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Trump Says He Welcomes 600,000 Chinese Students To U.S. In Sharp Reversal
In a meeting with the South Korean president, Trump said he would welcome 600,000 Chinese students to the U.S. This marks a sharp reversal from earlier policy tightening visa restrictions on this student cohort. Getty Images President Donald Trump...

Trump administration launches sweeping review of U.S. visas, placing 55 million holders under scrutiny
Trump administration launches sweeping review of U.S. visas, placing 55 million holders under scrutiny The Trump administration has launched an unprecedented, continuous review of 55 million valid U.S. visas. This policy subjects every visa...

Here are the United States’ top 10 shark attack beaches dating back to the 1600s
Ever wonder which beaches lead the United States in shark attacks dating back nearly four centuries? Well, the webside Tideschart.com has compiled a list of all U.S. shark attacks dating back to 1642 and, not surprisngly, Florida has the majority...

Trump's idea to accept more Chinese students appears to contradict earlier admin policy
In an apparent departure from early administration policy goals, President Donald Trump floated the idea of significantly expanding the number of Chinese students permitted to study in the United States, raising confusion from within his own...

House democrats slam Trump over tariffs on India’s Russian oil purchases
Daijiworld Media Network- Washington Washington, Aug 28: House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats have criticised U.S. President Donald Trump for imposing steep tariffs on India over its purchase of Russian oil, while sparing China and other...

Trump commemorates Abbey Gate attack, slams ‘corrupt media’ to their faces in Oval Office
by WorldTribune Staff, August 27, 2025 Real World News President Donald Trump on Monday signed a proclamation honoring the U.S. military members who were killed in the Abbey Gate terror attack during the Biden team’s botched withdrawal from...

Racism At The US Open? Ostapenko's 'No Class... No Education' Comment To Townsend Sparks Outrage
Last Updated:August 28, 2025, 10:06 IST Taylor Townsend defeated Jelena Ostapenko at the U.S. Open, sparking a heated courtside argument and accusations of disrespect, with Ostapenko denying any racist intent. Ostapenko confronted Townsend after...

HHS Announces Departure of Susan Monarez as CDC’s Director
On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Susan Monarez’s departure as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) director in a brief social media post on X that said: “Susan Monarez is no longer...

Southeast Arkansan named Catfish Institute’s Arkansas Farmer of the Year
The Catfish Institute named a southeast Arkansas resident among three 2025 U.S. Catfish Farmers of the Year. Bill Dunklin, who grew up in Pine Bluff, was named the Arkansas Farmer of the Year. Jimbo Hall is the Alabama Farmer of the Year. And Brad...

Whether you know Billy Bob Thonrton from his acting, or are part of the Boxmasters band’s cult following, his rock project with J.D. Andrew celebrates 20 years
If You Go If You Go The Boxmasters When: 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 Where: Spokane Tribe Casino, 14300 W. U.S. Highway 2, Airway Heights Tickets: $81-$189 through AXS.com As Billy Bob Thornton and J.D. Andrew’s 1960s-inspired rock project the...

Jimmy Lai’s Trial Highlights Press Freedom and National Security in Hong Kong
Media mogul Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, founder of Apple Daily (C), was detained by the national security unit in Hong Kong, China, on August 10, 2020. Tyrone Siu/Reuters The trial of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai on Thursday moved into the...

Tom Tiffany criticizes left-wing policies and judicial actions in recent social media posts
Representative Tom Tiffany, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, posted a series of tweets in late August 2025 addressing issues ranging from border security to judicial conduct.On August 25, 2025, Tiffany wrote, "The Left opposes secure...
Analysis-Asia's pledge to boost US farm imports may redraw trade flows
By Naveen Thukral SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Southeast Asian nations are set to reshape global grains and oilseed trade flows through U.S. trade deals that include raising agriculture purchases, with increased American shipments displacing Australian,...

Founder of social media startup IRL charged in $170 million fraud scheme
The founder and former CEO of the social media startup IRL has been indicted on federal charges of wire fraud, securities fraud, and obstruction in connection with a $170 million investment scheme, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Court...

US thanks CBI for busting Rs 350 crore cybercrime syndicate targeting American citizens
The United States has expressed its gratitude to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its “partnership and support” in breaking a massive cybercrime racket that stole more than Rs 350 crore from American citizens since 2023. In a post on...

Rep. Kim Schrier highlights health care concerns and commemorates Women's Equality Day
Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D., who represents Washington’s 8th district in the U.S. Congress, used her social media platform to highlight concerns about healthcare legislation and commemorate Women’s Equality Day in a series of posts this week.On August...

Osun govt seeks certified US court judgment on Apetumodu’s fraud conviction
Osun State Government says it will obtain an official copy of a United States court judgment that sentenced Oba Joseph Oloyede, the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, to prison for COVID-19 relief fund fraud before taking any decision on his traditional...

Trump Administration Proposes Limits on Student, Exchange, and Media Visas
The Trump administration has unveiled a proposed regulation that would shorten the duration of F, J, and I visas for international students, cultural exchange participants, and media professionals in the United States. The move is part of a...

bp joins Axonet Retail Media Network
Axonet will enable consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands to connect with bp customers through targeted media and national offers. | Axonet Energy and convenience-store company bp—with a U.S. retail footprint of more than 8,500 Amoco, Thorntons,...

Nexstar Media Group is buying owner of First Coast News stations
The television station operator previously owned WCWJ TV-17 in Jacksonville. By Mark Basch | 12:00 a.m. August 28, 2025 | 2 Free Articles Remaining! The first time Nexstar Media Group Inc. entered Jacksonville, it was a relatively modest...