearlong investigation into abuse, disappearance of four children in Guayaquil amid crime crackdown.

Published on: 22.12.2025 17:28
Texas town battles nonstop noise from bitcoin mine

A rural Texas community says nonstop noise from a bitcoin mine is destroying their lives.

Published on: 22.12.2025 16:40
Cambodia-Thailand fighting continues as ceasefire talks loom

Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand continues despite talks, with communities facing fear and economic anxiety.

Published on: 22.12.2025 16:39
At least three killed in Israeli attack on southern Lebanon’s Sidon

Deadly Israeli air strike is latest in Israel's near-daily violations of 2024 ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.

Published on: 22.12.2025 15:45
Illegal settlement expansion: How Israel is redrawing occupied West Bank

Israel's approval of 19 new settlements stands to redraw occupied West Bank, undermining prospect of two-state solution.

Published on: 22.12.2025 15:37
At least two killed in Aleppo clashes between Syrian army, Kurdish-led SDF

Violence comes as top Syrian and Turkish officials held talks on integrating SDF forces into Syria's new army.

Published on: 22.12.2025 15:34
Palestine Action hunger strikes: What are their demands?

As a months-long hunger strike persists, calls for immediate government intervention grow louder.

Published on: 22.12.2025 15:11
Situation in Sudan’s White Nile shows “increased disrespect” of the law

“Those who are arriving in White Nile [state] are arriving in a severe situation.”

Published on: 22.12.2025 15:10
AFCON 2025: Nigeria vs Tanzania – team news, start time and lineups

Moving on from the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup, Nigeria face Tanzania in their AFCON 2025 opener.

Published on: 22.12.2025 14:45