US tightens H-1B scrutiny. The H-1B visa programme could undergo major changes over the next year as the Trump administration expands a nationwide investigation into alleged foreign-labor fraud, worker exploitation and potential human trafficking.Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito said the foreign-labor visa system could look substantially different a year from now, signalling tougher scrutiny…

Chinese president Xi Jinping and US president Donald Trump US President Donald Trump sought to play down Taiwan as a major point of friction with China after his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying the two leaders did not discuss the issue in detail despite it being one of the most sensitive flashpoints in…

Heathrow said at the weekend that the project could be delayed by four years. The third runway may now not become operational until 2039. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Sunday declined to back plans for a third runway at Heathrow. He said that the decision should first take into account the views of people…