US Labor Secretary Cracks Down on H-1B Visa Abuses to Protect American Jobs

December 13, 2025

US Labor Secretary Cracks Down on H-1B Visa Abuses to Protect American Jobs

US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer announces a stronger clampdown on H-1B visa misuse. The Project Firewall targets wage suppression and protects domestic workers with nearly 200 investigations underway.

EU Freeszes €210bn Russian Assets Indefinitely to Help Ukraine; Russia Sues Euroclear

December 13, 2025

EU Freeszes €210bn Russian Assets Indefinitely to Help Ukraine; Russia Sues Euroclear

The EU has decided to freeze €210bn of Russian assets indefinitely to support Ukraine. Russia countered by suing Euroclear, which holds the frozen funds. The move removes six-month renewals, blocking veto threats, but some EU countries like Belgium remain cautious.

Colombia’s ELN Guerrillas Order 3-Day Civilian Lockdown Over Trump’s Cocaine Attack Threat

December 13, 2025

Colombia’s ELN Guerrillas Order 3-Day Civilian Lockdown Over Trump’s Cocaine Attack Threat

Colombia’s ELN guerrilla group has told civilians to remain indoors for three days starting Sunday. This move follows US President Donald Trump’s threat to attack any country producing cocaine sold to the US. The ELN vows to defend its territory amid rising tensions in the region, especially with US pressure on Venezuela.

French farmers protest cattle cull over Lumpy Skin Disease, blocking roads and clashing with police

December 13, 2025

French farmers protest cattle cull over Lumpy Skin Disease, blocking roads and clashing with police

Angry French farmers protest government order to kill cattle infected with Lumpy Skin Disease. Roads are blocked and manure dumped. Officials warn protests may grow bigger with upcoming EU summit.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Amit Shah Unveil Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Statue in Andaman

December 13, 2025

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Amit Shah Unveil Vinayak Damodar Savarkar Statue in Andaman

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a statue of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in the Andaman Islands. The event marked 116 years of Savarkar's poem and highlighted his role in India's freedom struggle and Hindu Rashtra ideology.