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Gaza Civil Defence Says 450,000 Palestinians Have Fled Amid Israeli Attacks
Sep 20, 2025 09:22 am CST
Gaza's civil defence agency said Friday that 450,000 Palestinians have fled Gaza City since Israel began its offensive to seize the territory's largest urban centre.
Trump Unveils $1 Million 'Gold Card' Visa Program For US Residency
Sep 20, 2025 08:17 am CST
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order for a 'Gold Card' visa programme with fees set at USD 1 million for individuals and USD 2 million for businesses.
US House Passes Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk, Democrats Say "Recklessness"
Sep 20, 2025 07:30 am CST
The House overwhelmingly passed a resolution honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Friday, but a significant number of Democrats voted against it, highlighting the deepening political divide in the wake of his assassination.
Trump Says He Is Speaking With Taliban To Regain Control Of Bagram Airfield
Sep 20, 2025 06:42 am CST
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he was speaking with Afghanistan about regaining control of the Bagram air base.
Trump Administration Threatens Harvard With New Sanctions
Sep 20, 2025 05:31 am CST
The Trump administration escalated its fight with Harvard University on Friday, placing the Ivy League school under extra financial oversight and threatening sanctions if it does not provide additional data on its admissions practices.
Trump To Impose $100,000 Fee For H-1B Visas Amid Immigration Crackdown
Sep 20, 2025 04:34 am CST
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to introduce a new $100,000 application fee for H-1B worker visas, according to a White House official, in an effort to reduce their use as part of his broader immigration crackdown.
US Plans $6 Billion In Arms Sales To Israel As Gaza Conflict Intensifies
Sep 20, 2025 03:49 am CST
The Trump administration has told Congress it plans to sell nearly $6 billion in weapons to Israel, a fresh surge of support for the U.S. ally as it faces increasing isolation over its war in Gaza.
UN Proposes Closing UNAIDS In 2026 As Funding Cuts Bite
Sep 20, 2025 02:53 am CST
The United Nations agency focusing on the HIV/AIDS pandemic could close by the end of next year as the UN restructures in the face of a funding crisis, according to a UN document published online.
New Fed Governor Says He Was Not Told How To Vote By Trump
Sep 20, 2025 02:53 am CST
Donald Trump's pick to join the US Federal Reserve said Friday that he did not speak to the president about how to vote on interest rates ahead of the central bank's meeting this week.
Russia To Seize Assets Of International 'Satanists'
Sep 20, 2025 02:45 am CST
Russia on Friday added what it termed the "international Satanism movement" to a financial blacklist, enabling it to freeze the assets of alleged members even if they have no criminal record.