Kabul coal prices surge despite ample local supply
Residents of Kabul decry a 50% surge in coal prices amid harsh winter, blaming middlemen and corruption despite Afghanistan's vast domestic reserves. Read more.
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US Travel Ban Expanded After DC Shooting, Over 30 Countries Affected
The Trump administration broadens its travel restrictions following a fatal attack on National Guard members. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem cites security vetting concerns. Details inside.
Pak-Afghan Forces Clash at Chaman Border
Pakistani and Afghan border forces engaged in an exchange of fire at the Chaman crossing, a key trade route. The incident highlights ongoing tensions. Read the full report for details.
Trump Meets Family of Injured National Guardsman
US President Trump met the family of injured National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe. The shooter, an Afghan national, faces murder charges. Read details on the attack and policy response.
US Orders Stricter H-1B Visa Vetting, Social Media Checks
The US mandates stricter H-1B visa vetting, including resume reviews & LinkedIn checks. New social media screening for all applicants starts December 15. Read the full impact.
US Expands Travel Ban, Tightens H-1B Visa Rules
The Trump administration announces major immigration reforms: expanding travel bans, vetting H-1B social media, and cutting work permit validity. Key impacts for Indian nationals.
US Social Media Visa Rule Stirs Panic Among Indian H-1B Workers
A new US visa rule requiring public social media access for H-1B and H-4 applicants causes deep anxiety in Indian families. Experts warn of delays, job losses for thousands. Read more.
Afghan Evacuee Arrested in US for ISIS-K Links
An Afghan national resettled in the US under Operation Allies Welcome faces federal charges for alleged ISIS-K ties. Details on the arrest, charges, and security implications.
US Expands Social Media Vetting to H-1B, H-4 Visas
US State Department mandates social media checks for H-1B workers and H-4 dependents from Dec 15. Experts warn of delays, increased scrutiny for Indian IT professionals. Learn the new rules.
US Announces Enhanced Vetting for H-1B Visa Applicants
The Trump administration has ordered enhanced vetting for H-1B visa applicants, impacting Indian tech professionals. Learn about the new rules and their consequences.
US Enhances H-1B Visa Scrutiny, Affecting Indian Applicants
The Trump administration mandates stricter vetting for H-1B visa applicants, crucial for Indian tech talent. Learn how this policy shift impacts US recruitment and Indian professionals.
Afghan Refugee Detained in Varanasi, No Threat Found
Peer Badshah, an Afghan refugee from Nagpur, was briefly held in Varanasi due to suspicious movement. Police confirmed he is mentally unstable with no ill intent. Read the full story.
Ex-Trump Aide Slams Biden Over Afghan Suspect in Guard Shooting
Former Pentagon official Kash Patel criticizes the Biden administration's Afghanistan withdrawal after an Afghan evacuee is charged with shooting at US National Guard. Read the full story.
Afghan Refugee Pleads Not Guilty in US Guard Shooting
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan refugee, pleads not guilty to shooting two US National Guard members in Seattle. The incident raises security concerns. Read the full details.
Afghan Man Pleads Not Guilty in US National Guard Shooting
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, accused of killing one National Guard member and wounding another near the White House, pleads not guilty. Judge orders him held without bond. Details inside.
Afghan National's MANIAC Episodes Preceded DC Attack
The Afghan national behind the deadly DC troop attack had a history of mental episodes. The incident sparks a major US visa policy review and global political shifts. Read the full analysis.
US Guardsman Wounded, Another Killed in DC Shooting Near White House
A US Air Force staff sergeant is fighting for his life after a shooting near the White House. The attack has led to a halt in Afghan visas and increased troop deployment. Read the latest updates.
Leavitt Blasts US Immigration Failures, Reveals $1 Bn Fraud
Karoline Leavitt's fiery address exposes a $1 billion fraud scheme and warns of terrorists within US borders. Calls for urgent immigration reform. Watch her full remarks.
DC Shooting Suspect Radicalised in US: Noem
Kristi Noem claims the DC National Guard shooter was radicalised after US entry. The case ignites a firestorm over Biden's Afghan refugee vetting. Read more.
Afghan Ex-CIA Unit Member Arrested in DC Shooting
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, former CIA-trained Afghan soldier, arrested for Washington DC shooting. Trump administration suspends Afghan visas and asylum decisions. Details inside.
Afghan Shooter Was Vetted Under Trump Administration
Fact-check reveals Afghan shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal was vetted twice and approved under Trump in 2025, contradicting political claims. What's next for US immigration policy?
Afghan National Arrested Over TikTok Bomb Video
US authorities arrest second Afghan national in Texas for sharing bomb-making instructions via TikTok. Learn about the ongoing investigation and security concerns.
US Halts Asylum Decisions After Guard Member Killing
Trump administration pauses all asylum decisions and Afghan visa issuance after shooting near White House leaves National Guard member dead. Details on investigation and immigration crackdown.
Afghan National Arrested in Texas Bomb Plot Case
US authorities arrest Afghan national Mohammad Dawood Alokozay for alleged bomb threat in Texas. Suspect entered via Operation Allies Welcome program. Details inside.
Second Afghan Evacuee Arrested in US Terror Case
Second Afghan national from Operation Allies Welcome arrested for bomb threat on TikTok. Follows deadly DC shooting by another evacuee. Read full investigation details.
US Couple Housed DC Shooting Suspect, Ran Fundraiser
A wealthy US couple housed the DC National Guard shooting suspect and raised funds for his family, sparking a major social media debate. Discover the full story.
Trump Orders Full Immigration Stop After DC Attack
US suspends all asylum decisions and Afghan visas after National Guard soldiers killed by Afghan national. Historic immigration freeze underway. Read full details.
US Halts Asylum Decisions After DC Shooting
Trump administration suspends all asylum decisions following DC attack by Afghan asylee. USCIS confirms pause for enhanced vetting. Read full details.
Trump Halts Afghan Immigration After Shooting
President Trump suspends Afghan immigration processing, reviews asylum cases after National Guard shooting. New restrictions face legal challenges and criticism.
Afghan Refugee Faces Death Penalty in DC Ambush Case
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan refugee in Washington State, carried out a premeditated attack in DC. Neighbors reveal his quiet family life as prosecutors seek death penalty. Read full investigation.
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