US President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order that will add a $100,000 (£74,000) fee for applicants to the H-1B visa programme aimed at bringing in skilled workers from abroad into certain industries. The proclamation will reportedly mention “abuse” of the programme and will restrict entry unless payment is made. Critics of the…
By Abigail Summerville and Purvi Agarwal (Reuters) -Wall Street’s main indexes moved higher on Friday after choppy trading earlier in the day, on track for weekly gains, while FedEx rose after positive earnings. The parcel delivery company rose 2.6% after it reported quarterly profit and revenue above analyst estimates on Thursday, as cost-cutting and strength…
Calvin Klein emerged as the winner of New York Fashion Week in terms of media impact value, according to initial data from Launchmetrics, unveiled on Friday. The report shows the brand leading ahead of Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Cos and Off-White, which rounded out the top five. During NYFW, Calvin Klein revealed Veronica Leoni’s second…
Trump, speaking at a joint press conference in the UK with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on Thursday said he was trying to get the Bagram Air Base back because of its proximity to where China makes nuclear weapons. The US President was on a state visit to the UK. China too conveyed its opposition…
While the ban will not carry fines or penalties it is hoped that it will still receive support from the public 19:42, 19 Sep 2025Updated 20:00, 19 Sep 2025 A seal with its head stuck in a plastic hoop(Image: M Perring) Members of a local council have backed a motion to support a voluntary ban…
The Apple Watch helps people track their health and fitness, but it can also be a great tool to help people stay productive and get work done. This is especially true for people who get easily distracted by their phone. Although the Apple Watch comes with simple built-in productivity apps like Reminders and Calendar, it’s…
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities have a consensus that the city will not issue student visas to pupils across the border, the education minister has revealed, explaining that they are excluded from a scheme to increase the non-local intake at semi-private schools. Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin also said on Friday that aided…
The Trump administration is planning to add a $100,000 to the fee for H-1B visa applications, taking aim at a program that is used to attract highly skilled workers to the U.S. The additional fee, which was confirmed to CBS News by a White House official, would impact employers including tech giants such as Amazon,…
Hong Kong Named Most Promising Muslim Travel Destination for 2025——————————-CrescentRating, a global authority on halal travel, has named Hong Kong as the “Most Promising Destination of the Year for Muslims.” According to Shia Waves Agency, citing CNN, this recognition is based on the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) and highlights Hong Kong’s efforts to enhance…
The United States and China may have agreed on a deal to prevent the social platform TikTok from being banned in the US—if you take US President Donald Trump’s word for it. After a long-awaited call between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, Trump announced victory on Truth Social: “The call was a…