US military says it struck vessel in the Caribbean, killing four - Reuters

US military says it struck vessel in the Caribbean, killing four  Reuters

What to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War

Bank Melli, Iran’s largest lender, already faces waves of sanctions that severely limit its ability to operate abroad. Every foreign branch must be shut down, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

By Lara Jakes and James Paton

US Weighs More Trade Measures Against Canada

The Trump administration is discussing additional trade penalties against Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled dollar-for-dollar retaliation to new tariffs imposed by the US. (Source: Bloomberg)

Judge issues setback to Trump administration plans to restrict mail-in ballots

The ruling is not the final word in a fast-moving legal fight over the administration’s efforts to change voting rules before the midterms.

By Justin Jouvenal

US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions

Move by state department to limit access is part of Trump’s crackdown on both lawful and undocumented immigration All US immigrant visa applications have been paused by the Trump administration as the state department moves to tighten restrictions and limit access to applicants who they deem could end up relying on US assistance, a state department official confirmed Tuesday. The agency launched the initiative at all embassies and consulates in early August, according to the official and visa...

By Gabrielle Canon

Trump admin pauses visa appointments worldwide amid heightened screening for applicants

The State Department paused all visa interviews at embassies and consulates worldwide as officers undergo training on new public charge guidance.

Why can’t America agree on what time it is?

Why can’t America agree on what time it is?

Why Trump is pushing the UAE to cut off Iran’s dirty money - The Times

Why Trump is pushing the UAE to cut off Iran’s dirty money  The Times

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith wants Ottawa to resume trade talks with U.S. before counter-tariffs begin

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling on Ottawa to get back to the negotiating table with the United States before its counter-tariffs take effect in two weeks.

US Treasury sanctions on Iran’s trade partners

The US Department of the Treasury launched targeted sanctions against some 24 entities based in mainland China or Hong Kong as part of its “Operation Economic Outcast” campaign against Iran and its enablers. See below for the original announcement: US Treasury sanctions by scmp

By Haining Gao

Eby urges Carney to look beyond tariff response

British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's encouraging Prime Minister Mark Carney to look at non-tariff measures in response to the latest escalation in the trade war between Canada and the United States.

By Nono Shen

A Canadian premier has 2 ideas about where to hit Trump where it hurts: US fighter jets and coal

A Canadian premier says Ottawa should scrap its planned F-35 purchase amid the US trade war. Mateusz Wlodarczyk/NurPhoto/Getty Images A Canadian premier wants Ottawa to look beyond tariffs for ways to hit back at Trump. David Eby says Canada should reconsider buying US F-35 fighter jets as its trade war deepens. Eby also wants Ottawa to consider more taxes on US thermal coal shipped through British Columbia. Canada should broaden its response to its trade war with the US by going beyond tar...

Asia's rising wealth to propel finance industry past US: report

How Has The U.S.-Versus-China Quantum Rivalry Changed Since 2019?

U.S. strength in quantum computing and cryptography vies with China’s preeminence in quantum communication, with major new investments coming from both governments.

By Paul Smith-Goodson, Contributor

US embassies across the world to visa applicants: Your application is on hold

In a global move, US embassies are postponing immigrant visa interviews as new officers undergo training. This initiative seeks to standardize how applicants are evaluated based on the potential for public charge implications. This pause disrupts the plans of many applicants who have already made substantial travel and housing investments. Unfortunately, the State Department has yet to announce any timeline for the resumption of these crucial appointments.

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From H-1B fee to OPT charge for job-after-college degree: The US visa moves Indians need to track

The Trump administration is layering fees, wage floors and stay caps across the H-1B, OPT and green-card routes. Where each measure stands.

Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide - The Straits Times

Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide  The Straits Times

What are US H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?

US employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers can use the federal government’s H-1B visa programme for a fee, allowing tech and other professionals from abroad to work in the United States for a few years. US President Donald Trump, who has pursued a broad immigration crackdown since taking office last year, has lambasted the programme and wants to permanently raise the fee from between $2,000 and $5,000 to more than $100,000. Despite criticism that some companies use the visas to hire...

By [email protected] (Reuters)

Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The " economic onslaught " that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared on Iran's financial connections around the world may

US moves to impose $100,000 fee for H-1B high-skilled worker visas

The visas are heavily relied on in the tech, education and research sectors

By Daniel Wiessner

Team Trump Pauses US Visa Interviews Worldwide. Here's Why

Trump has pursued an aggressive deportation drive and immigration crackdown that includes revocations of visas and green cards and rejection of applications for a range of reasons.

What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes are being made?

Business groups and companies say the visas help recruit highly skilled professionals and address a lack of qualified U.S. workers in some industries.

US preparing for Freedom Edge joint exercise with S. Korea, Japan: US Pacific Command

The United States is preparing to conduct a trilateral military exercise with South Korea and Japan, the US Pacific Command said Wednesday, suggesting that the drills are on track despite the recent scaling back of a Seoul-Washington combined exercise at US President Donald Trump's directive. "In close coordination with the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, US Pacific Command is preparing for the 2026 iteration of exercise Freedom Edge," Lt. Cmdr. Chloe Morgan, a

By The Korea Herald

Trump administration pauses US visa appointments worldwide amid sweeping immigration crackdown

While Trump campaigned in 2024 on a ​platform of stopping illegal immigration, his administration has also made legal immigration more difficult.

U.S. preparing for Freedom Edge joint exercise with S. Korea, Japan: U.S. Pacific Command

SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The United States is preparing to conduct a trilatera...

By Kim Seung-yeon

Worley wins three U.S. contracts for data center energy projects

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US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities

US issues security alert in Mexican border city and suspends consular activities

Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide

Global training initiative launched at embassies, consulates: appointments for visa services ​will adjust

By Reuters

US issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide

President Donald Trump's administration has ​issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during ‌an ongoing immigration crackdown by the U.S. government in the Republican leader's second term in the White House.

Global US visa freeze as Trump administration pauses interview appointments

Appointments for visa services will be adjusted to accommodate the training.

Canada announces counter-tariffs on over 700 US goods - Global Times

Canada announces counter-tariffs on over 700 US goods  Global Times

Only 35% Of Women Under-25 Have Positive View Of Men; Survey Finds 'Heteroflexible' Is The Fastest Growing Sexual Orientation In America

Only 35% Of Women Under-25 Have Positive View Of Men; Survey Finds 'Heteroflexible' Is The Fastest Growing Sexual Orientation In America Authored by Michael Snyder via The End of The American Dream blog, Our culture is being transformed at a pace that is difficult to comprehend. The numbers that I am going to share with you in this article paint an undeniable picture about where our society is heading. That doesn’t mean that the trends that we are witnessing now are permanent. W...

By Tyler Durden

Trump administration pauses all US visa applications worldwide

The United States has paused immigrant visa applications as the Donald Trump administration moves to tighten screening and limit entry for applicants considered likely to depend on government assistance. The post Trump administration pauses all US visa applications worldwide appeared first on Vanguard News.

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US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face legal challenges. Unless […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie

Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US terror list, says Al-Sharaa - Kuwait Times

Syria ‘shakes off’ past with removal from US terror list, says Al-Sharaa  Kuwait Times

Canada announces up to 50% retaliatory tariffs on over 700 US goods

Ottawa: Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on more than 700 US goods worth CAD 27.6 billion (about USD 20 billion), matching the US' 50 per cent...

By Times of Oman