Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh passes away
Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh, Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti since 1999 and a leading voice against extremism, has passed away at the age of 84.
GCC to attract global tourism by Schengen style unified visa for seamless Gulf travel.
The Gulf states are preparing to launch the GCC Grand Tours Visa, a Schengen-style system that will allow travelers and millions of GCC residents to move freely.
Trump Meets Muslim Leaders to Demand Troops & Money for New Gaza
At UN sidelines, Trump to present Gaza governance proposal to muslim leaders
Trump’s New H-1B Visa Policy Weakens Indian Rupee & Frustrates US Tech Industry
Trump’s steep H-1B visa fee hike triggers a rupee plunge and sparks backlash from India’s IT sector and U.S. tech giants.
Netanyahu threatens action against nations recognizing Palestinian state
The UK, Canada, and Australia have formally recognized a Palestinian state, strengthening international support for the two-state solution. Israel, led by Netanyahu, has condemned the move and signaled possible settlement expansion.
UK’s Recognition of Palestine: An Awkward Moment for Israel and Transatlantic Strain for Washington?
Britain’s recognition of Palestine marks a historic reversal that reopens colonial wounds, unsettles Israel, and tests Trump’s fragile transatlantic ties.
Trump’s H-1B Visa fee Hike disrupts Indian IT Sector, spurs strategic shifts
US raises H-1B visa fee to $100,000, disrupting India’s $283B IT industry, impacting stocks, and accelerating global capability center growth.
Bagram Standoff: Afghanistan refuse U.S. Pressure, China backs Kabul
The Taliban has rejected Donald Trump’s demand to return Bagram Air Base, escalating tensions in South and Central Asia. With Washington seeking re-entry, Beijing backing Kabul, and Islamabad caught between U.S. pressure and Chinese ties, the dispute threatens to reshape regional alignments.
Trump and Xi Hold Phone Call, Signal Progress on TikTok Deal
Trump says he and Xi approved a TikTok deal in a phone call, but Beijing’s account leaves the outcome uncertain.
Trump, Erdogan to revive U.S.–Turkey relations with F-35 talks
U.S. President Donald Trump will host Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the White House on September 25 to discuss major trade and defense deals. Talks are expected to cover Boeing aircraft sales, a new F-16 package, and the revival of F-35 negotiations, signaling a possible reset in U.S.–Turkey relations after years of strain.
President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee rocks U.S. tech sector
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 application fee on H-1B visas. The move could affect Indian professionals, who make up nearly 70% of H-1B holders.
Saudi Arabia & Pakistan Defense Pact Brings China in? Editor GVS Talks to Gen. Tariq
Dr Moeed Pirzada, CEO and Editor of Global Village Space, sat down with General (Retd.) Tariq Khan for an in-depth discussion on the Pakistan–Saudi Arabia mutual defense pact, its secretive nature, possible Chinese involvement, and what it means for regional security dynamics and U.S. influence in the Middle East.