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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.

August 24, 2016
August 24, 2016

Many donors to Clinton Foundation met with Hillary at State

More than half the people outside the government who met with Hillary Clinton while she was secretary of state are found to have given money — either personally or through companies or groups — to the Clinton Foundation.

August 20, 2016
August 20, 2016

Clinton must give written testimony in e-mail case: US judge

US federal judge rules that Democrat Hillary Clinton must respond in writing in a lawsuit over her use of a private e-mail server while she was secretary of state.

August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016

Hugh Hefner's Playboy Mansion sells for $100 million

The famed Los Angeles Playboy mansion belonging to Hugh Hefner, founder of the Playboy empire, has been sold for $100 million, and Hefner, 90, will live in the mansion for the rest of his life, a representative for the buyer says.

August 14, 2016
August 14, 2016

Dhaka, Washington condemn NY killings

Bangladesh condemns the killing of Bangladesh-origin Imam and his associate in New York city describing it as a cowardly act on peace-loving people.

August 14, 2016
August 14, 2016

Muslim cleric among 2 Bangladeshis killed in New York

Two Bangladeshi nationals including a Muslim cleric are shot dead by a gunman in New York. A lone gunman shot them when they were walking together following afternoon prayers at a mosque in the New York City borough of Queens.

August 13, 2016
August 13, 2016

US declares Zika public health emergency in Puerto Rico

US health authorities on Friday declare a public health emergency in Puerto Rico due to the outbreak of Zika, which has now infected more than 10,000 people.

August 12, 2016
August 12, 2016

Michael Phelps writes new page with four wins in same event

Michael Phelps of the United States wins the Olympic 200 metres individual medley to capture the 22nd gold medal of his career and becomes the first swimmer to win the same event at four consecutive Games.

August 10, 2016
August 10, 2016

Serena's five-gold dream dashed

Serena Williams' hopes of a fifth Olympic gold medal are crushed by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina as the battle for the women's title in Rio is blown wide open.

August 10, 2016
August 10, 2016

Brazil and US held, Canada win again

The United States and Brazil advance to the quarter-finals of the Olympic women's soccer tournament as group winners despite being held to disappointing draws in their final pool matches on Tuesday.

August 10, 2016
August 10, 2016

21 gold Phelps still rules the pool

In an unforgettable display of Olympic power Michael Phelps wins two more finals to take his historic all-time record load to 21 golds and entrench his legendary status.