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Trump administration moves to impose $100,000 fee for H-1B worker visas

President Donald Trump's administration on Monday released a proposed regulation to codify an unprecedented fee of more than $100,000 on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers that has been blocked by the...

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Colombia recalls ambassador from US amid tariff spat

A demonstrator throws a canister of tear gas during a protest demanding no US interference, in Bogota. — Reuters

'No Kings' protests draw large crowds in US cities

Demonstrators gather near the US Capitol building during a "No Kings" protest, in Washington. — Reuters

EMS offers fast delivery to 190 destinations: Oman Post

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Major win for Trump on Gaza, but will it stand the test of time?

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Peru Congress ousts president, successor vows 'war on crime'

Peru's new president Jose Jeri attends the swearing-in ceremony, in Lima. — Reuters

Immune system breakthrough wins Nobel prize

Mary E Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi are awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Medicine. — Reuters

Groups file suit over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

U.S. flag, H-1B visa application form, and displayed company logos are seen in this illustration taken September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

World-renowned chimpanzee expert Jane Goodall dies at 91

British ethologist and primatologist Jane Goodall poses with her mascott 'Mister H' during a photo session in Paris. - AFP

US govt shutdown begins after Congress fails to reach deal

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican of South Dakota speaks at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. — AFP

Venezuela's Maduro readies state of emergency over US 'aggression'

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a press conference, in Caracas. — AFP

Venezuela conducts military exercises

A member of the Bolivarian militia helps people to evacuate a train station behind a Bolivarian militia during a risk reduction drill on natural disasters or armed conflict in Caracas on September 27, 2025.

UN sanctions on Iran loom after vote to delay fails

Members of the United Nations Security Council vote on the resolution, in New York City. — Reuters

Instagram’s teen safety features are flawed, researchers say

Of 47 safety features tested, the groups judged only eight to be completely effective.

Nasa launches mission to study space weather

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off carrying Nasa's Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) mission, Florida. — Reuters

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