Hundreds Of US Citizens Still Stuck In Afghanistan, Says Michael McCaul
Following almost a week after the USA's withdrawal from Afghanistan, a top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul has claimed that there are 'hundreds of American citizens who are stuck at Mazar-i-Sharif airport in Afghanistan. Blaming the Taliban, he also said they aren't releasing them because they ''want something in exchange''. However, the US State Department said they are yet to receive any such… read-more
Tags: United States, Republican, Michael McCaul, Afghanistan Crisis
Courtesy: CNN
GOP Congressmen Introduce Legislation Of H-1B Visas In US
A proposal to renew the H-1B visa was put forward in the US' House of Representatives by Republican Congressmen Mo Brooks, Matt Gaetz, and Lance Gooden. Reportedly, the bill states a foreign worker won't be given H-1B visa unless the employer files an application with the Secretary of Labor. Brooks said, “The bill will require employers to pay any H1B workers a minimum amount of USD 110,000".
Tags: H-1B visa, immigrants, USA, Republican, Congressmen
Courtesy: Indian Express
Report Reveals Trump Having Bank Account in China; His Company Paid Taxes To China
Amid Trump’s allegations of Biden's policies helping China, a New York Times report claimed that Trump was maintaining bank account and business projects in China. The report revealed 'Trump International Hotel Management' account paying $188,561 in taxes to China between 2013-2015. Earlier, Trump went on a 'trade war' and stripped contracts from US firms outsourcing work to China. However Trump’s business lawyer has denied the allegations… read-more
Tags: Donald Trump, Joe BIden, Republican, Democratic, US-China, US Election 2020
Courtesy: BBC
US: Trump, Biden Inflame First Presidential Debate
In the first Presidential debate at Cleveland, President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden exchanged their views on health, COVID-19 and the Supreme Court issues. Amid "Shut-up" and "Liar" comments, Biden questioned Trump on his tax avoidance issue surfaced by the NY Times' report. He also attacked Trump over killings of Blacks, weakening Supreme Court and failing over COVID-19 measures. Trump denied the allegations, saying… read-more
Tags: US Presidential Election, Joe BIden, Donald Trump, Debate, Democrat, Republican
Courtesy: The Hindu