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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.

July 23, 2016
July 23, 2016

Usain Bolt wins but hurdler Harrison takes the glory

Usain Bolt delivers on his top billing by winning the 200metres at the London Diamond League but he is upstaged for once as American sprint hurdler Kendra Harrison breaks one of the oldest world records in the book.

July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016

Croatia beat United States in stunning comeback

Teenager Borna Coric complete an unlikely comeback for Croatia as the small Balkan nation beat the United States 3-2 in a Davis Cup quarter-final in Oregon.

July 17, 2016
July 17, 2016

3 cops shot dead in Baton Rouge, gunman killed

Three police officers are shot dead and three others are injured in a shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with one suspect dead and two others possibly at large.

July 16, 2016
July 16, 2016

Brock Lesnar flagged for doping, says UFC

American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist Brock Lesnar has been flagged by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) for a possible doping violation.

July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016

Black Lives Matter protest photo hailed as 'legendary'

This image of a woman peacefully protesting in Baton Rouge while being seen to be aggressively fetched by police officers in riot gear stirs social media.

July 10, 2016
July 10, 2016

US police shootings: Protests spread with dozens of arrests

Protests against the police shooting of black men spread across US cities, with dozens of arrests made, but with most passing off peacefully.

July 6, 2016
July 6, 2016

Hillary Clinton emails 'endangered US': Donald Trump

Hillary Clinton's use of private email while secretary of state put the "entire country in danger", US Republican Donald Trump says.

July 5, 2016
July 5, 2016

FBI recommends no charges against Hillary Clinton over emails

The FBI announces it will not recommend criminal charges against Hillary Clinton over her use of private email while she was secretary of state.

July 4, 2016
July 4, 2016

Muslim doctor shot near Houston mosque on way to prayer

A Muslim man on his way to morning prayer is shot and stabbed outside a mosque in Houston, Texas.

July 2, 2016
July 2, 2016

IS link not confirmed yet: US

The US State Department says it “cannot yet confirm” the link of Middle-east-based terror group Islamic State (IS) with the hostage crisis at a restaurant in Bangladesh capital Dhaka though the group reportedly claimed credit for the attack.