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US judge skeptical of challenge to $100,000 H-1B visa fee

 A federal judge on Friday said US President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly-skilled foreign workers seems to fall under his broad powers to regulate immigration, casting doubt on a...

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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

Ground stop for all United flights due to a glitch

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Trump to address the UN today

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Peru marks second day of violent anti-government protests

A riot police officer is hit by a Molotov cocktail during an anti-government demonstration in Lima. — AFP

Foreign journalists face uncertain future under Trump

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Trump publicly urges US Justice Department to charge his enemies

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press from the White House in Washington, DC. — AFP

Peru anti-govt protesters clash with police

A protester throws a stone as he clashes with riot police during an anti-government demonstration in Lima on September 20, 2025. (Photo by Ernesto BENAVIDES / AFP)

H-1B workers abroad race to US as Trump order sparks dismay, confusion

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What is the H-1B Visa Program, and how is Trump changing it?

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Trump hits H-1B visas with $100,000 fee

U.S. President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order on a gold card visa in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington

UN Security Council decides not to lift Iran sanctions

Members of the UN Security Council vote against a resolution that would permanently lift UN sanctions on Iran at the UN headquarters in New York City. — Reuters
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