Trump says he’s considering renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in Canada spat

Trump moves to impose more than $100 000 fee for H-1B worker visas

The fee, first temporarily imposed by Trump last year, dramatically raises the cost of visas.

• Proposed rule to impose $103,265 fee on new H-1B visas.
• Fee significantly increases cost of visas in tech, education, research sectors.
• Fee could be finalized by end of year despite legal challenges.

2026-08-25 ·sabcnews.com

Private Hajj bookings continue until quota fills

The Ministry of Religious Affairs has said private Hajj scheme bookings remain open through the Hajj portal. Bookings will continue until the allocated quota is completely filled.

2026-08-25 ·dailytimes.com.pk

Ukraine Hits Another Russian Refinery as Fuel Crunch Worsens

Ukraine continues to pound Russian refineries in nearly daily drone attacks that damage refining infrastructure, deepen the fuel crisis in Russia, and tighten global fuel markets.

• Ukrainian drones hit Afipsky refinery, causing fire and damaging homes
• Drone attacks worsen Russia's fuel crisis and global markets
• Russia exports diesel at lowest levels in years amid fuel shortage

2026-08-25 ·oilprice.com