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Senators Demand Answers From State Department as Visa Delays Threaten Fall Arrival for International Students

30 senators led by Padilla gave the State Dept. 30 days to explain student visa delays before fall classes — a squeeze hitting Latino students hardest.

Latin Times

"Increased caution": Why is the US warning against travel to Germany?

Unlike for Switzerland, Austria, Norway and Poland, the US is maintaining its travel warning for Germany; France and Italy remain at level 2.

Euronews

US State Department Withholds 18 Documents Concerning Prince Harry in Freedom of Information Case

The US State Department has withheld 18 documents related to Prince Harry's visa, citing privacy and immigration law exemptions, amid ongoing legal battles over his visa records.

International Business Times UK

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Trump Promised To End Foreign Aid. Now He's Giving Christian Groups Nearly $2 Billion.

The administration says faith-based organizations deliver aid more efficiently, but offers no data to support that claim—and its preference for religious providers raises constitutional questions.

Reason

'This is just the beginning': Trump official on 175,000 visa revocations; 'All we ask is a couple of things...'

President Donald Trump's border czar Tom Homan reacted to the State Department's announcement of revoking 175,000 visas in the second Trump administration so far and said this is just the beginning. The US administration is reviewing all visas and they consider US visa to be a privilege; and not a…

The Times of India

Russia frees ailing ex-US Marine Robert Gilman from detention

Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman was freed from Russian custody after President Putin approved his pardon. Gilman, who was jailed since 2022, is now en route to the United States for medical care. He was moved to a civilian hospital in a catatonic-like state before his release. U.S. officials confirmed…

The Economic Times

Will NYPD cops go to Syria, Lebanon with Zohran Mamdani's wife? Row over Rama Duwaji's travel plan to meet family

NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji has a trip to Syria and Lebanon on her schedule in September and that has triggered a major row as it is not clear whether she will be accompanied by NYPD security. New York Post reported that Duwaji requested NYPD security after she…

The Times of India

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Some migrants hoping to come to the US will have to post a refundable $250,000 bond

‘Immigrating to the United States is a privilege, not a right,’ Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott says

The Independent UK

Trump administration revives conspiracy theories about Cuba’s alleged manipulation of activism in the US

For nearly 70 years, Cuba has “waged a sustained campaign of subversion against the United States,” according to a newly released State Department report.

The Conversation

US to vet social media of foreign journalists applying for visas, report says

The US State Department will now screen foreign journalists' social media accounts. This initiative expands a Trump administration policy to include media representatives. Applicants from Canada and Mexico also face this new social media screening. The department states this vetting ensures visa eligibility and national security. This policy builds on…

The Economic Times

Washington Pulls Brazil's Ambassador Visa as Trade War, Election Politics Collide

The US revoked Brazil's ambassador's visa over a stalled nominee, layering onto tariffs and Bolsonaro's case weeks before Brazil votes

Latin Times

Miliband says UK and US are ‘closest allies’ but ducks questions on Trump criticism

The Foreign Secretary thanked Marco Rubio for a ‘warm, productive meeting’ at the US State Department

The Independent UK

75-country Green Card ban illegal, rules Indian-American judge Amit Mehta; DHS says Trump upholding highest standards

The ongoing Green Card freeze on 75 countries received a blow from a district court as Indian-American judge Amit Mehta, who was appointed by former president Barack Obama, called it illegal.

The Times of India

From Havana to American Streets: Rubio Unpacks Foreign-Funded U.S. Protests, Lays Out Venezuela Recovery Plan

Rubio details a phased Venezuela recovery plan and brands Cuba an "espionage superpower" — but key facts complicate both claims.

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ICC War Crimes Dispute: White House Official Reportedly Calls International Criminal Court 'Insane'

The Trump administration's aggressive stance against the International Criminal Court raises questions about fears of prosecution and its impact on global human rights enforcement.

The Times of India

How Iraqi engineer Azzam Alwash left California to restore Iraq's ancient marshes after decades of destruction

In 2003, Azzam Alwash, an Iraqi-born civil engineer who had spent decades building a comfortable life in California, left his wife and two daughters in Los Angeles and returned to a country still in the middle of war, determined to undo one of the most deliberate environmental disasters of the…

The Independent UK

US to require up to $20,000 visa bonds from mostly African countries

The formal announcement is expected on Monday, coinciding with the program's permanent implementation

The Times of India

US state department uses AI-generated map that mislabels African countries at Brazil conference

A map of Africa shown during a US State Department presentation at an international health conference in Brazil incorrectly placed and labelled every country on the continent, drawing attention from attendees and prompting widespread online discussion.

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Trump Staff Cuts Blamed After Watermarked OpenAI Map Mislabels Africa at AIDS Conference

A US State Department map made with OpenAI tools mislabelled every African country at the AIDS 2026 summit, and a former official blamed Trump's deep staffing cuts.

Bangkok Post

US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference

DAKAR — A US government map of Africa mislabelled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference taking place in Brazil this week, causing a stir among attendees who took screenshots and posted them online.

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Commemorative Passport Has One Little-Known Loophole if You Don't Want His Portrait

The State Department expands the rollout of a new commemorative passport featuring President Trump's portrait, sparking public debate and high demand despite the complex application process.

International Business Times UK

US State Department Outlines AI Expansion Strategy in New Enterprise Playbook

The US State Department's Generative AI Playbook outlines the development and expansion of StateChat, an AI chatbot, across diplomatic posts, offering a model for federal AI integration.

The Economic Times

US-mediated Israel-Lebanon talks set for August 4-6 in Rome

The US State Department confirmed Monday that the next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome on August 4 through 6, as Israel prepares to withdraw from two "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani first announced the next round of US-on…

The Independent UK

US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say

The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence worldwide

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: At least 10 killed as Putin launches ballistic missile attack on Kyiv’s drone exhibition

At least five people were killed in the city of Sloviansk, in addition to those in Kyiv

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