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The move is expected to benefit Indian professionals, who constitute a substantial portion of H-1B visa holders. The program aims to streamline the renewal process and address visa backlogs that have led to increased uncertainties for workers and employers, particularly from countries like India.

Addressing concerns about the impact of the allegations on bilateral ties and President Joe Biden's potential visit to India in 2024, Kirby stated, "India is a strategic partner. We are deepening that strategic partnership." However, he underscored the seriousness of the allegations and the need for a comprehensive investigation, asserting that those responsible must be held accountable.

While addressing a roundtable of Jewish community leaders on Wednesday afternoon, the President had said: “It matters that Americans see what's happening -- I mean, I have been doing this a long time, I never really thought that I would see, have confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children.” 

Addressing a regular press briefing on Tuesday, National Security Adviser (NSA) Jake Sullivan told reporters: "We believe that there are 20 or more Americans who at this point are missing. But I want to underscore and stress that does not mean, necessarily, that there are 20 or more American hostages, just that is the number who are currently unaccounted for.

It marks a U-turn of the Biden administration since building the border wall was a signature promise by former President Donald Trump in his 2016 campaign and has been fiercely criticized by the Democrats since then, reports Xinhua news agency.

Lucidi, known as 'Remi Enigma' on social media, had reached the 68th floor of the 721ft Tregunter Tower, a residential block in Hong Kong's upscale Mid-Levels area before his fatal fall, reports the Daily Mail. 

The leaders will mainly discuss threats posed by North Korea's evolving nuclear and missile programs, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.