Why are US Republicans debating the future of H-1B high-skill work visas?

Visa dispute highlights divide between Trump supporters like tech tycoon Elon Musk and immigration hardliners.

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Former US President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.

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Passenger plane crashes at South Korean airport, killing 120

Most of the 181 people on board are presumably dead, making it one of the worst aviation disasters to hit South Korea.

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Chad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know

The Central African nation delayed elections citing financial challenges and the COVID pandemic.

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At least 29 killed in S Korea as plane crashes at Muan airport: Report

The crash occurred as the Jeju Air plane was landing at the Muan International Airport in South Korea.

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Syrian authorities crack down on ‘remnants’ of Bashar al-Assad’s rule

Push comes as Syria's new de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa met Bahraini, Libyan delegations in Damascus.

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Analysis: Why have Pakistan’s ties with the Afghan Taliban turned frigid?

For two decades, they were close allies. Why are relations between Pakistan and the Taliban so tense now?

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Olmo closer to Barcelona exit after registration request rejected

Barcelona midfielder left in limbo with exit looming after Spanish court rejects player's registration.

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Turkiye to allow pro-Kurdish party to visit jailed PKK founder

DEM Party expected to hold face-to-face meeting with Abdullah Ocalan, who has been in prison for 25 years.

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Azerbaijan probe finds Russian missile caused deadly crash, reports say

Azerbaijan officials cited in multiple reports say Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 was downed by Russia's air defences.

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France hands over first base in Chad during withdrawal from former colony

Chad's army chief says French troops left in vehicles from base in the north of the country for the capital, N'Djamena.

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Japan Airlines hit by cyber attack, delaying some flights

JAL says it has suspended ticket sales for all services on Thursday following incident.

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Five journalists killed in Israeli strike near Gaza hospital

Journalists from Al-Quds Today were covering events at al-Awda Hospital when their vehicle was struck.

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On 20th anniversary of world’s worst tsunami, experts warn of complacency

More than 227,000 people died in the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and experts warn it could happen again.

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Biden, Trump send different Christmas messages in US

Trump shares social media post attacking 'radical left lunatics' and says Canada could become 51st US state.

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At least 21 killed in Mozambique unrest after top court’s election decision

After Monday's ratification of contested October elections, a new wave of protests is under way.

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Former US President Bill Clinton hospitalised with fever

Clinton, 78, has been admitted to hospital for testing and observation, deputy chief of staff says.

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Canada records almost 50,000 deaths from fentanyl since 2016

The highly addictive opioid is behind an increasing number of deaths in Canada, according to the government.

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Guatemala finds children taken by Jewish sect after abuse investigation

The Jewish sect, Lev Tahor, has accused Guatemala authorities of religious persecution.

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From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024

Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls.

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Small plane crashes into Brazil town popular with tourists, killing 10

Twin-engine plane crashed in largely residential neighborhood of Gramado shortly after takeoff, authorities say.

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