The Welcoming International Success Act (WISA) is a proposed policy aimed at helping U.S. companies more easily recruit and employ highly skilled international professionals, including Indian H-1B visa holders. US Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman has introduced a new bill in the US House of Representatives that aims to change the strict regulations imposed by US […]
US Assertion, Iran’s Denial and Ship U-Turns Leave Oil Stranded in the Strait of Hormuz
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the United States Navy has not escorted any tanker or vessel so far, although she noted that such an action remains a possibility. Amid growing concerns about the escalating conflict in the Middle East, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright posted a claim that the United States military […]
Trump said the war with Iran might finish soon, yet delivered a strong warning related to oil
Oil prices briefly climbed to their highest level since 2022, just a day after Iran chose Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the successor to his late father as the country’s supreme leader. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that a war against Iran could be short-lived, but he also said the fighting could escalate if […]
Iran Reportedly Signals Sleeper Cells After Khamenei’s Death
The conflict has now reached its ninth day, and the change in leadership after the death of Ali Khamenei has done little to reduce the intensity of the fighting. US intelligence agencies have intercepted encrypted communications believed to originate from Iran, raising concerns that the signal could potentially trigger sleeper operatives based outside the country. […]
US Places Afghanistan on Wrongful Detention List Over Taliban Hostage Diplomacy
This action took place slightly more than a week after Iran was listed as the first nation on Washington’s newly created “wrongful detention” blacklist. US Senator Marco Rubio announced on Monday that he had designated Afghanistan a “wrongful detention country,” demanding that Taliban officials release two Americans and pledge to end their “hostage diplomacy.” The […]
Trump Backs Iran War Decision, Describing Rising Oil Prices Above $100 as a “Small Price to Pay”
Since the war started on February 28, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz — a route responsible for nearly 20% of the world’s crude oil and gas supply — has almost completely stopped. Oil prices rose above $100 per barrel on Sunday for the first time in nearly four years, fueled by concerns that […]
Explosive Device Hurled Outside Zohran Mamdani’s Home During Protest
Two individuals have been detained following an incident where anti-Islam protesters clashed with counter-demonstrators. New York police have confirmed that an improvised explosive device was thrown outside Zohran Mamdani’s official residence on Saturday during clashes between anti-Islam protesters led by right-wing influencer Jake Lang and counter-protesters. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed that initial […]
Iran Challenges Trump by Appointing Khamenei’s Son, Mojtaba, as the New Supreme Leader
Mojtaba’s appointment is expected to anger Donald Trump, who has previously stated that Washington should play a role in choosing the leader. Iran on Monday appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader, replacing his father, Ali Khamenei. This indicates that hardliners remain firmly entrenched in Tehran, even a week after the conflict with the US and […]
Kamal Haasan Tells Trump to “Focus on Your Own Matters” Amid Permission Controversy
“True and lasting peace in the world rests on mutual respect between independent nations. We wish peace and prosperity for your country and its citizens,” Haasan shared on X. After a senior US official said that Washington, DC, had “allowed” India to buy oil from Russia after the Middle East conflict disrupted global supply chains, […]
Trump Says Russian Waiver to India Could Help Reduce Pressure on Oil Prices
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Friday that the US has provided a temporary 30-day exemption so Indian refiners can buy Russian oil. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is not concerned about rising fuel prices amid the ongoing war in Iran. The war has devastated global markets and sent oil prices […]