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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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August Sees 162,000 New Jobs; Unemployment Steady at 4.1%

In August, the US economy saw a modest improvement in job creation, adding 162,000 positions. This uptick comes after a challenging period for the labor market over the summer, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.1%. Job growth has experienced notable fluctuations recently, with a robust addition of 214,000 jobs in March, followed by a sharp decline to just 21,000 in July. The...
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Trump Highlights Economic Initiatives at Dallas GOP Midterm Convention

In a spirited return to the campaign trail, US President Donald Trump took the stage in Dallas at the Republican Party's midterm convention, aiming to...
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US Allies to Collaborate on Economic Strategies Against Drug Trade, Rubio States

During a recent trip to Ecuador, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced plans for the United States to enhance its collaboration with Latin American...
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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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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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