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Territorial Disputes Dominate Geneva Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll sit before closed-door talks with Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak  (not pictured) on ending Russia's war in Ukraine, at the US Mission in Geneva, Switzerland. Negotiators from Russia and Ukraine convened in Geneva for a new round of U.S.-mediated peace talks, with territorial disputes emerging as the central point of contention. The discussions, held over two days, come amid heightened pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has urged Kyiv to “come to the table fast” in pursuit of a settlement.  Both sides remain deeply divided over land claims, which have become the primary obstacle to progress. The Kremlin has signaled that territorial issues will dominate the agenda, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced concerns that Kyiv is facing disproportionate p...
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White House Clarifies: $100K H-1B Visa Fee Targets Only New Applicants



The White House has confirmed that the newly announced $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions will not affect existing visa holders or renewals. The clarification comes after widespread confusion and concern among foreign workers and major U.S. companies.

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt emphasized that the fee is a one-time charge per petition, not an annual levy. It applies only to new H-1B applications in upcoming lottery cycles, and not to current visa holders traveling abroad or seeking extensions.

The executive order, signed by President Donald Trump, is intended to “level the playing field” for American workers by discouraging what the administration describes as abuse of the H-1B program. However, the announcement initially sparked panic, with firms like Microsoft, Amazon, and JPMorgan advising employees on H-1B visas to avoid international travel until the policy was clarified.

Industry groups, particularly in India where a majority of H-1B holders originate, have expressed concern about the potential disruption to global operations. Still, the White House has reassured that the measure is forward-looking and will not penalize those already working in the United States.


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