​New analysis identifies US employers offering H-1B workers salaries more than 50% above the national median. A small group of US employers is paying H-1B visa holders far above the national median salary, according to a new analysis of federal labour data, highlighting strong demand for highly skilled professionals in sectors such as healthcare, technology…

In 1859, a single pig turned a quiet island dispute into a tense confrontation between two powerful nations. What began as a farmer’s frustration over a wandering animal on San Juan Island quickly escalated into a military standoff involving British warships, American soldiers and competing territorial claims. The disagreement was rooted in a much older…

Iran warns US, Israel, promises retaliatory attacks Iran has said that it will respond to any attack on its infrastructure, including by striking Israel. The statement was made by the head of Iran’s top security body on Friday, as Tehran and Washington exchanged significant blows this week.“Any attack on infrastructure will be retaliated against, and…