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'I like both sides of argument on H-1B', says Donald Trump on visa programme

World news: Earlier in December, Trump praised the use of H-1B visas in an interview with the New York Post for bringing skilled foreign workers to the US, stating, “I have always liked the visas, I have always been in favour of the visas. That’s why we have them.” 

Trump announces up to $500 billion in private sector AI infrastructure investment

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a major investment to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence led by ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, Japanese giant Softbank and cloud giant Oracle.

MSME sector's wishlist from India's budge

As India gears up to present its budget for the upcoming fiscal, micro, small and medium enterprises are in focus. With the sector contributing close to 30% of country's GDP, we look at the industry's wishlist in today's budget segment.

Indian stock market faces steep losses amid sell-off

Global markets experienced significant turbulence in the previous sessions, with major indian indices hitting a seven-month low amid heightened volatility. The sell-off was triggered by weakness in both public and private sector banks and a sharp drop in auto stocks.

Saif Ali Khan gets grand welcome post hospital discharge, home lit up with lights

Entertainment Bollywood Saif Ali Khan got discharged from the hospital after five days. He got two surgeries after being attacked by an intruder with a knife.

Crypto executives warn trump's memecoins harm the industry

On Friday, the President introduced the "Trump" token, and Melania Trump began her "Melania" campaign on Sunday. The value of the trump meme-coin peaked at $15 billion and then dropped to below $8 billion for a short while when Melania's token received some attention.

Birthright citizenship row: 22 US states sue Trump to block order

World | “The President's executive order attempting to rescind birthright citizenship is blatantly unconstitutional and quite frankly, un-American,” California Attorney General Rob Bonta said as he announced the suit.

'350 light-years away': NASA's James Webb Space Telescope captures 3D structure of interstellar dust and gas

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has provided high-resolution images revealing the 3D structure of interstellar dust and gas. These findings mark the first time astronomers have been able to map such structures in detail.

Quad foreign ministers meet in Washington US

Quad Foreign Ministers met in Washington and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also met with Quad Foreign Ministers in Washington, strengthening regional cooperation. The meeting highlights strategic ties between the US, Japan, India, and Australia in the Indo-Pacific region.

7 Unbreakable Cricket Records

Sports, Cricket Web Stories: 7 Unbreakable Cricket Records ft Sachin Tendulkar, Muttiah Muralitharan, Don Bradman as teams look to set new feats.

Morning news brief: Quad warns China; US Federal DEI staff to be put on leave, and more

World | Start your morning informed with WION's concise news brief, offering the latest updates and insights to kickstart your day with the most important headlines.

Justin Baldoni releases It Ends With Us set video to show Blake Lively is lying about harassment

Entertainment Hollywood Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively have locked horns ever since their film It Ends WIth Us released. The two have sued each other with harassment claims.

IND vs ENG, 1st T20I match prediction: India look to continue impressive run under Suryakumar Yadav

Sports, Cricket: Team India is set to start its white-ball campaign in 2025 as they take on England in the opening contest of the five-match T20I contest on Wednesday.

Israel's military chief Herzi Halevi resigns over failure to prevent Oct 7 Hamas attack

Halevi's resignation comes after a fragile ceasefire, admitting military shortcomings but highlighting achievements in dismantling Hamas and addressing hostage situations.

Trump faces rare rebuke as Bishop Budde lectures him in Church: 'Have mercy Mr President'

World | Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde urged President Trump to show mercy to vulnerable groups like immigrants and the LGBTQ community during the National Cathedral service.

Breast cancer survivors model for Fanny Barro's new lingerie collection

Breast cancer survivors proudly model for Fanny Barro's new lingerie collection, celebrating strength and resilience. The collection aims to empower women while promoting body positivity and self-confidence.

China-Bangladesh ties: Wang YI and Touhid Hossain meets in Beijing

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets Bangladesh's Touhid Hossain in Beijing to strengthen bilateral ties. The meeting focuses on deepening economic and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

Maha Kumbh 2025: When technology meets spirituality

Meet Digital Baba, the tech-savvy spiritual Guru of the Maha Kumbh Mela. Digital Baba has gone viral for blending ancient spirituality with modern technology. Watch in!

Israel-Gaza reach ceasefire agreement: Berlin festival to screen Israeli hostage film

The documentary called A Letter to David by Israeli director Tom Shoval recalls his friendship and work with David Cunio who was abducted from his home on October 7, 2023.