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Appointments for US student visa halted

The US State Department has ordered the suspension of student visa processing in the latest escalation of a Trump administration crackdown on foreign students criticised yesterday by China.

US to monitor immigrants' social media for antisemitism

The US government announced Wednesday it will start reviewing the social media activity of visa applicants and immigrants for antisemitic content, according to a recent report by Reuters. The announcement has been heavily criticised by certain civil liberties groups as an overreach that threatens free expression.

Strategic choices in the new space race

Starlink's Ukraine role exposed single-provider risks. US threatens suspension; China eyes space.

US welcomes interim govt’s election plan

The US yesterday welcomed plans by Bangladesh's interim leader to hold elections next year or in early 2026

Of Gulliver’s travels in America: A satire on the paradox of democracy

Gulliver observes government shutdowns—crises born of political posturing rather than necessity.

Shadow of US prosecutor’s bribery charge on Adani?

It remains to be seen how the political impact of the US prosecutors’ charges against the Adani group plays out.

US Fed Chair sees 'further disinflation' in economy

The rate-cut lowers the cost of borrowing for consumers and businesses, bringing some relief to households weeks before November's presidential election -- even as the Fed works independently of the US administration

US to propose ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles, sources say

The US Commerce Department is expected on Monday to propose prohibiting Chinese software and hardware in connected and autonomous vehicles on American roads due to national security concerns, two sources told Reuters

As Fed cuts loom, health of US economy could determine markets' path

How stocks, bonds and the dollar perform after the Federal Reserve kicks off its rate-cutting cycle could depend on one factor more than most: the health of the US economy.

October 7, 2016
October 7, 2016

Duterte wants to liberate Philippines from US shackles: foreign minister

The president of the Philippines wants to liberate his country from a "shackling dependency" on the United States which cannot guarantee its help when Philippine sovereignty is under threat, its foreign minister says.

September 26, 2016
September 26, 2016

Football: FIFA bans Qatari official from Asian vote

World football body FIFA bans a senior Qatari official from running in elections for a seat on its new-look council over an investigation.

September 26, 2016
September 26, 2016

Arnold Palmer, whose skill and charisma redefined golf, dies at 87

Arnold Palmer, the golf great whose charisma and common touch drew a legion of fans known as "Arnie's Army" and propelled the game into the mainstream, dies at the age of 87.

September 21, 2016
September 21, 2016

US sprinters Gay, Bailey eye bobsled role

Veteran sprinter Tyson Gay is making a bid to force his way onto the US bobsled team after entering this week's National Push Championships in Canada.

September 18, 2016
September 18, 2016

Intel raises revenue forecast as PC market improves

Intel Corp raises its quarterly revenue forecast for the first time in more than two years as suppliers of parts used in personal computers replenish their inventory amid improving PC demand.

September 15, 2016
September 15, 2016

Dwarfs stand tall at Rio Paralympics

Dwarfs at the Rio Paralympics are getting the big stage they say they deserve.

September 15, 2016
September 15, 2016

WADA says hackers released another batch of athlete data

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) says that another batch of athlete data has been leaked by the same Russian cyber espionage group that published confidential medical data earlier this week.

September 12, 2016
September 12, 2016

WHAT THEY SAID

A fantastic year: 2 Grand Slams, Olympic silver medallist, new World No. 1! Congrats, @AngeliqueKerber #USOpen

September 9, 2016
September 9, 2016

Trump would spend billions more on military, but for what? experts ask

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s US military buildup plan would cost hundreds of billions of dollars - but with no apparent strategy, defense experts from across the political spectrum say.

September 9, 2016
September 9, 2016

US Open: Kerber celebrates No. 1 by reaching final

Reaching top of the world seems to agree with Angelique Kerber, who celebrates her ascension to the number one ranking with a 6-4 6-3 win over Caroline Wozniacki to advance to the U.S. Open final.