President Trump signed a proclamation on Friday adding a new $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas. Paul La Monica, a senior markets writer at Barron’s, breaks down how the new fee could impact the U.S. workforce.
Read More »China & GCC Deepen Trade & Investment
ASEAN looks to international cooperation as China and the Gulf states join its summit for the first time. Participation of China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in the May 2025 summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was a milestone for ASEAN. The event marked the first …
Read More »A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs
The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking …
Read More »Lawmakers Explain Why Tinubu Must Continue to Borrow Money
House Speaker Abbas Tajudeen says President Tinubu’s borrowing plan is essential for Nigeria’s economic growth and poverty reduction The Speaker dismisses reports of House opposition, insisting all loans are targeted, transparent, and guided by global best practices Borrowed funds are being directed to power, transport, and agriculture projects to expand …
Read More »UK’s cheapest supermarket to buy Baileys this week
IF you fancy a sip of Baileys, be sure to read this list pointing out the cheapest places to pick up a bottle of the delectable Irish cream whiskey. The iconic liqueur is still flying off shelves – with one major UK retailer selling bottles at a huge 35 per …
Read More »India’s Private Credit Surge: Shapoorji’s $3.4B Milestone
Expanding economies and bank regulatory hurdles prompt emerging-market companies to tap the private credit market. Shapoorji Pallonji Group, an Indian construction company, made its mark in financial history in May, when it took down a $3.4 billion private credit facility, shattering records for the world’s fastestgrowing big economy. Lenders included …
Read More »Earthmover wants to become the Snowflake of weather and geospatial data
Few things generate as much data as simply observing the Earth from above. But Ryan Abernathey and Joe Hamman very quickly realized that all that data still wasn’t enough for their startup to thrive. Their data-centric, climate tech startup, Earthmover, would need to pivot. The pivot isn’t entirely away from …
Read More »Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer Seen in 2022 Video Speaking To Police After Being Involved in Accident
Tyler Robinson, the man who allegedly killed Charlie Kirk, was reportedly involved in a road crash in 2022 In an old video shared on social media, Robinson was seen with the police as he was explaining what happened Robinson has been charged in court for allegedly killing conservative activist Charlie …
Read More »Erika Kirk forgives husband’s killer at memorial service and more top headlines
Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s widow, wipes away tears onstage during a memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, U.S., September 21, 2025. (REUTERS/Daniel Cole) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Good morning and welcome to Fox News’ morning newsletter, Fox …
Read More »Amazon, Google, Microsoft reportedly warn H-1B employees to stay in the US
Large tech companies have responded to President Donald Trump’s dramatic changes to H-1B visa applications by telling employees with those visas to remain in the United States, according to multiple media reports. The White House announced Friday that Trump had signed a proclamation requiring employers to pay a $100,000 fee …
Read More »I Began DAPPMAN: Otedola Wades Into Dangote, Depot Owners Faceoff, Writes Strongly Worded Letter
Nigerian billionaire and businessman, Femi Otedola, has waded into the Dangote, fuel depot owners’ feud In a strongly worded letter to the association, Otedola narrated the history of the association and his role in founding it He stated that the time for the depot owners to pack up and go …
Read More »Powered by India’s small businesses, UK fintech Tide becomes a TPG-backed unicorn
U.K.-based fintech Tide has entered the unicorn club with a fresh funding of $120 million led by TPG, as the startup now serves over 1.6 million micro and small enterprises globally — with more than half of them based in India, the company’s largest and fastest-growing market. The new round …
Read More »Nine Countries That Withdrew From World Cup Finals as Spain Consider Boycott
European champions Spain have threatened to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup if Israel is allowed to participate Nine countries have previously withdrawn from the tournament over political, financial, or organisational disputes A boycott by the one-time winners would be the first high-profile withdrawal from the FIFA World Cup in …
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Trump, others remember Charlie Kirk at memorial service; Over 73,000 come to remember Charlie Kirk
Read More »Silicon Valley bets big on ‘environments’ to train AI agents
For years, Big Tech CEOs have touted visions of AI agents that can autonomously use software applications to complete tasks for people. But take today’s consumer AI agents out for a spin, whether it’s OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent or Perplexity’s Comet, and you’ll quickly realize how limited the technology still is. …
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