US pauses new student visas: What it means and who it will affect The Trump administration has paused new visa interviews for international students set to attend US universities. Al Jazeera · May 28, 2025
Trump halts US student visa applications in White House's escalating war on top universities The move is the latest in the Trump administration's crackdown on universities Evening Standard · May 28, 2025
State Department accuses Cindy McCain of complaining about Gaza famine after World Food Programme chief’s interview Tammy Bruce appeared confused about Gaza aid crossings as she blamed Cindy McCain for shortages The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
US stops scheduling visa interviews for foreign students while it expands social media vetting U.S. officials say the State Department has halted the scheduling of new visa interviews for foreign students hoping to study in the U.S. while it prepares to expand the screening of their activity on social media The Independent UK · May 27, 2025
US says it will impose sanctions on Sudan after alleged use of chemical weapons The Trump administration accuses the military-led Sudanese government of using the prohibited weapons during its civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Euronews · May 23, 2025
US to sanction Sudan after finding chemical weapons used in civil war Sudan’s army-aligned government denies allegations that it has used chemical weapons in war against paramilitary rivals. Al Jazeera · May 23, 2025
State Dept Says Chevron Must Leave Venezuela, Even As American Freed The US State Department said Thursday that Chevron must wrap up operations in Venezuela next week as scheduled, contradicting an envoy who told a podcast differently after Caracas freed an American. International Business Times · May 22, 2025
US foundation eyes takeover of Gaza aid US-backed Gaza foundation proposal aimed to keep aid from Hamas, but critics slam bypass of UN, danger to Palestinians. Al Jazeera · May 9, 2025
‘Missiles in skies’: Panic in Indian frontier cities as war clouds gather Millions in cities near the border in India and Indian-administered Kashmir are on edge amid blackouts, explosions. Al Jazeera · May 9, 2025
Zelensky Says Won't Play Putin's 'Games' With Short Truce Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed a three-day truce ordered by Russian leader Vladimir Putin as theatrics but said Kyiv was ready for a full ceasefire. International Business Times · May 3, 2025
US pulls out of formal peace talks between Ukraine and Russia The US government said it will no longer ‘fly around the world at the drop of a hat’ for meetings Evening Standard · May 2, 2025
Rubio calls India and Pakistan in effort to defuse crisis over Kashmir attack U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called senior officials in India and Pakistan in an effort to defuse the crisis that followed last week’s deadly attack in Kashmir, the State Department said The Independent UK · May 1, 2025
US Threatens To Quit Russia-Ukraine Effort Unless 'Concrete Proposals' Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Tuesday that the United States would end mediation unless Russia and Ukraine come up with "concrete proposals," as US patience wanes on an early priority for President Donald Trump. International Business Times · Apr 29, 2025
Washington's Broken Promises Leave Afghan Allies in Limbo But volunteers are stepping up even as Congress fails to act. Reason · Apr 24, 2025
Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2025 Putin tantalises Ukraine with a truce, but rejects ceasefire on the ground Easter truce halted long-range attacks while US says it has presented both sides with the outlines of a ‘lasting peace’.
Latin Times · Apr 23, 2025 Trump Official Dismisses Concerns of Rubio Not Attending Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks: 'He Has a Tweet Out' A State Dept. Spokesperson brushed off inquiries about Marco Rubio's cancellation of plans to attend London peace talks regarding Russia's war in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025 Rubio outlines plan to cut State Department ‘bloat’ as leaked memo details potential embassy cuts Agency ‘unable to perform its essential diplomatic mission,’ spokeswoman says
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2025 US strikes on a Yemeni oil port kill 74 people, Houthis say, in deadliest attack of Trump campaign Yemen’s Houthi rebels say the toll from U.S. airstrikes targeting oil port jumped to 74 people killed and 171 others wounded
Euronews · Apr 18, 2025 US strikes on Yemeni port kill 74 in deadliest attack under Trump, Houthi rebels say The strike on Ras Isa, located in Yemen's western Hodeida province, represents a major escalation in a campaign that began on 15 March.
International Business Times · Apr 18, 2025 US Strikes On Yemen Fuel Port Kill 38, Huthis Say US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 38 people, Huthi rebels said Friday, in one of the deadliest attacks of Washington's renewed campaign against the Iran-backed group.
The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025 US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery accused of buying Iranian oil The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery that's accused of purchasing more than $1 billion worth of Iranian oil
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Trump administration proposes closing entire embassies and consulates as it seeks to shrink US footprint: report A preliminary FY2026 budget proposal reportedly suggests closing 10 embassies and 17 consulates
Euronews · Apr 11, 2025 US envoy Witkoff holds third meeting with Putin in Russia to discuss Ukraine ceasefire Ukraine has endorsed a US ceasefire proposal, but Russia has effectively blocked it by imposing far-reaching conditions. European governments have accused Putin of dragging his feet.
The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025 More than 150 Chinese mercenaries recruited by Putin fighting against Ukraine, says Zelensky President accuses Kremlin of recruiting people on social media with Beijing’s knowledge
International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025 Trump Administration Reinstates Some Foreign Aid Programs After WFP Warns Of Deadly Consequences: Report Sources with knowledge of the matter said Jeremy Lewin, the acting deputy administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), instructed the staff Tuesday to reverse the termination of multiple foreign aid programs.