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Students will need to plan careers earlier as visa extensions become more complex
Iraq is positioning itself as a long-term investment hub while diversifying oil export routes through Syria and Turkey
Hazardous wildfire smoke engulfed Washington, Detroit and Chicago, forcing an MLB game postponement in Cleveland
The five-month conflict has heightened fears over regional security, global energy supplies and a prolonged war
The US Geological Survey said the quake struck at a depth of 15 km and was followed by at least 10 aftershocks
Court orders fresh bidding for contracts in Australia, Singapore, UAE and Kuwait over flaws in evaluation process.
The re-escalation in fighting between the U.S. and Iran has once again largely stopped traffic through Hormuz, the world's most important shipping route for oil and gas, driving up global energy prices
Bipartisan legislation targets top buyers of Russian crude while exempting certain European gas imports.
Chinas reduced appetite for crude oil has puzzled energy markets and fuelled debate over the long-term outlook for global demand. Following are factors to consider:
The White House said the documents expose weaknesses in election databases and voting systems
Trump said military action had become necessary despite his preference to avoid it
The US visa curbs apply to those accused of supporting terrorism, violent networks and economic sabotage.
The collapse of the ceasefire has intensified fighting, with Iran reporting over 35 deaths and 300 injuries from recent US strikes
The move has raised ethical concerns because President Donald Trumps Truth Social posts often influence financial markets
The operation so deep within the gulf, far from the Strait of Hormuz, may signal the US is widening the scope from its first blockade
Some officials believe Trump is particularly disinclined toward registering any objection that could endanger his plans to host Xi for a lavish state visit in September
The threat from the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters referenced US President Donald Trump's repeated warning that he could launch attacks against power plants and bridges in Iran.
UN agencies said the suspected Rohingya boat tragedy underscores a worsening humanitarian crisis driven by conflict, persecution and shrinking aid
The IEA report argues that countries should work multilaterally to stockpile 11 high-risk materials, which would require an initial purchase of $9.2 billion and with a net annual cost of $900 million
Trump warned Iran that the US could target its power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to negotiations
Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait and warned it could halt regional energy exports
The bill has divided opinion, with supporters backing greater end-of-life choice and critics warning of risks to vulnerable people
A total of 753 people remain in isolation or in hospitals, while 366 have so far recovered, according to data from Congo's Ministry of Health.
The revised bill cuts proposed tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy to 100% from 500% and allows exemptions for countries reducing imports
The move came alongside fresh US strikes on Iran, while Bahrain and Kuwait activated missile defences against Iranian attacks
Trump said the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to global shipping, except for vessels linked to Iran
The agreement is expected to attract higher and more diversified investments into sectors such as renewable energy, manufacturing, chemicals and services
The UAEs defense ministry reported that Iranian cruise missiles targeted two ships, the Al Bahyah and Mombasa B, causing significant damage
Waller warned that the US central bank may need to implement tighter monetary policy if core inflation remains firmly elevated or continues its upward trajectory
The antitrust lawsuit, filed in California federal court, alleges the deal would harm competition for film distribution and the licensing of cable TV channels
Junes export increase exceeded economists expectations, rising 19.4% year-on-year in May

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