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US Pauses Global Immigrant Visa Appointments for Screening Training

The US administration has temporarily paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide as part of a planned global training initiative for consular officers, according to the State Department. The initiative is intended to strengthen and standardize the screening and vetting of visa applicants. Officials said the process...
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Revoking 200,000 Asylum Visas Could Impact U.S. Workforce and Economy

The Trump administration is set to revoke B1 and B2 non-immigrant visas from foreign nationals who initially entered the U.S. for short-term business or tourism and subsequently applied for asylum. According to reports referencing government documentation and insights from U.S. officials, this action could...
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Apple’s Economic Strategy: Tim Cook Awarded $47 Million as Executive Chair

Tim Cook has transitioned from his role as Apple's chief executive to take on the position of executive chair, receiving a compensation package valued at approximately $47 million. This package is comprised of a $2 million base salary and $45 million in stock, with half of the shares contingent on meeting performance goals, while the other half will vest over the next four years. Cook's...
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US-Mexico Economic Ties Strengthen as Sheinbaum Enhances Security Collaboration

Under the leadership of President Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico is revitalizing its security collaboration with the United States, signaling a departure from the tense relations that...
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Economic Implications Loom as U.S. Midterm Elections Determine Congressional Power

As the 2026 U.S. midterm elections approach, both Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for what promises to be a pivotal political battle. With the...
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US Diplomats in Kyiv to Discuss Economic Impacts of Ukraine Peace Efforts

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, negotiators from the United States, held discussions in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday. The talks aimed to...
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WhatsApp strengthens passkeys and two-factor authentication to protect users

WhatsApp is rolling out several security upgrades designed to make it harder for scammers to take control of accounts and to help users identify potentially...
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OpenAI AI agents showed warning signs before major hacking incident

OpenAI has acknowledged that its staff observed unusual behaviour from AI agents weeks before a large-scale hacking incident involving software platform Hugging Face, raising fresh...
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US judge rules Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic was unlawful

A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it designated AI company Anthropic as a “supply chain risk” after the...
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White House Supports Argentina Amid Falklands Banner Controversy Impacting Economic Ties

Following Argentina's victory over England in the World Cup semi-final, the White House has voiced its support for the Argentine national football team amid controversy over a banner displayed by the players. The banner, which backed Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands, has drawn criticism from UK officials who are urging FIFA to investigate the potential breach of rules regarding political messages in sports. Andrew...
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