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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...

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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Cutting-edge US-Venezuela Oil Deal Pioneers Advanced Extraction Technology

The United States is set to gain a significant foothold in Venezuela’s oil industry following a new deal announced by President Donald Trump. This agreement, which was formed in collaboration with private businesses and senior US officials, promises to grant the US “majority” control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves. While the specifics of the involved companies, the oil...

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Japan: US ICC Sanctions Undermine Legal Tech and Innovation Principles

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has voiced Japan’s disapproval of U.S. sanctions levied against the International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane, asserting that these measures...

Tim Scott Supports Graham Amidst Economic Implications of Security Debate Remarks

In the midst of South Carolina's Republican primary runoff, Senator Tim Scott has stepped up to defend his colleague, Senator Darline Graham, following her remarks...

Trump’s Election Allegations Spark Economic Uncertainty and Business Concerns

Recent actions by the Trump administration, including the dissemination of contentious election-related documents and the revival of claims about noncitizen voting, have sparked concerns among...

Technology

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...

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...

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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