Lawsuit Challenges US Rule Ending Automatic Work Permit Extensions for H-1B Spouses

January 10, 2026

Lawsuit Challenges US Rule Ending Automatic Work Permit Extensions for H-1B Spouses

Spouses of H-1B visa holders have filed a lawsuit against the US rule stopping automatic extension of their work permits. The move demands early renewal filings, risking work gaps. USCIS says it boosts safety and screening; plaintiffs call it a burden that disrupts their livelihood.

New Video in Minneapolis ICE Agent Shooting Sparks Heated Debate

January 10, 2026

New Video in Minneapolis ICE Agent Shooting Sparks Heated Debate

A video shows moments before ICE agent Jonathan Ross shot Renee Good in Minneapolis. MAGA demands arrest of Renee's partner Rebecca. Democrats argue video shows Renee was not attacking.

Bushfires Rage in NSW and Victoria; State of Disaster Declared, Three Missing

January 10, 2026

Bushfires Rage in NSW and Victoria; State of Disaster Declared, Three Missing

NSW battles 44 fires with 600 firefighters ready, while Victoria declares a state of disaster with 36 active fires. Three people remain missing in Longwood fire.

BJD Threatens Protests Over Polavaram Project Impact on Odisha’s Vulnerable Tribes

January 10, 2026

BJD Threatens Protests Over Polavaram Project Impact on Odisha’s Vulnerable Tribes

BJD warns of street protests if Polavaram project harms Odisha’s tribal groups without proper environmental clearance. The party cites unauthorized changes in project design and demands fresh studies.

Trump's Warnings Influence Iran's Mixed Protest Response Amid Deadly Crackdowns

January 10, 2026

Trump's Warnings Influence Iran's Mixed Protest Response Amid Deadly Crackdowns

Iran sees its biggest protests in decades. Tehran's security shows restraint, while smaller cities face deadly crackdowns. Trump warns of strong US action if protesters die. Supreme Leader Khamenei calls protests foreign sabotage. The regime balances harsh repression with cautious moves in the capital.