International

The USDOT aims to streamline the process for automakers and tech firms to deploy autonomous vehicles sans conventional controls like steering wheels and pedals. Stakeholders were informed that the department will ease reviews of exemption requests from safety regulations mandating these features. This change is vital as purpose-built autonomous vehicles typically don’t include traditional components.…

The White House denied inviting Pakistan’s Army chief, General Asim Munir, to the recent Washington Military Parade, refuting claims from South Asian media outlets. A spokesperson clarified that no foreign military leaders were invited to the parade, which marked the 250th anniversary of the US Armed Forces and coincided with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday,…

The USCIS July Visa Bulletin includes positive updates for Indian Green Card applicants. While EB-1 and EB-2 categories have the same Final Action Date, EB-3 is moving forward by a week. F2A is advancing by eight months, and the FAD for F4 is speeding up by a few weeks in the family-sponsored category. In family-sponsored…

Russian forces conducted a major aerial assault on Ukraine, deploying 367 drones and missiles, resulting in 13 fatalities, including three children in Zhytomyr. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges the U.S. to denounce the attacks and implement additional sanctions on Russia. Ukraine’s air force downed 266 drones and 45 missiles, causing damage in regional centers like Kharkiv,…

Despite holding a valid Green Card, deportation could not be prevented. In Puerto Rico, a woman encountered immigration issues with her PERM approved. Upon forgetting her original travel permit during a trip, her husband sent a scanned copy for re-entry assurance. Regrettably, the immigration officials rejected the scanned copy, leading to her deportation with minimal…

Many passengers on Singapore Airlines Flight 321 still struggle with trauma from severe turbulence a year after the incident, the South China Morning Post said. The Boeing 777 en route from London to Singapore faced violent turbulence on May 21, 2024, leading to an emergency landing at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. The turbulence caused a British…

China’s Communist Party introduced rules to curb government waste, banning expensive items like alcohol and gourmet dishes during work meals, and prohibiting lavish flower arrangements. The measures, prompted by economic challenges such as the US trade war and slower growth, also include restrictions on seeing off guests at airports. The State Council issued austerity guidelines…

During a goodwill visit to the United States, the Mexican Navy training ship Cuauhtemoc collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The incident happened as the ship passed under the bridge, with footage capturing its masts hitting and falling onto the deck. Several people were injured in the collision, with exact numbers and…

United States President Donald Trump announced a new tariff system for around 180 countries, including key trading partners like India and China, during a roundtable in the United Arab Emirates. Most countries will now face tariffs without prior negotiations or agreements, as Trump stated that letters will be sent out within the next few weeks…

A Shift in Diplomatic Dynamics Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed cautious optimism following Russia’s recent indication of a willingness to end the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. In a statement on May 11, 2025, Zelenskyy termed this development as a “positive sign,” highlighting that the world has long awaited such a move. He emphasized that…