Politics

The United States has reportedly suspended several major technology companies, including Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Wipro, HCL Technologies and Cognizant, from participating in its Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme, a key pathway through which employers sponsor foreign workers for permanent residency.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are expected to face additional criminal charges in the United States over allegations that Americans detained in Venezuela were tortured while in government custody. The new charges could be announced as soon

Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on the geographical coordinates of designated safe transit routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a development that could help improve maritime navigation through one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman

The Pentagon has instructed U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to complete preparations for a possible resumption of major military operations against Iran, raising the prospect of renewed strikes in the Middle East as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran remain stalled. According to

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to ease export restrictions affecting Japan during their meeting in Washington last month, according to people familiar with the discussions, as tensions over critical minerals continue to strain relations between Beijing and Tokyo.

Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel has criticised Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Germany’s latest financial and military support for Ukraine, arguing that Berlin is committing additional taxpayer funds abroad while facing financial pressures at home. Weidel made the remarks after Merz