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Global vetting underway for all H-1B, H-4 visa applicants: US Embassy
The brief statement also comes at a time when the US has launched a crackdown to check abuse of the H-1B visa programme, as also illegal immigration
 "Global vetting underway for all H-1B, H-4 visa applicants: US Embassy")
Uber and Lyft partner with Baidu for UK robotaxi trials next year
Analysts have said hybrid networks, mixing robotaxis with human drivers, may be the most viable model to manage demand peaks and pricing
 "Uber and Lyft partner with Baidu for UK robotaxi trials next year")
Italy regulator slaps $115 mn fine on Apple for alleged anti-trust breaches
Apple said in a statement it "strongly disagrees" with the decision that it claims "disregards the important privacy protections" provided by the company's App Tracking Transparency (ATT) prompt
 "Italy regulator slaps $115 mn fine on Apple for alleged anti-trust breaches")
Denmark, Greenland say US will not take over island after Trump envoy move
On Sunday, Trump announced Landry's appointment as special envoy, saying that Jeff understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security
 "Denmark, Greenland say US will not take over island after Trump envoy move")
China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products
China had initiated other probes into European brandy and pork imports as countermeasures for the EU's tariffs on Chinese EVs. It had also urged the EU to scrap its EV tariffs
 "China to impose up to 42.7% provisional tariffs on EU dairy products")
Pak's Asim Munir conferred with Saudi Arabia's highest civilian honour
Munir also called on Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia, during his official visit to the Kingdom
 "Pak's Asim Munir conferred with Saudi Arabia's highest civilian honour")
Boeing plans to ramp up production of 737s to 47 planes a month
US aircraft maker Boeing, which has faced multiple headwinds, plans to ramp up the production of its narrow-body B737 planes to 47 per month.
 "Boeing plans to ramp up production of 737s to 47 planes a month")
Nvidia aims to begin H200 chip shipments to China by mid-February
Nvidia has also told Chinese clients that it plans to add new production capacity for the chips, with orders for that capacity opening in the second quarter of 2026
 "Nvidia aims to begin H200 chip shipments to China by mid-February")
US Fed risks recession without more interest rate cuts, says Miran
Spot gold climbed 2 per cent to hit a new record high at $4,426.66 per ounce as of 1313 GMT. US gold futures for February delivery rose 1.5 per cent to $4,451.60 per ounce
 "US Fed risks recession without more interest rate cuts, says Miran")
Larry Ellison offers $40 bn guarantee for Paramount's Warner Bros bid
After Warner Bros board rejected its offer, Paramount Skydance said Larry Ellison will provide a $40.4 billion irrevocable personal guarantee backing its $108.4 billion bid
 "Larry Ellison offers $40 bn guarantee for Paramount's Warner Bros bid")
Who is Motaleb Sikdar? Bangladeshi leader shot at days after Hadi's death
Muhammad Motaleb Sikdar, a 42-year-old leader, was shot in Khulna while preparing for a labour rally, amid unrest in Bangladesh after Osman Hadi's killing
 "Who is Motaleb Sikdar? Bangladeshi leader shot at days after Hadi's death")
'Low-quality deal': NZ foreign minister slams India-New Zealand FTA
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called the India-New Zealand FTA a "low-quality deal", criticising its impact on dairy, labour mobility and migration
 "'Low-quality deal': NZ foreign minister slams India-New Zealand FTA")
After Hadi, unidentified gunmen shoot another Bangladesh student leader
The Kaler Kantha newspaper, quoting hospital sources, said Sarkar was shot on the left side of his head, and he was bleeding profusely when he was brought to the facility
 "After Hadi, unidentified gunmen shoot another Bangladesh student leader")
WSJ parent firm on trial in Hong Kong for removing reporter over union role
The company pleaded not guilty to both charges, each of which carries a maximum fine of 100,000 Hong Kong dollars (about $12,850)
 "WSJ parent firm on trial in Hong Kong for removing reporter over union role")
Malaysian court rejects ex-PM Razak's bid to serve rest of sentence at home
The court ruled that a rare royal order issued by the nation's former king was not valid and not made in accordance with constitutional requirements
 "Malaysian court rejects ex-PM Razak's bid to serve rest of sentence at home")
Australian police allege gunman in Bondi Beach shooting trained with father
The police statement of facts was made public following Naveed Akram's video court appearance Monday from a Sydney hospital
 "Australian police allege gunman in Bondi Beach shooting trained with father")
Bangladesh minorities protest against lynching of Hindu man, demand justice
The demonstration was held at the National Press Club premises, where several organisations that have long campaigned against attacks on minority communities gathered
 "Bangladesh minorities protest against lynching of Hindu man, demand justice")
Nato intel suspects Russia developing weapon to target Starlink satellites
The thousands of low-orbiting satellites have been pivotal for Ukraine's survival against Russia's full-scale invasion, now in its fourth year
 "Nato intel suspects Russia developing weapon to target Starlink satellites")
Ukraine deploys low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia's air attacks
Nightly attacks on Ukrainian cities and power infrastructure have forced Kyiv to rewrite the air defence rule book and develop cut-price drone killers costing as little as $1,000
 "Ukraine deploys low-cost interceptor drones to counter Russia's air attacks")
Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 16 people, says official
The bus carrying 34 people lost control on a toll road and struck a concrete barrier before rolling onto its side
 "Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 16 people, says official")
