Trump has named Katie Zacharia, a Truth Social communications adviser and conservative commentator, as White House press secretary ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. U.S. President Donald Trump has named Katie Zacharia as the next White House press secretary, filling the role left vacant when Karoline Leavitt departed in August. Trump announced his choice on Truth Social on October 9, praising Zacharia as a loyal supporter and saying he expected her to work well with the media, th

The Trump Nobel Peace Prize 2026 controversy intensified after Navi Pillay won the award. At a New York rally, Trump criticised the Nobel Committee, defended his war claims and issued a sharp warning to Iran amid growing international tensions. Trump Nobel Snub Sparks Criticism of Norway US President Donald Trump sharply criticised the 2026 Nobel Peace

The US PERM suspension announced October 8, 2026, has disrupted green card sponsorship processing at eight technology companies. Indian H-1B workers should verify their application stage, immigration deadlines and I-140 status while seeking guidance from employers and immigration attorneys. Indian professionals employed by eight technology companies affected by the US PERM suspension should review their immigration records and upcoming deadlines as uncertainty conti

The US PERM suspension announced October 8, 2026, affects eight technology companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys and TCS. The Department of Labor has stopped accepting new and processing pending labor certification applications involving these employers, leaving affected foreign workers facing delays. The United States has suspended eight major technology and IT services companies from the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM), restricting their ability to sponsor

US Green Card curbs have drawn a sharp response from India after the PERM suspension affecting major IT firms. The MEA also criticised JD Vance's H-1B remarks while clarifying that existing H-1B visa holders remain unaffected. India has critic

The Musk Ambani Starlink row has triggered backlash on X, with some Indian users posting subscription cancellations. Elon Musk’s claim about powerful business interests blocking Starlink also drew Rahul Gandhi into the debate over the company’s delayed India launch. Musk Ambani Starlink row intensifies as users post X cancellations The dispute over Starlink’s delayed India launch has widened into a political and social-media contro

The US PERM suspension affecting Microsoft, Infosys, TCS and five other technology firms has raised questions about changing employers. H-1B workers may qualify for job portability, but transferring jobs can require new green card sponsorship. Approved I-140 petitions may offer protections. Indian technology professionals affected by the US government's suspension of eight companies from the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) may still be able to change em

The US PERM suspension affecting eight technology companies has raised questions about existing H-1B visas and approved I-140 petitions. The October 8, 2026, decision targets labor certification processing, not automatic cancellation of existing immigration approvals, although individual cases may face complications. The US government's suspension of eight major technology companies from the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) has raised questions among for

The US PERM suspension announced on October 8, 2026, has halted processing of pending labor certification applications involving eight major technology companies. Indian H-1B workers pursuing employment-based green cards could face delays, while questions remain about existing applications. The US government's decision to suspend eight technology companies from the Permanent Labor Certification Program (PERM) has created uncertainty for foreign professionals awaitin

Trump Nobel Peace Prize hopes are again in focus after the US president said he believes he deserves the award but remains unsure about winning. The Nobel 2026 decision comes after Maria Corina Machado gave Trump her 2025 medal and amid renewed debate over US presidents who previously won. Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize before Friday decision US President Donald Trump has again said he believes he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize

Trump aides Bosnia work has raised questions after James Blair and Chris LaCivita advised Republika Srpska while helping Republican midterm strategy. Trump initially threatened action over any conflict, but later said he did not believe one existed. Trump advisers face scrutiny over Bosnia consulting work President Donald Trump has distanced himself from two senior political advisers after reports revealed that they carried out paid cons

The Starlink India launch has returned to focus after Elon Musk claimed unnamed oligarchs are blocking the satellite service. SpaceX says its Indian infrastructure is ready, but commercial operations still depend on spectrum, security and other government clearances. Musk claim puts Starlink delay back in spotlight Elon Musk has accused unnamed business interests of blocking Starlink’s entry into India to protect what he described as a

The New Jersey affordability crisis is putting greater pressure on household budgets, with a Rutgers-Eagleton poll showing increased difficulty paying for transportation, groceries, health care, housing and education. New Jersey residents are reporting growing difficulty paying for several major household expenses, even as the overall share struggling with basic necessities has remained relatively stable, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton poll. Tran

Francis Halzen of the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering work on the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos arriving from some of the most extreme environments in the universe. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences recognised Halzen for helping transform Antarctic ice into a massive particle detector, opening an entirely new way for scientists to study the cosmos. W

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize race has taken an unusual turn as the International Space Station joins political leaders, humanitarian organisations and international courts in public speculation. With 287 candidates registered and the Oct 9 Nobel announcement approaching, attention is turning to who best represents peace and cooperation. The Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on October 9. According to the Nobel Peace Pri

The Texas voter registration deadline for the November 3, 2026 election is Monday, October 5. Texans can verify their registration through VoteTexas, while early voting begins October 19 and mail-ballot applications must be received by October 23. Texans who want to vote in the November 3, 2026 general election face a key deadline Monday, October 5, the final day to register to vote. The Texas Secretary of State has urged eligible resident

Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has died at 84 at his Illinois home. The longtime Republican congressional leader served as speaker from 1999 to 2007 before a federal banking conviction tied to payments concealing past sexual abuse transformed his legacy. Dennis Hastert, the former U.S. House speaker who became one of Washington’s most powerful Republicans before his legacy was consumed by revelations of sexual abuse and a federal conviction, has died at age 8

This Chicago Marathon 2026 guide covers the October 11 race route, start times, Grant Park access, transportation, spectator rules, runner tracking and post-race plans. Runners and visitors can use it to navigate one of Chicago’s largest annual sporting events. The 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take over Chicago on Sunday, October 11, 2026, bringing 55,000 participants onto a 26.2-mile course that starts and finishes

Chicago Marathon street closures begin ahead of the October 11, 2026 race, with major restrictions around Grant Park and dozens of race-day closures across the city. Here is what drivers, residents, runners and spectators should know about the route and reopening times. Major Chicago Marathon street closures will begin this week as the city prepares for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The

Argentina golden passport plans would allow foreign investors to seek citizenship through a $350,000 Treasury contribution or an $800,000 government bond, as President Javier Milei’s government looks to attract foreign capital and expand investment migration. Argentina plans to launch a citizenship-by-investment program allowing foreign nationals to seek Argentine citizenship through a substantial financial commitment, as President Javier Milei’s government wor