While acknowledging that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is an “illegitimate dictator,” several Indian American lawmakers in the U.S. Congress criticized the Trump administration for using military force without congressional authorization …
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Opinion: Maduro Is Gone, but What of Venezuela?
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readAfter four months of intense pressure by way of blowing up alleged drug boats and chasing huge sanctioned tankers carrying Venezuelan oil, President Donald Trump finally had his way when …
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West’s Selective Immigration Push Deepens Brain Drain Pressures on Developing Nations
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes read“Poaching the best and ignoring the rest” appears to be the emerging immigration mantra of the developed West as it moves into 2026. The message to countries rich in manpower, …
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DHS Revises H-1B Visa Selection Rules to Prioritize Higher-Skilled, Higher-Paid Workers
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced amendments to regulations governing the H-1B work visa selection process, shifting away from a random lottery toward a system that prioritizes higher-skilled …
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns DOJ Shift of FBI Agents to Immigration Enforcement Risks U.S. National Security
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has written to FBI Director Kash Patel raising concerns over the Department of Justice’s reported decision to redirect FBI personnel away from their core …
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FIIDS Urges Trump Administration to Preserve H-1B Visa Appointments Amid Expanded Social Media Vetting
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies USA (FIIDS) has urged the Trump Administration to preserve existing scheduled H-1B visa appointments and avoid blanket cancellations, recommending instead that authorities …
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Mark Wiseman Appointed Canada’s Next Ambassador to the United States as Ottawa Recalibrates Ties with Washington
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readPrime Minister Mark Carney has appointed fellow financial expert Mark Wiseman as Canada’s next ambassador to the United States, placing confidence in a seasoned figure from the world of finance …
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What I Learned About Conflict, Dignity, and Recovery While Visiting Sri Lanka’s Minefields with HALO
by Farzana Baduel 4 minutes readSometimes, life delivers a humbling reset. Last week, I traveled eight hours north from Colombo to Jaffna, Sri Lanka, with The HALO Trust, the world’s largest humanitarian demining organization. What …
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Jayapal and Fletcher Lead 117 House Democrats Urging DHS to Reverse Halt on Naturalization for Travel Ban Countries
by SAH Staff Reporter 6 minutes readCongresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, led 117 Democratic members of the House of Representatives in …
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US Hosts First G20 Sherpa Meeting in Washington, Outlines Economic Priorities for 2026 Presidency
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe United States convened the first G20 Sherpa meeting of its 2026 Presidency in Washington on December 15 and 16, 2025, describing the discussions as “successful.” The meeting brought together …