After targeting Indian exports with 50% tariffs, US President Donald Trump has now chosen to strike at the heart of India’s global economic presence—its people. His latest executive order, imposing a one-time payment of $100,000 on every new H-1B visa application from the current $2,000-5,000, is not just a policy shift but a symbolic breach…
Metropolitan Police responded to reports of a shooting this morning (September 21) around 5.30am. Officers found an 18-year-old man with a gunshot injury. He was taken to hospital and remains in a life-threatening condition. His next of kin have been informed. No arrests have been made. Fourth Way remains closed both ways and a diversion…
Monthly net Southbound inflows into insurers reached $1.8b in July. Hong Kong-listed Chinese insurers have seen a sharp rise in Southbound investor inflows this year, though the link to share price performance remains weaker than in banks, according to CGS International Securities. Monthly net Southbound inflows into insurers reached $1.8b (HK$13.9b) in July and $2.0b…
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump were seen warmly greeting each other at the Charlie Kirk memorial service at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, marking their first public meeting since their highly publicized fallout earlier this summer. Why It Matters The potential reconciliation between Trump and Musk represents a significant political development,…
Though it’s involved in the artificial intelligence trend, the chip designer has not been delivering stellar performances in recent years. In the world of investing, there’s a disclaimer that has become practically cliche: “Past performance is no guarantee of future results.” Put simply, just because a stock or other investment has produced a certain return…
“Disgruntled debutante” was the juicy character Simone Rocha portrayed for spring, yielding a young, frisky and slyly sultry collection. The designer had read a 1992 essay by Maureen Freely about a young girl who had to wear her mother’s clothes and “wasn’t too happy about it.” Hence the taciturn expressions and folded arms of the…
When the US steps back, China moves in. Beijing is making significant inroads in Africa, using a combination of investment and soft power in a region that’s now a vital player in the global contest for resources. The strategy is working. In parts of Africa, public opinion on China is more favorable than in many other regions, according to an…
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails An 18-year-old boy is fighting for life after being shot outside Wembley Stadium, police said. Officers were called to Atlantic…
VfB Stuttgart got the fourth matchday of the 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign off to a rollicking start with a 2-0 win over FC St. Pauli. Many talking points emerged from Stuttgart’s second win of the young campaign, virtually all of them positive from the perspective of the Swabians. A common thread revolves around the fact that…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s latest plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left some immigrant workers confused, forcing the White House on Saturday to scramble to clarify that a new $100,000 fee on visas for skilled tech workers only applies to new applicants and not to current visa holders. The president on Friday, with…