H-2B cap reached for additional returning workers for first half of FY 2024
New York, Jan 14 - The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the cap for additional 20,716 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the first half of fiscal year 2024.
John Kerry to step down as US climate envoy
Washington, Jan 14 - US climate envoy John Kerry is reportedly planning to step down from his role and work on President Joe Biden's re-election campaign.
Houthi official says US, UK fly spy drones over Hodeidah ‘for hours’
Aden, Jan 14 - A Houthi official has said that the US and UK forces flew spy drones "for hours" over the Yemeni port city of Hodeidah, where conflicting reports of a new airstrike emerged.
William Lai wins Taiwan presidential election
Taipei City, Jan 14 - Taiwanese voters have chosen William Lai as their President in a historic election, keeping the governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in control for a third term, despite warnings from China over his pro-sovereignty views.
Fresh airstrike targets key Houthi naval base in Yemen
Aden, Jan 14 - The US-led coalition conducted an airstrike targeting a key Houthi-controlled naval base near the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah on Saturday evening, according to local media reports.
Cockpit window crack forces ANA Boeing flight in Japan to turn back
London, Jan 13 - A domestic All Nippon Airways (ANA) flight in Japan has returned to its departure airport after a crack was reported on the cockpit window during the flight, BBC reported.
‘No license to bully..’ Maldives President makes fresh jab at India
New Delhi, Jan 13 -(IANS) Amid the ongoing row, Maldives President Mohamad Muizzu, fresh from his China visit, made another indirect jab at India, accusing it of "bullying" his "small" nation.
4-meter ground upheaval observed after Jan 1 quake in Japan: Research
Tokyo, Jan 13 - A recent research found the powerful January 1 earthquake that rocked central Japan has caused ground upheavals as high as about 4 meters, local media reported on Saturday.
Texas Governor warns of ‘ultra cold temperatures’ in coming days
Houston, Jan 13 - Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned of "ultra cold temperatures" in the coming days as a result of a severe winter storm, while also expecting the state's electric grid will withstand.
WHO warns of persistent threats from Covid
Geneva, Jan 13 - Public health risks resulting from the Covid-19 virus remain high globally, with the virus circulating in all countries, a senior expert from the World Health Organization (WHO) said here.
UK’s sacked Home Secretary warns voting against Rwanda Bill
London, Jan 13 -(IANS) With the Rwanda asylum bill set to return to the UK Parliament next week, sacked Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she will vote against the legislation if there were “no improvements” in it.
Wind-whipped snow sweeps Chicago area
Chicago, Jan 13 - Wind-whipped snow blanketed Chicago, leaving thousands without power and cancellation of nearly 1,000 flights.
US carries out fresh strikes against Houthis in Yemen
Sanaa, Jan 13 - Just a day after launching a coordinated multi-nation attack on nearly 30 Houthi positions in Yemen, the US on Saturday carried out fresh airstrikes against the Iran-backed militia in the war-torn nation.
Migrant apprehensions significantly drop at US-Mexico border
Washington, Jan 13 - Migrant apprehensions at Eagle Pass, Texas, on the US-Mexico border has significantly dropped from thousands in a day to about only 500 this week, according to officials.
Trump cancels 3 out of 4 weekend rallies due to icy weather
Washington, Jan 13 - Former US President Donald Trump has cancelled three out of four rallies scheduled for this weeked due to icy weather caused by a major winter storm that has led to heavy snowfall across large parts of the country.
Taiwan goes to polls amid warnings from China
Taipei, Jan 13 - Some 19.5 eligible voters in Taiwan will cast their ballots on Saturday to elect a new President and Parliament amid growing warnings from China that Taipei's future was at "crossroads".
Guterres urges adherence to UNSC resolution after US-led airstrikes on Houthis
United Nations, Jan 13 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged all parties involved to adhere to UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution 2722 following the US-led airstrikes on the Houthis.
Texas blocks US border patrol, Biden govt asks Supreme Court to intervene
Houston, Jan 13 - Texas has blocked US Border Patrol agents from a section of the US-Mexico border, according to a court filing by the Department of Justice (DOJ), which is seeking the US Supreme Court to intervene.
Biden warns Houthis of further retaliation if they continue attacks
Washington, Jan 13 - US President Joe Biden has said that there will be further retaliation against the Houthis if the group continue with its "outrageous behaviour".
Asian-Americans fastest-growing group of eligible voters in US: Pew Research
New York, Jan 13 - Asian-Americans have been the fastest-growing group of eligible voters in the US over roughly the past two decades and since 2020, says a new study as the country goes to polls to elect a new president this year.