Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing deportation

Visa cancellations sow panic for international students, with hundreds fearing...

Some schools have told students to leave the country to avoid the risk of being detained or deported.

Some schools have told students to leave the country to avoid the risk of being detained or deported.

World 17 Apr, 2025

Bangladesh, Pakistan officials resume bilateral talks after 15 years' gap

Bangladesh, Pakistan officials resume bilateral talks after 15 years' gap

Local media reported earlier that Yunus' government was preparing to formally raise its demand for $4.52 billion in financial compensation from Pakistan.

Local media reported earlier that Yunus' government was preparing to formally raise its demand for $4.52 billion in financial compensation from Pakistan.

World 17 Apr, 2025

China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%

China hits back at US and will raise tariffs on American goods from 84% to 125%

China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown.

China announced Friday that it will raise tariffs on U.S. goods from 84% to 125% — the latest salvo in an escalating trade war between the world's two largest economies that has rattled markets and raised fears of a global slowdown.

World 11 Apr, 2025

New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey puck

New observations show the asteroid that won't hit Earth resembles a spinning hockey...

The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck, scientists said Tuesday.

The asteroid that once had a small chance of striking Earth and now might slam into the moon resembles a spinning hockey puck, scientists said Tuesday.

World 09 Apr, 2025

A micromoon will grace the night skies this weekend

A micromoon will grace the night skies this weekend

There's a micromoon coming up.

There's a micromoon coming up.

World 09 Apr, 2025

Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine

Japan says it wants to join a NATO command for the support of Ukraine

Rutte said NATO is worried about China’s military exercises near Taiwan and “we follow them very closely.”

Rutte said NATO is worried about China’s military exercises near Taiwan and “we follow them very closely.”

World 08 Apr, 2025

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia

Ukraine's Zelenskyy says 2 Chinese were caught fighting alongside Russia

Zelenskyy said a clash with Chinese soldiers occurred near the villages of Tarasivka and Bilohorivka in Donetsk, where six Chinese military personnel engaged Ukrainian troops. Two Chinese were taken prisoner, Zelenskyy said.

Zelenskyy said a clash with Chinese soldiers occurred near the villages of Tarasivka and Bilohorivka in Donetsk, where six Chinese military personnel engaged Ukrainian troops. Two Chinese were taken prisoner, Zelenskyy said.

World 08 Apr, 2025

Rescue efforts from Myanmar's deadly earthquake wind down as death toll hits 3,600

Rescue efforts from Myanmar's deadly earthquake wind down as death toll hits 3,600

The 7.7 magnitude quake hit a wide swath of the country, causing significant damage to six regions and states.

The 7.7 magnitude quake hit a wide swath of the country, causing significant damage to six regions and states.

World 07 Apr, 2025

Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge

Trump threatens more tariffs on China as global markets plunge

Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week.

Trump's threat, which he delivered on social media, came after China said it would retaliate against U.S. tariffs he announced last week.

World 07 Apr, 2025

World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and rice in Indonesia

World's largest deforestation project fells forests for bioethanol fuel, sugar and...

Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive.

Indonesia plans to clear forests about the size of Belgium to produce sugarcane-derived bioethanol, rice and other food crops, potentially displacing Indigenous groups who rely on the land to survive.

World 07 Apr, 2025

Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal

Ukraine will send a team to the US next week for talks on a new draft mineral deal

The delegation from Kyiv will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance.

The delegation from Kyiv will include representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Foreign Affairs, Justice and Finance.

World 06 Apr, 2025

At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio

At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash from Texas to Ohio

Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes. Forecasters

Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding came Saturday for parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of severe storms that also spawned deadly tornadoes. Forecasters

World 06 Apr, 2025

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial law

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office over declaration of martial...

South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law.

South Korea’s Constitutional Court removed impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from office on Friday, ending his tumultuous presidency and setting up an election to find a new leader, four months after he threw South Korean politics into turmoil with an ill-fated declaration of martial law.

World 04 Apr, 2025

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,145 as more bodies found

A mobile hospital from India and a joint Russian-Belarusian hospital also were now operating in Mandalay.

A mobile hospital from India and a joint Russian-Belarusian hospital also were now operating in Mandalay.

World 03 Apr, 2025

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 3,085 as more bodies found

The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government said.

The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as more bodies were found by search and rescue teams, the military-led government said.

World 03 Apr, 2025

Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops 3,000

Myanmar's military declares a ceasefire to ease quake relief as the death toll tops...

The announcements had put pressure on the military government to follow suit.

The announcements had put pressure on the military government to follow suit.

World 02 Apr, 2025

Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,700 as hope fades for finding more survivors

Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 2,700 as hope fades for finding more...

The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has surpassed 2,700, with thousands more injured, Myanmar media reported Tuesday.

The death toll from the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar has surpassed 2,700, with thousands more injured, Myanmar media reported Tuesday.

World 01 Apr, 2025

Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000

Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000

The World Health Organization said it has reports of three hospitals destroyed and 22 partially damaged in the region.

The World Health Organization said it has reports of three hospitals destroyed and 22 partially damaged in the region.

World 31 Mar, 2025

Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban

Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban

The Taliban were put on Russia’s list of terrorist organizations in 2003. Any contact with such groups is punishable under Russian law.

The Taliban were put on Russia’s list of terrorist organizations in 2003. Any contact with such groups is punishable under Russian law.

World 31 Mar, 2025

Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating position

Ukrainians expect Russia to launch a fresh offensive to strengthen its negotiating...

Ukrainian military commanders said Russia recently stepped up attacks to improve its tactical positions ahead of the expected broader offensive.

Ukrainian military commanders said Russia recently stepped up attacks to improve its tactical positions ahead of the expected broader offensive.

World 30 Mar, 2025