December 23, 2025

US Plans Wage-Based H-1B Visa Lottery; Experts Question Skill Priority

The US is shifting to a wage-based H-1B lottery giving more chances to higher wage workers. But immigration expert Jeremy Neufeld warns seniority—not skill—still dominates the process.

December 23, 2025

Saudi Central Bank Cuts Banking Fees to Boost Transparency and Digital Access

Saudi Arabia’s Central Bank, SAMA, has cut fees on banking services and capped charges. The move aims to make banking affordable, more transparent, and digital-friendly across the Kingdom.

December 23, 2025

Italy Fines Ryanair €256m for Blocking Online Travel Agents

Italy’s competition watchdog slapped Ryanair with a huge €256m fine for abusing its market power to block online travel agents from selling its tickets. The airline had used tricky tactics from 2023 till 2025 to push buyers to its own website. Ryanair strongly denies the charge and plans to appeal.

December 23, 2025

Tesla's EU Sales Fall 33%, Chinese EV Brands Surge in November

Tesla’s new car registrations in the EU fell by a third in November, while Chinese makers BYD and SAIC saw huge sales gains. Hybrid cars also gained ground amid changing EU rules.

December 23, 2025

DGCA Bars IndiGo from Extending Lease of Turkey’s Planes Beyond March 2026

DGCA has confirmed IndiGo can only use five Turkish leased planes until March 2026. No more extensions will be allowed as IndiGo awaits new A321-XLR deliveries.