December 28, 2025
Trump’s New H-1B Visa Rules Favor High Wages; Legal Challenges Loom
The Trump administration’s new H-1B visa rules will give higher wage applicants better chances in the lottery. Immigration lawyers say this move could face legal battles soon.
Polls Close in Myanmar’s Conflict-Torn Election Amid Claims of Military Sham
Myanmar’s first phase of voting ends under military rule, with critics calling it a sham and voters fearful amid violence. Junta promises free election; UN and many see repression.
Iran Executions More Than Double in 2025, Reaching Over 1,500 Cases
Executions in Iran have surged past 1,500 in 2025, more than double last year's number. The growth follows unrest after Mahsa Amini's death and regional conflicts.
Sharif Osman Hadi Murder Suspects Flee Bangladesh, Now in India: Police
Two top suspects in the murder of activist Sharif Osman Hadi have fled Bangladesh and are believed to be in India’s Meghalaya, says Dhaka police. Eleven arrested so far, probe nears end.
Hondurans Send Record Money Home Amid US Deportation Fear and Rising Smuggling Costs
Undocumented Hondurans in the US are sending more money than ever to families back home, fearing deportation under Trump’s policies. Rising smuggling fees and ICE raids have slowed migration but boosted remittances.
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