Canada’s growing engagement with the European Union has opened a new chapter in its strained relationship with the United States, as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks stronger economic and strategic partnerships beyond North America. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed developing an “associate member” arrangement with Canada, although no such formal status currently exists within the EU. Addr

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Mail Ballot Restrictions The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to impose new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, allowing states to continue using their existing vote-by-mail procedures. The brief order represented a major legal defeat for the Trump administration as voting activities were al

A US federal judge temporarily halted new visa rules that would limit how long international students and foreign journalists can remain in the country. US Judge Blocks New Visa Limits for Students, Journalists A US federal judge has postponed the implementation of a Trump administration policy imposing stricter time limits on foreign students and journalists studying or working in the United States.

The Trump administration has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period that allows certain temporary visa holders, including H-1B workers, to remain in the United States after losing their jobs while they seek another employer or prepare to leave the country. The planned change was published by the Department of Homeland Security in the Federal Register, according to Reuters. If finalised, it could require affected workers to leave the country when their authorised employment end

The US Labor Department announced from Washington that Cognizant’s new PERM filings had been suspended. The report was published at 3:24 AM IST on September 9 as officials investigated alleged fraud involving employment-based immigration programmes. US Suspends Cognizant PERM Filings During Investigation The United States has suspended Cognizant’s new permanent labor certification filings amid an investigation into a

Trump administration pauses visa appointments worldwide The Trump administration has paused visa appointments for applicants around the world as U.S. embassies and consulates begin a global training initiative for consular officers. A U.S. State Department spokesperson said visa-service appointments would be adjusted to accommodate the training. The department did not provide a detailed timeline or specify how long the disruptions could last at individual diploma

Tehran, Iran — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticised US sanctions threats as Iranian officials vowed to counter new economic pressure. Ghalibaf Mocks US Sanctions Threat With Frozen Economy Jibe Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has ridiculed the United States after President Donald Trump signalled a renewed economic pressure campaign against Tehran. In a post on

Washington, DC - President Donald Trump criticised Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs following stalled trade negotiations. Trump Hits Back At Canada After Tariff Announcement US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs in response to new American duties on Canadian goods. The exchange signal

U.S. President Donald Trump said no talks are under way or scheduled with Iran, while Tehran insisted the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping, exposing a widening gap after a ceasefire expired. Iranian officials said the strategic waterway would stay shut until Washington met conditions linked to an interim agreement signed in June. Trump Rules Out Talks With Iran Trump’s statement reduced expectations of an immediate diplomatic breakthro

Marco Rubio says over 600 visas were revoked in a month amid a US crackdown on birth tourism, while his “citizenship is not for sale” remark triggered debate over Trump’s Gold Card. Rubio Says US Citizenship Is Not For Sale Amid Visa Crackdown US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said American citizenship is “not for sale” while announcing an intensified crackdown on birth tourism networks. According to Rubio, more than 600 visa

Section 301 tariff lawsuit challenges presidential authority A coalition of 25 Democratic-led US states has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners. The case was filed in the US Court of International Trade and argues that the administration exceeded its authority by using Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose broad import duties. The contested tariffs range from 10 percent to 1

US-Iran Nuclear Talks Unfinished After Trump’s Big Claim A new diplomatic twist has emerged in the US-Iran nuclear row after US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran had agreed never to pursue a nuclear weapon. However, Tehran has taken a more careful position, saying that the understanding is only an early step and that a final agreement has not yet been completed. The deve

US-Iran Frozen Assets Dispute Grows After Trump Deal Claim A dispute over Iran’s frozen assets has become the main point of tension after US President Donald Trump claimed that a deal with Tehran was “complete”. While Iranian officials have suggested that the draft agreement includes the release of frozen funds, US officials have denied any unconditional upfront payment. The differing claims have created fresh unc

Israel-Iran Tensions Rise As Trump Pushes Netanyahu To Avoid Retaliation Israel launched strikes on Iranian military targets after a missile barrage, raising fresh fears of a wider Middle East escalation. Israel Hits Back After Iran Missile Attack Israel launched fresh airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran after Tehran fired missiles towards north

Trump Open To Meeting Mojtaba Khamenei If US-Iran Deal Is Reached Donald Trump says he may meet Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei if a deal is reached, while repeating strong claims on Tehran’s uranium stockpile. Trump Signals Diplomatic Opening US President Donald Trump has said he would be open to meeting Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, if Washington and Tehran r