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India sets five-year anti-dumping duty on Vietnamese steel

India sets five-year anti-dumping duty on Vietnamese steel

India sets five-year anti-dumping duty on Vietnamese steel The new duty is crucial since Indian steel makers have long voiced worries about cheap Vietnamese imports hurting local industry. New Delhi: India has announced a significant trade decision by imposing an anti-dumping duty of USD 121.55 per tonne on imports of hot rolled flat steel products […]

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G7 backs Ukraine, sidesteps trade and U.S. strikes

G7 backs Ukraine, sidesteps trade and U.S. strikes

G7 backs Ukraine, sidesteps trade and U.S. strikes G7 ministers condemned Sudan’s escalating violence, while the U.S. Secretary of State voiced alarm over the worsening humanitarian crisis. Tokyo: Top diplomats from the world’s leading industrial democracies — the Group of Seven (G7) — showcased a united front on Wednesday (November 12, 2025) as they reaffirmed

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Trump’s new H-1B plan: train Americans, leave

Trump’s new H-1B plan: train Americans, leave

Trump’s new H-1B plan: train Americans, leave Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Trump’s visa plan will revive U.S. manufacturing by rebuilding shipbuilding and semiconductor skills lost overseas. Washington: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has come out strongly in defense of President Donald Trump’s new H-1B visa policy, describing it as a cornerstone of the administration’s plan

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Trump ends record 43-day shutdown with funding bill

Trump ends record 43-day shutdown with funding bill

Trump ends record 43-day shutdown with funding bill Democrats accused Republicans of vacationing as federal workers missed paychecks, travelers faced delays, and food aid programs expired nationwide. Washington: President Donald Trump on Wednesday night (November 12, 2025) signed a long-awaited government funding bill, officially ending the record-breaking 43-day federal shutdown that left hundreds of thousands

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US tightens visa rules over health, financial concerns

US tightens visa rules over health, financial concerns

US tightens visa rules over health, financial concerns Immigrants hoping to enter the US must already complete a medical exam conducted by a physician approved by the US Embassy. Washington: A new directive issued by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it harder for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they

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Modi arrives in Bhutan for significant two-day visit.

Modi arrives in Bhutan for significant two-day visit.

Modi arrives in Bhutan for significant two-day visit. PM Modi warmly welcomed at Paro Airport as Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay greets him like an elder brother. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bhutan on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, beginning a warm and meaningful two-day visit to the Himalayan kingdom. His arrival marks yet another chapter

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US to tighten visas, green cards over health risks

US to tighten visas, green cards over health risks

US to tighten visas, green cards over health risks The US has issued new visa rules allowing officials to deny entry or residency to foreigners with conditions like diabetes, obesity, or heart disease, citing potential healthcare burdens. Washington: In a controversial new move, the Trump administration has issued a directive tightening the medical scrutiny of

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Turkey orders Netanyahu, 36 Israelis arrested for war crimes

Turkey orders Netanyahu, 36 Israelis arrested for war crimes

Turkey orders Netanyahu, 36 Israelis arrested for war crimes Turkey accuses Netanyahu and Israeli officials of genocide and crimes against humanity in Gaza, citing attacks on the Global Sumud Flotilla. Istanbul: In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions, Turkey’s Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office in Istanbul has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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Trump vows US boycott of G20 over farmer abuses

Trump vows US boycott of G20 over farmer abuses

Trump vows US boycott of G20 over farmer abuses WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump announced that the United States will boycott the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, citing what he described as the country’s mistreatment of white farmers, particularly the Afrikaner community. In a fiery post on Truth Social on November 7, Trump called it

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Trump launches 100 investigations into H-1B program

Trump launches 100 investigations into H-1B program

Trump launches 100 investigations into H-1B program Trump’s latest move adds to a growing series of Republican-led efforts aiming to tighten and scrutinize the H-1B visa program. Washington: The US Department of Labour (DOL) has launched at least 175 investigations into potential abuses within the H-1B visa programme, marking one of the most sweeping crackdowns

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