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UK Court Convicts Two Men in Deadly IS-Inspired Plot Against Jewish Community

mar Hussein (left) and Walid Saadaoui (right) have been found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism. Bilel Saadaoui (centre) was found guilty of failing to disclose information about acts of terrorism.  Two men have been found guilty of preparing acts of terrorism in a plot to massacre hundreds of Jews in northwest England. Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52 , were convicted at Preston Crown Court after investigators uncovered their plan to smuggle automatic weapons and ammunition into the UK. Authorities revealed that the men intended to launch a gun rampage targeting mass gatherings of Jewish people. Saadaoui had arranged for four AK-47 rifles, two pistols, and 900 rounds of ammunition to be imported, believing he was working with a fellow extremist. In reality, he was communicating with an undercover operative known as “Farouk,” who exposed the plot. Police described the scheme as potentially “ one of, if not the, deadliest terrorist attacks in UK history .” The convi...
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Wall Street Scrambles as Trump’s Visa Fee Shakes Hiring Plans

People walk around the Financial District near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., December 29, 2023.

The Trump administration’s surprise overhaul of the H-1B visa program has sent shockwaves through Wall Street, with JPMorgan Chase and other major financial institutions weighing how to respond. The new policy imposes a $100,000 fee on each new H-1B visa application, a move officials say is designed to prioritize higher-paid, highly skilled workers and open more opportunities for U.S. talent.

For banks, however, the impact could be severe. JPMorgan alone secured 2,440 H-1B visas in 2025, more than any other U.S. financial firm. Many of these employees fill critical roles in quantitative modeling, risk management, and technology development—areas where domestic talent is often scarce.

Analysts warn that the steep fee could make hiring entry-level analysts or tech workers prohibitively expensive, forcing banks to consider shifting more operations offshore. “Hiring for entry-level jobs using H-1B becomes nearly impossible,” said Meridith Dennes of Prospect Rock Partners.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon admitted the announcement “caught everyone off guard” and signaled that the bank will engage policymakers on the issue. Other Wall Street firms have so far declined to comment, but industry insiders expect a coordinated pushback in the weeks ahead.

The policy has also raised concerns abroad, particularly in India, whose nationals account for the majority of H-1B recipients. Some experts suggest Canada and other jurisdictions could benefit if global talent looks elsewhere for opportunities.

As the financial sector recalibrates, the visa crackdown underscores the delicate balance between immigration policy and America’s competitiveness in global finance.



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