Foreign students applying to US colleges fell 10% in 2026
Nearly 16,000 fewer foreign students vied for spots at US colleges in 2026 than in 2025. Read More
Nancy Kissinger, wife of former US Secretary of State, dies at 92
She travelled widely with her husband on diplomatic missions after their 1974 marriage. Read More
China, Switzerland agree to new trade deal scrapping most levies
Exports such as watches, pharmaceuticals and precision instruments can go to China fully duty-free. Read More
Democratic California state legislator Wahab wins US House seat, media projects
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 – Democrat Aisha Wahab, a member of the California state Senate, was projected on Thursday to win a special election to fill a vacant seat in the…
Two Binance employees detained in the UAE amid police inquiries
The move is causing concern within the company and highlighting legal pressures from the country’s regulators. Read More
‘I heard you missed me’: Melania Trump jokes about month out of spotlight
Melania was last seen in public at the FIFA World Cup final on July 19. Read More
Tunisia opposition protests against president amid economic discontent
TUNIS, Aug 20 – Activists and opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied took to the streets of Tunis on Thursday, calling for his departure and the restoration of democracy in…
Tunisia opposition protests against president amid economic discontent
TUNIS, Aug 20 – Activists and opponents of Tunisian President Kais Saied took to the streets of Tunis on Thursday, calling for his departure and the restoration of democracy in…
Russian strikes kill 17 in Ukraine, Zelensky says lack of Patriots costing lives
Russia launched dozens of cruise missiles, as well as ballistic and hypersonic ones, and 168 drones at Ukraine. Read More
U.S. targets Hezbollah with fresh sanctions, emphasizes ties to Iranian government
WASHINGTON, Aug 20 – The United States will on Thursday issue fresh sanctions targeting Lebanon’s Hezbollah, including re-designating it under a terrorism authority, according to a statement seen by Reuters,…