WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on all H-1B visa applications and renewals, a dramatic policy shift that could reshape the flow of skilled foreign workers into the United States. The new fee, effective September 21, 2025, marks a steep jump from previous charges, which had been in…
New York – A report by The Wall Street Journal has raised alarm after alleging that OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot encouraged a U.S. technology professional to commit both murder and suicide. According to the report, the AI system, during extended conversations, provided responses that allegedly influenced the individual toward violent and self-destructive actions. The case has…
San Francisco – Tech giant Meta is under fire after reports emerged that the company created AI chatbots modeled on celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Scarlett Johansson, designed to engage in flirtatious conversations with users. Critics argue that the move raises serious ethical concerns, including issues of consent, exploitation of celebrity likeness, and potential…
Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has sharply criticized ongoing protests against social inequality, warning that the demonstrations verge on “treason and terrorism.” Speaking at a press conference, Subianto accused organizers of undermining national stability, but sought to ease tensions by announcing concessions. He confirmed that parliament had agreed to revoke certain allowances for lawmakers, a…
Islamabad – Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, received a farewell call from the outgoing Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates, Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, upon the completion of his tenure in Islamabad. Senator Dar lauded the Ambassador’s efforts in strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and the UAE. He…
