US border czar Tom Homan has signaled tougher workplace immigration enforcement, saying a plan prepared by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has cleared an initial stage and could soon reach Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for review. The proposed plan would target not only unauthorized workers but also employers who knowingly hire them and individuals who … Read more
A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to cancel remaining television advertisements funded with $20 million in taxpayer money, ruling that the government cannot continue airing the disputed commercials while a temporary court order remains in effect. Trump govt ordered to cancel taxpayer-funded TV ads. (AP Photo) US District Judge Jennifer L. Rochon … Read more
US Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling has warned that the Trump administration is pursuing companies suspected of abusing the H-1B visa program, saying federal authorities have launched civil and criminal investigations into businesses accused of displacing American workers through foreign hiring. Trump Labor secretary warns firms over H-1B visa misuse. (Getty Images via AFP) In a … Read more
US Vice President JD Vance has reiterated his focus on protecting American jobs, linking his support for reindustrialization to employment opportunities for US workers, amid the Trump administration’s latest crackdown on employment-based immigration and scrutiny of foreign-worker programs. JD Vance reiterates reindustrialization push amid US visa crackdown. (AFP) “Part of the reason I care so … Read more
The US Department of Labor is launching a visa fraud strike team and pursuing 16 fugitives linked to hundreds of millions of dollars in alleged theft, Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito announced, as the Trump administration steps up scrutiny of foreign-worker programs, including H-1B visas, and employer-sponsored immigration. Trump govt launches ‘visa fraud strike team’. (AP … Read more
Imran Khan has been in jail since 2023 The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has decided to postpone its planned march to Islamabad from September 27 to October 4, party insiders said on Friday.The PTI had planned the march to the capital to demand the release of its incarcerated founder and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. … Read more
Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain (Courtesy: Facebook) Bangladesh’s anti-graft agency said Friday it has sought details of the financial transactions of Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, a prominent leader of the 2024 “July Uprising” that ousted the Sheikh Hasina government, as part of a money-laundering investigation.Mahmud and his wife have been accused of laundering $1.05 billion during … Read more
Singapore, The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry plans to strengthen its engagement with the Indian government, policymakers and industry as part of its strategic roadmap, with a focus on boosting cross-border trade, particularly with India’s booming economy, its newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Pradeep Menon said. Singapore chamber to strengthen engagement with Indian … Read more
Houthi fighters on Sunday said they used drones and missiles to attack a military base in southern Saudi Arabia as renewed fighting with Yemen’s government forces forced growing numbers of civilians to flee. Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces The attack at the southern Sharurah base targeted “weapons depots … Read more
The Donald Trump administration is taking its immigration crackdown beyond US borders, hiring private contractors to track down migrants who have already been deported and recover what the government says is $423 million in unpaid fines and fees. Trump administration takes immigration crackdown abroad, targets deportees for $423 million in fines. (AP) US Customs and … Read more