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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.

April 13, 2017
April 13, 2017

US drops 'mother of all bombs' on Islamic State in Afghanistan

The United States dropps a massive GBU-43 bomb, the largest non-nuclear bomb it has ever used in combat, in eastern Afghanistan today against a series of caves used by Islamic State militants, the military say.

April 6, 2017
April 6, 2017

House intel committee chair steps away from Russia probe

The chairman of the House intelligence committee announces that he is temporarily stepping aside from the panel's probe into Russian meddling in last year's presidential election.

April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017

Missing Miami title defence was refreshing, says Djokovic

Sitting out last week's Miami Open was rejuvenating for Novak Djokovic although it meant missing the chance to win a record seventh title in the tournament, Serbia's world number two said on Tuesday.

April 5, 2017
April 5, 2017

UN holds crisis meeting after Syria 'chemical attack'

The United Nations is holding an emergency meeting as the world expresses horror at the suspected chemical weapons attack in northern Syria that killed dozens of people and left others gasping for breath and convulsing in the streets and overcrowded hospitals.

March 29, 2017
March 29, 2017

Wozniacki, Pliskova book WTA Miami Open semi-final showdown

Czech second-seed Karolina Pliskova will face Caroline Wozniacki in the semi-finals of the Miami Open after the pair triumphed on Tuesday at Key Biscayne.

March 29, 2017
March 29, 2017

US keep World Cup hopes alive, Mexico take control

The United States remain in contention for a spot at next year's World Cup after Bruce Arena's side battled to a scrappy 1-1 away draw against Panama in CONCACAF qualifying on Tuesday.

March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017

Rafael Nadal rallies to reach fourth round at ATP Miami Open

Rafael Nadal came back from an awful first set to defeat Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 and advance to the fourth round of the Miami Open on Sunday.

March 25, 2017
March 25, 2017

Republicans pull healthcare legislation plan in blow to Trump

A Republican bill to dismantle Obamacare has been pulled by US House Republican leadership.

March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017

US drone kills militant blamed for attack on Sri Lanka cricket team in Pakistan

A US drone air strike in Afghanistan has killed a Pakistani militant accused of involvement in a deadly attack on a bus carrying Sri Lanka's cricket team in 2009, Pakistani security sources and Islamist militants said.

March 22, 2017
March 22, 2017

Laptops, tablets on airplanes: what's the threat?

Britain and the US ban laptops and tablet computers from the passenger compartment of flights from several Middle East and North African nations.