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H-1B visa applicants face more disruptions amid social media checks
H-1B applicants face a challenging year ahead as political pushback to the visas is reinforced with a slew of actions from the U.S. administration.On Monday, the U.S. Embassy in India posted on X that since Dec. 15, it has started…
What a Russia-Ukraine peace deal could mean for Europe’s gas supplies
Europe is pressing ahead with plans to ban Russian gas imports by the end of 2027, effectively capping Moscow's energy future in the region and leaving a bevy of stranded assets in its wake.The dual Nord Stream 1 and 2 subsea pipelines…
India and New Zealand announce trade pact making majority of goods trade
New Delhi, India – March 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon witness the exchange of MOUs during the joint press statement at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on March 17, 2025. The India Today…
Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk shares surge after GLP-1 pill approval
Shares in Novo Nordisk surged 6% Tuesday, after the Wegovy maker secured approval of its GLP-1 pill — a world first. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of Novo Nordisk's GLP-1 pill gives the Danish pharmaceutical giant a…
Top 3 mistakes employees make during performance reviews—and how to avoid
Performance review season can be nerve-wracking, but there are several ways employees can set themselves up for success.The best thing employees can do for themselves is to practice "emotional management," according to career coach Sarah…
Singapore consumer inflation remains steady at 1.2% in November, missing
An aerial view of Singapore's Marina Bay Street Circuit on Sept. 17, 2024.Roslan Rahman | Afp | Getty ImagesSingapore's inflation in November remained steady at 1.2%, missing estimates, as a higher increase in prices of services was…
Powerball’s jackpot is $1.6 billion—see the after-tax payout by state
After 45 drawings with no jackpot winner, the Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing at 10:59 p.m. ET.The jackpot ranks as the fourth largest in Powerball history and the fifth largest among U.S.…
Inside the rise of Gen Z’s plush-toy craze as they delay adulthood
A guest poses for a photograph during the Jellycat Road Trip to Joy at Nordstrom Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois.Jeff Schear / Stringer/ Getty ImagesChristmas is just around the corner and if you're a stuck on what to gift your Gen…
Hanwha Ocean shares jump 10% after Trump says firm to build warships for
The logo of South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean at their office building in Seoul, South Korea, October 15, 2025. Kim Hong-ji | ReutersShares of South Korean firm Hanwha Ocean surged 10% Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump…
How China is factor in oil tanker seizures targeting Maduro, Venezuela
A U.S. military helicopter flies over the Panama-flagged Centuries, which was intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard, days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving…