The US Visa Bulletin contains two important charts: Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing. Understanding how each works, how a green card priority date is compared with them and which chart USCIS permits applicants to use can help prevent filing mistakes. The U.S. Department of State publishes two key charts in its monthly Visa Bulletin: Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing. For applicants waiting in numerically limited employm

Trump rejects Iran ceasefire as Washington and Tehran remain locked between military pressure and diplomacy. US officials familiar with the discussions said the seven-day proposal linked nuclear talks, Hormuz access and the blockade to a temporary pause, while tensions over possible future strikes continue. Tensions remain high after ceasefire rejection US President Donald Trump has rejected Ir

WASHINGTON – Trump global views are under renewed scrutiny as international polling, US policy debates, Trump poll findings, midterms and the coming UN debate put Washington’s international standing in focus. Global opinion President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that the United States commands greater respect abroad under his leadership. However, Pew Research Center’s 2026 internati

JoJo’s ShakeBAR Highland Park pop-up will bring Biggie Shakes to Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar from September 17-30, 2026. The limited run features Chocolate Nirvana, The Wonder Years and an exclusive Birthday shake with a cake-batter flavor on Chicago’s North Shore. JoJo’s ShakeBAR is bringing its oversized Biggie Shakes to Michael’s Grill & Salad Bar in Highland Park, Illinois, for a limited-time collabor

The 18th BRICS Summit in Delhi 2026 brings leaders together for BRICS bilateral meetings, the BRICS Business Forum, trade cooperation and Global South diplomacy under India’s BRICS chairship.  

Mumbai will host the second edition of the Global Impact Forum on September 5 and 6, bringing together diplomats, business leaders, scholars, artists and investors from BRICS countries ahead of the bloc’s leaders’ summit in New Delhi. The two-day event, titled Global Impact Forum II: Civilisational Legacy, will be held at The Taj Mahal Palace. It will be the forum’s first edition in India and is expected to serve as a cultural and economic platform in the run-up to the BRICS S

The Neon Raccoon food truck has launched in central Ohio, serving made-from-scratch smashburgers, smoked wings, grilled cheese and fries. The Westerville-based business now makes recurring stops in Powell and downtown Columbus while booking private events. A new central Ohio food truck is bringing smashburgers, smoked chicken wings and loaded grilled cheese sandwiches to customers across the Columbus area.

US Offers $15 Million Reward for KIPAS Drone Network Tips The United States has announced a reward of up to $15 million for information that disrupts the KIPAS drone network. Washington is seeking details about its finances, senior staff and alleged role in developing and supplying drones for Iran’s IRGC Quds Force. US $15 Million KIPAS Reward Announced

Oil prices surged in early Asian trading on Wednesday after Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East. The renewed military exchange pushed Brent and WTI crude higher as traders reassessed supply risks linked to the conflict and the Strait of Hormuz. Oil Prices Surge in Asian Trading Global oil prices climbed by more than 3 per cent during early trading on July 29 as renewed fighting between Iran and the U

Trump Iran nuclear threat returned to the spotlight after US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could launch fresh military strikes if Tehran refuses a nuclear agreement. Speaking before meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump questioned Israel's public intelligence disclosures while reaffirming that military action remains an option.

President Donald Trump said ongoing Trump Iran nuclear talks could still produce an agreement, but warned that Washington may take further military action if diplomacy fails. He argued that an Iranian nuclear weapon would have placed the entire Middle East at severe risk. Trump warning focuses on Iran’s nuclear ambitions Speaking to reporters on Friday, July 24, Trump defended his administrat

US President Donald Trump said Iran has allowed an American woman detained since December 2024 to leave the country. He welcomed the development as a goodwill gesture by Tehran, although several important details about her case, release and current destination remain publicly unconfirmed. Trump claim on detained American Trump announced the woman’s departure from Iran in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, July

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has strongly criticized President Donald Trump's proposal to charge commercial ships a 20 percent toll for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, describing the idea as an act of piracy rather than international leadership. Lula's comments came after Trump announced that the United States would become the "Guardian of the Hormuz Strait" and begin collecting transit fees from vessels using one of the world's busie

Last updated: Friday, July 10, 2026 Dallas-area diners looking for authentic Hyderabadi biryani have options across Irving, McKinney and Dallas. The list includes dum-style chicken, goat, mutton and special biryani menus, with dine-in, pickup and delivery choices depending on each restaurant. Looking for authentic Hyderabadi biryani in Dallas is easier if you know where the strongest Indian food pockets are. Irving remains one of the

Last updated: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Looking for the best Indian grocery stores near me in Dallas–Fort Worth? The DFW area has become one of the strongest Indian grocery markets in the United States, with stores spread across Irving, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Richardson, Garland, Carrollton, Lewisville and Fort Worth. According to Pew Research Center, the Dallas metro is among the largest Indian population centers in the U.S., with about 270,000 Indian r

A draft 14-point US-Iran agreement would introduce an immediate ceasefire, restore commercial shipping and temporarily waive sanctions affecting Iranian oil exports while negotiations toward a final settlement continue. Reuters published the draft on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, but reported that the United States had not publicly released the complete official text. The document establishes a proposed 60-day negotiating period and postpones several difficult nuclear and sanctions ques

US Forces Intercept Iranian Drones The United States said its forces intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian one-way attack drones launched toward commercial ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most closely watched maritime routes. US Central Command said the drones were aimed at vessels transiting the waterway and that American forces downed them in recent hours. CENTCOM also sa

22 Countries Issue Joint Warning to Iran Twenty-two countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and several European allies, issued a joint statement on Thursday urging Iran to immediately stop alleged overseas attacks, intimidation campaigns and assassination plots. The statement accused Iranian security agencies of using local and international criminal networks to target dissidents, journalists and Jewish and Israeli communi

Trump Signals Potential Iran Deal US President Donald Trump expressed optimism on June 3 regarding ongoing negotiations with Iran, despite renewed military tensions across West Asia. Speaking to reporters, Trump noted that discussions with Tehran were progressing positively, stating a potential agreement could emerge over the weekend. He emphasized keeping these negotiations distinct from efforts to resolve

In a recent June 2026 podcast, former President Donald Trump addressed rumors suggesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tricked him regarding Iran. Trump emphasized that discussions with Netanyahu, whom he calls "Bibi," focused on Israel’s operations in Lebanon and were not intended to provoke conflict. “I told Bibi, we have to be careful,” he stated, highlighting a cooperative approach rather than tension. He described their relationship as rooted in mutual respect and strat