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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that enforces a $100,000 fee on applicants to the H-1B visa programme. The order accuses the system of “abuse” and blocks entry unless the full payment is made. Critics claim the H-1B programme harms American workers. Supporters, including billionaire Elon Musk, argue it helps the United States attract world-class talent. Gold card opens a premium path Trump also announced a “gold card” that offers fast-track visas for certain immigrants. The programme requires fees beginning at £1m. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stood with Trump in the Oval Office on Friday. “A hundred thousand…

The United States imposed 50% tariffs on EU steel and aluminium imports in June.Authorities also now demand importers prove the origin of metals within finished products.European industries say the requirement creates heavy costs and administrative headaches. Industry Struggles With Complex Origin Rules The “melt and pour” rule makes tracing steel and aluminium origins extremely complicated.The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association said suppliers often lack necessary information for compliance.ACEA noted that single components sometimes fall under several tariff categories like steel, aluminium, and copper.Car manufacturers already report “substantial” financial damage as they calculate the full impact. Broader Tariffs Hit Multiple Sectors In…

Partisan Disputes Stall House LegislationThe U.S. Senate has voted down a temporary government funding bill aimed at extending federal operations through March 14, 2025. The measure previously failed in the House by a 202-220 vote, with 14 Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. Key to the opposition was a requirement for proof of citizenship in voter registration, a provision heavily criticized by Democrats and civil rights groups as an attempt at voter suppression. Security Funding Overshadowed by ControversyIncluded in the bill was $231 million intended to bolster security for federal officials, including $100 million for the U.S. Secret Service. Despite these…

A potential deal over TikTok is moving forward. US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss terms on Friday. Officials from both countries struck a “framework” agreement this week. Reports suggest TikTok’s US operations could be sold to a group of American investors. If finalised, one expert described it as a “rare breakthrough” in strained trade ties. It could end a long-running dispute that has dominated headlines for years. Analysts now weigh what the agreement means for TikTok’s 170 million US users, and what Beijing stands to gain. The prized algorithm remains protected Chinese state…

Advisory Issued and Later Lifted in AlaskaOn September 18, 2025, a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering a tsunami advisory for parts of Alaska. The quake occurred at 11:58 a.m. Pacific Time, roughly 75 miles east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, at a shallow depth of six miles. The National Tsunami Warning Center initially warned coastal areas of the western Aleutian Islands, from Amchitka Pass to Attu. Officials later canceled the advisory after no notable tsunami waves were detected. Monitoring Continues in California and HawaiiEven with Alaska’s advisory lifted, authorities in California and Hawaii are keeping a close watch.…

A major trial has found that a daily low dose of aspirin can cut the risk of colorectal cancer returning after surgery by more than half in patients with specific gene mutations. Researchers at the Karolinska Institute studied more than 3,500 patients across Scandinavia, with genetic testing identifying 37% who carried mutations in the PI3K pathway. Those patients were randomly assigned aspirin or placebo for three years after tumour removal. Results showed aspirin users were 55% less likely to see their cancer return. The drug appears to work by reducing inflammation, interfering with the PI3K pathway, and preventing blood platelets…

Shopkeeper Hans Velten Reisch provoked outrage by posting a sign banning Jews from his store in Duburger Straße.The note read: “Jews are banned from here! Nothing personal. No antisemitism. Just can’t stand you.”Police removed the message Wednesday evening “to prevent danger” and maintain order, spokesperson Philipp Renoncourt confirmed.Local reporters later found the same words displayed on an interior wall facing the shop’s entrance.The case triggered intense debate across the city and on social media, where many compared it to Nazi-era persecution.Some users called for boycotts, while others demanded protests or even suggested violent retaliation.By Thursday morning, graffiti with the words…

Meta has revealed new smart glasses enhanced with artificial intelligence. The company aims to make them everyday must-have accessories around the world. Meta Connect showcases innovations At the Meta Connect developer conference, CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced several products developed with Ray-Ban and Oakley. A neural wristband was among the key highlights. It pairs with the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses and allows users to send messages through subtle hand gestures. The unveiling came as Meta continues to face criticism about the influence of its platforms. Campaigners warn especially about dangers for young users. Zuckerberg described the innovation as a “huge scientific…

A new daily pill could help people lose up to a fifth of their body weight, according to results from a large clinical trial of orforglipron, developed by Eli Lilly. Involving more than 3,100 adults with obesity but no diabetes, the 72-week study found that 18% of participants on the highest dose lost at least 20% of their body weight, while over half achieved a reduction of 10% or more. Average weight loss ranged from 7.5% with the lowest dose to 11.2% with the highest. The pill, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, works by lowering blood sugar, slowing digestion, and reducing…

The Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) gathers NATO contributions, excluding the United States, to purchase American weapons, ammunition, and equipment. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine expects about $3.5 billion by next month to buy US weapons. “We received more than $2 billion from our partners specifically for the PURL program,” he said in Kyiv alongside European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. He added that additional October funds would raise the total to $3.5–3.6 billion. Zelenskyy did not reveal exact details of first shipments but confirmed they will include Patriot missiles and HIMARS munitions. Patriot systems protect against Russian missile attacks, while…