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Ceasefire in Suwayda Wobbles as Israeli Strikes Hit Syria

17/07/2025

A fragile ceasefire in Syria's Suwayda region teeters on the edge as Israeli airstrikes target Syrian forces amid deadly Druze–Bedouin clashes. International powers call for calm as sectarian violence escalates.

Rubio, Lavrov Hold Candid Talks as Ukraine War Escalates

11/07/2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hold rare, tense talks on Ukraine at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia. As Trump’s frustration with Putin mounts, Russia unleashes deadly drone strikes on Kyiv.

Israel-Iran Ceasefire Begins After 12 Days of Conflict: Trump Claims Breakthrough

24/06/2025

A 12-day war between Israel and Iran ends in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. President Trump claims credit for brokering peace after overnight missile attacks and mounting global tensions.

Trump Trips on Air Force One Steps, Internet Explodes With ‘Biden 2.0’ Jokes

09/06/2025

In a moment that quickly lit up social media platforms as Trump Trips on Air Force One Steps, Internet Explodes With ‘Biden 2.0’ Jokes. U.S. President Donald Trump stumbled while boarding Air Force One on Sunday, triggering an avalanche of jokes, memes, and biting commentary comparing him to former President Joe Biden, who had faced similar gaffes during his time in office. The video, now widely circulated online, has reignited debates around presidential fitness, age, and media double standards.

Rubio Orders Visa Scrutiny for Harvard Visitors Amid Trump Crackdown on Higher Education

01/06/2025

In a controversial new directive, Rubio Orders Visa Scrutiny for Harvard Visitors Amid Trump Crackdown on Higher Education. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered U.S. embassies to apply heightened scrutiny to social media accounts of anyone seeking to visit Harvard University, citing national security concerns. The memo, issued Friday, suggests that a lack of public social media activity may be cause for visa denial, igniting backlash from immigration attorneys, civil rights groups, and higher education advocates.

Trump’s Visa Crackdown on Chinese Students Risks Academic Cold War

30/05/2025

A sudden shift in US-China relations as Trump’s Visa Crackdown on Chinese Students Risks Academic Cold War. In a sharp and unexpected move, the Trump administration has reignited tensions between the United States and China, targeting two crucial fronts: technology and education. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement on visa restrictions for Chinese students, paired with sweeping export controls on semiconductor design software, has sent shockwaves through diplomatic, academic, and economic sectors.

U.S. Halts New Student Visa Interviews Amid Plan for Expanded Social Media Vetting

28/05/2025

In a dramatic shift U.S. Halts New Student Visa Interviews Amid Plan for Expanded Social Media Vetting. Thousands of international students are affected as the U.S. State Department has paused the scheduling of new student visa interviews worldwide. The move, made official via a diplomatic cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comes as the Trump administration pushes for tougher immigration policies and expanded social media vetting for all student visa applicants. The suspension, confirmed by multiple sources including Politico, Bloomberg, and The Associated Press, targets F, M, and J visa categories—covering academic, vocational, and exchange programs.