7 Alarming Trends as the Indian Student Drop-Off Triggers a 17% Fall in US Enrolments
A sharp 17% drop in new international student enrolments in the US this fall is being driven largely by declines from India, amid visa delays, Trump-era restrictions, and growing uncertainty for foreign applicants.
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7 Powerful Ways Ukraine’s ‘Historic’ Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Reshapes the War
Ukraine and France have signed a historic long-term defense pact that will supply Kyiv with up to 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets, advanced air-defense systems, drones, and joint industrial projects—marking one of the most significant military agreements since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
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7 Ways Saudi Investments Are Transforming US Tech
Saudi Arabia’s growing investment footprint—from Lucid Motors and Uber to artificial intelligence, cloud computing and agricultural tech—is reshaping the future of American innovation. Backed by the Public Investment Fund and Vision 2030, the Kingdom is pushing major collaborations, new institutes, and global AI leadership ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s White House visit.
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7 Key Takeaways as the UN Approves Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
The UN Security Council has overwhelmingly endorsed US President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, authorizing an International Stabilisation Force and a transitional Board of Peace. Hamas immediately rejected the resolution, calling it an attempt to impose international guardianship over Gaza.
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7 Alarming Signs China–Japan Tensions Are Spiraling Over Taiwan
China has postponed major Japanese film releases and issued travel warnings as tensions with Japan escalate over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments about defending Taiwan. Diplomacy, tourism, trade, and security ties are rapidly deteriorating in the worst bilateral crisis in years.
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