THE United States government has reversed a controversial order cancelling hundreds of student visas, following mounting legal challenges and fierce opposition from leading American universities, the Justice Department has announced. The Trump administration had earlier revoked several hundred student visas, citing alleged involvement in protests against Israeli military actions in Gaza. Harvard University and Columbia … Read more
THE United States Department of State has issued a security warning to its citizens in Syria, cautioning them about an increased risk of terrorist attacks during the Eid al-Fitr holiday. The advisory highlights potential threats to embassies, international organisations, and public institutions in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The warning specifically mentions possible attack methods, including … Read more
SOUTH Africa’s former ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has been expelled from the country following remarks accusing President Donald Trump’s administration of racism. In an interview with the BBC, Rasool described the racism as ‘self-evident’, sparking a sharp diplomatic fallout between Washington and Pretoria. African fashion Rasool, 62, was ordered to leave the US last week after US Secretary … Read more
HUNDREDS of international students studying in the United States have been told to leave the country after their F-1 student visas were revoked. The move, reportedly linked to campus activism, has led to widespread concern, with some students being targeted simply for sharing or liking ‘anti-national’ posts on social media. Indian students are among those … Read more
U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., on Wednesday, paid a visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmad Bamalli, to enhance cooperation and strengthen cultural integration. The envoy said the U.S. was committed to the relationships with Nigeria, to deepen it and strengthen it. According to Mills, the best way to deepen this relationship … Read more
AT least 32 people have perished in the United States as violent storms and tornadoes wreaked havoc across multiple states, toppling vehicles, levelling homes, and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The death toll climbed after authorities in Kansas reported eight fatalities in a highway pileup caused by a dust storm in Sherman … Read more
THE United States launched a series of airstrikes in Yemen on Saturday, killing at least 24 individuals as part of its offensive against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The military operation, ordered by US President Donald Trump, was aimed at protecting American interests and restoring freedom of navigation in the region. The United States Central Command … Read more
THE United States has expressed openness to exploring a critical minerals partnership with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to a statement given to Reuters by the US State Department. The potential deal follows a pitch from a Congolese senator offering access to the country’s vast mineral wealth in exchange for support in stabilising the region. … Read more
THE United States [US], on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. While most of the VWP list … Read more
THE United States has strongly criticised China for what it describes as the misuse of a United Nations resolution to isolate Taiwan. A bipartisan group of US senators introduced a resolution reaffirming American support for Taiwan and rejecting Beijing’s claims over the island. The move comes amid growing tensions over Taiwan’s international recognition and participation … Read more