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US Restarts Student Visas With Mandatory Social Media Access Amid Marco Rubio's AI-Driven 'Catch And Revoke' Initiative Targeting Foreign Applicants
Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 4:40am | 475The State Department has restarted foreign student visa processing after a month-long suspension, implementing new screening requirements that mandate applicants provide access to their social media accounts for government review. What Happened: The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday it is...
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US Approves $228M Military Sale To Taiwan To Boost Aircraft Combat Readiness Amid Rising Tensions With China
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - 4:23am | 472In a significant development, the U.S. State Department has greenlit a potential military sale to Taiwan valued at approximately $228 million. What Happened: The sale encompasses the return, repair, and reshipment of spare parts from U.S. Government stock. The State Department noted that Taiwan...
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Leaked Memo Reveals Dissent In US Diplomats Over Biden's Israel-Hamas Policy
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 - 5:59am | 559An internal memo from the U.S. State Department staffers has surfaced, criticizing President Joe Biden‘s approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict and voicing a need for a policy shift. According to a POLITICO report, the memo reflects a significant divide within the U.S....
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Joe Biden Reportedly Considering State Department Grants To Aid Ukraine
Friday, October 6, 2023 - 7:06am | 532The Biden administration is contemplating the use of a State Department grant program to provide extra military aid to Ukraine. Politico reported that this move comes as Congress carries on its dispute over weapons funding. The White House is exploring various alternatives to...
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Russian Court Extends Brittney Griner's Detention, Trial For Alleged Cannabis Possession Begins July 1
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 - 1:58am | 525A Russian court has scheduled Brittney Griner's trial to start this coming Friday, July 1 and ruled that the WNBA star's detention would be extended for another six months after she appeared for a preliminary hearing held behind closed doors in a suburb of Moscow. At 6 feet 9...