NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA

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US group opposes Biden admin’s steps on H1B visas

11:00 am March 12, 2021

Washington: A US group on Thursday opposed the move of the Biden administration to reverse some decisions of the previous Trump administration with regard to H-1B visas, in particular going back to the lottery system for allocation of this most sought after work visa for foreign technology professionals. The rule, Modification of Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking […]

Biden aides hold talks with Israel on Iran, regional issues

10:56 am March 12, 2021

Washington: Top US and Israeli national security officials met Thursday by secure video conference for their first round of talks on Iran and other regional issues as the Biden administration looks to avoid antagonizing Israel while attempting to resurrect the US-Iran nuclear deal. The first virtual US-Israel Strategic Consultative Group meeting led by national security adviser Jake Sullivan and his Israeli counterpart, Meir Ben-Shabbat, comes as President Joe […]

Biden signs USD 1.9 tn American Rescue Plan

10:45 am March 12, 2021

Washington: US President Joe Biden on Thursday signed the massive USD 1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan which is expected to provide a major boost to the country’s economy. Among other measures, it will provide USD 1400 check to a majority of Americans. Biden, in his brief remarks, described it as a historic legislation which is […]

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

House passes legislation to expand background checks

11:14 pm March 11, 2021

Washington: Emboldened by their majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats are making a new push to enact the first major new gun control laws in more than two decades — starting with stricter background checks. The House passed legislation on Thursday to require background checks on all firearms sales and transfers. The chamber was also voting on, and expected to pass, […]

Dozens of Democrats demand Cuomo’s resignation

11:09 pm March 11, 2021

Albany: Agroup of 59 Democratic lawmakers demanded New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s resignation Thursday in the wake of an allegation that he groped an aide at the Executive Mansion last year. The letter released by the group comes as Cuomo’s grip on power in the state seemed increasingly tenuous. The top Democrat in the state Assembly, Speaker Carl Heastie, said he will meet with members […]