Your World Tonight Palestinian statehood, Trump's hefty fees on work visas, Filipino nurses on screen, and more
Sep 20, 2025
Canada and European allies are moving towards recognizing an independent Palestinian state, amidst ongoing conflicts in Gaza. Meanwhile, Trump’s new hefty fees on H-1B work visas are putting pressure on Silicon Valley. In entertainment, the Emmy-winning series 'The Pitt' is praised for highlighting the essential role of Filipino nurses in healthcare. The podcast also touches on Sudan's agriculture crisis, debates over bullfighting in Spain, and Canada's first Animal Law program, offering a rich tapestry of current affairs and culture.
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Recognition Aimed To Rescue Two-State Hope
- Canada and several European allies plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN to try to preserve a two-state outcome.
- Officials frame recognition as a step that pressures parties toward hostage returns, disarmament of Hamas and democratic reforms.
H-1B Fees Could Shift Talent Flows
- President Trump signed an order to impose very large fees on H-1B sponsors, aiming to reduce perceived replacement of U.S. workers.
- The move could push skilled migrants toward Canada and other countries, and include a discretionary exemption for firms deemed in the national interest.
Fee Looks Punitive And Politically Risky
- Lawyers call the $100,000 H-1B fee legally vulnerable and punitive because it far exceeds administrative costs.
- Canadian recruiters see it as an opportunity to attract engineers, researchers and doctors who otherwise would go to the U.S.