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  A coalition of unions, employers and religious groups filed a lawsuit on Friday seeking to block US President Donald Trump’s bid to   impose   a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly-skilled foreign workers. The lawsuit filed in federal court in San Francisco is the first to challenge a proclamation Trump issued two weeks ago announcing the fee as the Republican president moves to further  restrict immigration  to the United States. Plaintiffs include the United Auto Workers union, the American Association of University Professors, a nurse recruitment agency and several religious organisations. They argued that Trump’s power to restrict the entry of certain foreign nationals does not allow him to override the law that created the H-1B visa programme. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson in a statement said Trump’s administration engaged in lawful actions “discouraging companies from spamming the system and driving down American wages, while providing ce...

  Key Facts / Investigative Findings (Source: Democracy Now! summary of a New York Times investigation)  1. Steve Witkoff ka background & appointment Steve Witkoff ek janane-mane New York real estate developer hain, aur unka dosti rishta Trump ke saath kaafi purana hai.  2025 me Trump ne unhe Special Envoy to the Middle East / Peace Missions ka pad diya.  Jab unhe ye diplomatic role mila, unhone apni real estate company — Witkoff Group — ko temporarily apne bete Alex Witkoff ke hawale kar diya.  Lekin report ke mutabik, Steve Witkoff ne abhi tak poori tarah apni ownership se “divest” nahin kiya hai.  2. Business ties with Gulf / Middle East investors Investigation mein paaya gaya ki Alex Witkoff — jab Steve diplomatic role me hai — kuch hi dino me Gulf Arab governments se investments raise karne ki koshish kar rahe hain, wahi investors jinse Steve diplomacy me deal kar raha hai.  In relationships ka overlap hai: Riyadh, UAE, Qatar jaise states...

  Pakistan is courting the United States with an ambitious proposal to build a new deep-sea port on the Arabian Sea, aiming to strengthen its economic ties with Washington and diversify its strategic partnerships beyond China. According to diplomatic sources, the port project is being presented as an alternative to Gwadar, which is heavily influenced by Beijing under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The proposed site is believed to be Pasni, Balochistan, a coastal city strategically located between Gwadar and Karachi. Pakistani officials argue that the new port would serve as a gateway for mineral exports, particularly from the country’s rich copper and gold reserves in Reko Diq and other Balochistan mines. With global demand for critical minerals rising, Pakistan hopes the project will attract American investment and align with U.S. efforts to secure supply chains outside Chinese influence. The initiative comes at a time when Islamabad’s relations with Washington ...

 Hamas has officially responded to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace proposal regarding Gaza. According to reports, the group has accepted several of the points outlined in the plan, while leaving room for further negotiations on the remaining ones. This response has been described by international observers as “positive but conditional,” opening the door for potential dialogue after months of devastating conflict. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has publicly called on Israel to immediately halt its airstrikes on Gaza, stressing that continued bombardment would undermine chances for a ceasefire agreement. Despite his appeal, Israeli forces have carried out fresh air raids on several areas in Gaza, leaving dozens injured and worsening the humanitarian crisis. The situation has triggered a wave of international reactions. In Europe and other parts of the world, solidarity with Gaza has grown significantly. Large-scale protests have been organized, particularly after the i...

  Palestine protests latest: Hundreds to march despite Starmer and police calls to cancel after Manchester attack Defend Our Juries say more than 1,500 people have pledged to attend the protest in Trafalgar Square in the wake of a stabbing attack on a synagogue Pro-Palestine  protests  are set to go ahead despite Sir Keir Starmer and police  calling for it to be cancelled  following the terror attack on a synagogue in  Manchester  on Thursday. Defend Our Juries have organised an  event in Trafalgar Square  on Saturday afternoon, which could see more than 1,500 people attend to peacefully sit and hold cardboard signs saying “I  oppose genocide . I support Palestine Action”. Scotland Yard chief Sir Mark Rowley had asked for protests to be postponed due to the drain on resources while extra officers are stationed at synagogues. He also warned the protests “will likely create further tensions and some might say lacks ...

 Last night, a horrifying incident reminded us that terror and hatred often disguise themselves in the form of sharp knives and speeding vehicles. An attacker first struck with a knife, then drove recklessly into crowds — a deadly combination, fueled by pure hatred. This was no accident. It was a calculated assault, backed by extremist ideology and a network of hate. Anyone who turns hatred into a weapon becomes an enemy of humanity itself. What must be done by the government, police, and judiciary: Swift arrest of the attackers A crackdown on hate-driven ideologies Justice for the families of victims Raising public awareness that hatred only leads to destruction When the blade of a knife and the speed of a car collide, fear spreads quickly — but we cannot let fear paralyze us. Instead, we must confront this face of hatred head-on. A cry for humanity: Hatred, from any side, is a crime. It should not see religion, race, or nationality — only humanity.