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China has urged the U.S. to protect the rights of international students after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly ordered a global suspension of student visa issuance amid new screening methods. What Happened: China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China is closely...

On Tuesday, the Donald Trump administration reportedly halted the scheduling of new student and exchange visitor visa appointments as it prepares to roll out expanded social media vetting. What Happened: According to an internal State Department cable obtained by Reuters, the directive, issued by...

In a recent panel discussion in Qatar, Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, hinted at a potential future run for the presidency. What Happened: Trump Jr. addressed a question about his political ambitions following his father’s tenure. “So the answer is I don...

A former senior U.S. diplomat has called for urgent direct talks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping before the 90-day trade truce ends. What Happened: Michael McFaul, the former U.S. ambassador to Russia during the Obama Administration, expressed his concerns...

Vice President JD Vance has a huge lead over other possible contenders for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination according to a new poll. What Happened: A survey conducted by J.L. Partners reveals that 46% of registered Republicans support Vance as the successor to President Donald Trump. No...

The United States has reportedly been pushing certain countries facing Trump-imposed tariffs to approve Elon Musk's Starlink service. What Happened: State Department cables reveal that U.S. embassies and the department actively urged countries facing tariffs to remove barriers for satellite...

Countries facing U.S. tariffs are reportedly increasingly granting licenses and approvals to Elon Musk's Starlink — the satellite internet arm of SpaceX — as part of efforts to smooth trade relations with the Donald Trump administration. What Happened: For example, just weeks after Trump announced...

President Donald Trump’s national security team saw a major reshuffle with the removal of national security adviser Mike Waltz. Waltz, a former congressman recognized for his hawkish stance, has been nominated by Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations on Thursday. In the...

In a recent post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump called for American access to two of the world's most strategic waterways, demanding that transit fees for US ships be removed immediately. What Happened: Trump wrote that “American ships, both military and commercial, should be allowed...

The week brought a flurry of news, with major developments in the political and economic spheres. From President Donald Trump’s second term being described as ‘chaotic’ and ‘scary’ by voters to the closure of a key climate diplomacy office, the news cycle was anything...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is dismantling a key climate diplomacy office, a move that is throwing U.S. international environmental efforts into disarray just months ahead of critical global talks. On Thursday, staff at the Office of Global Change were verbally informed that the unit, which has...

The past week was filled with significant developments, from President Trump’s stance on China tariffs and Russia-Ukraine peace talks, to House Democrats raising concerns about Elon Musk’s DOGE. Additionally, the IRS saw a leadership change influenced by Musk, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren...

President Donald Trump has signaled a potential end to efforts in mediating peace between Russia and Ukraine, stating that the U.S. may “take a pass” on further negotiations if either side proves unwilling to compromise. BBC reports that Trump emphasized urgency during remarks in the...

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have given an ultimatum for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine peace talks, stating that the U.S. will abandon efforts unless significant progress is made in the coming days. What Happened: On Friday, Trump and Rubio expressed frustration over the...