Trump’s $100K H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Panic Among Indian Tech Workers, Threatens Global Talent Flows
Editor A surprise order from U.S. President Donald Trump imposing a US$100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applications…
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Tech Stocks Slide After Trump Slaps $100K Annual Fee on H-1B Visas, Raising Fears of Talent Crunch
U.S. technology shares fell Monday after President Donald Trump unveiled a dramatic new policy requiring companies to pay…
Wider Recognition of Palestinian State Puts Pressure on Israel, but Practical Impact Remains Limited
The recognition of a Palestinian state by Australia, Britain, Canada, and Portugal — with more countries expected to…
Arc’teryx Apologizes After Controversial Fireworks Display in Himalayas Sparks Outrage
Canadian outdoor brand Arc’teryx is facing intense backlash in China after staging a massive fireworks display in the…
UK, Australia, Canada Recognize Palestinian State, Trigger Fierce Israeli Backlash
LONDON — In a historic diplomatic move, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada formally recognized a Palestinian state…
Carney Unveils ‘Build Canada Homes’ to Supercharge Affordable Housing — Developers and Trades Urged to ‘Gear Up’
Prime Minister Mark Carney has launched a new federal agency, Build Canada Homes, to turbocharge construction of affordable…
VegTO Fest Draws Thousands, Proves Plant-Based Eating Can Be Delicious — and Sexy
Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square was buzzing with energy this weekend as VegTO Fest — Canada’s largest vegan festival…
Carney Formally Recognizes Palestinian State, Sparks Applause — and Outrage
Prime Minister Mark Carney has officially announced that Canada will recognize an independent Palestinian state, a move timed…
Carney Heads to UN General Assembly After Canada Recognizes Palestinian Statehood
Prime Minister Mark Carney is in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly, where he is…
Canada Among Top Nations Driving Fossil Fuel Production Beyond Paris Climate Targets: Report
A new international report warns that Canada and other major fossil fuel producers are putting the world on…