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US reopens student visa applications with stricter screening rules

The United State on Wednesday announced the resumption of student visa applications for foreign nationals, adding a new requirement for applicants to grant access to their social media accounts. Official said consular officers will review online activity for any content perceived as hostile toward the United States, including its government, culture, institutions, or founding values. […]

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US to prioritise private sector-led investments in Nigeria, others – Ambassador 

The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., stated that the US will prioritize private sector-led investment rather than aid in its engagement with Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. He made this remark on Thursday during a Fireside Chat at Lagos Business School, themed ‘Toward a Robust US-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership.’ Nigeria is the […]

Trump signs executive order establishing US Bitcoin reserve
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US to intensify visa revocations for Chinese students

The United States will intensify efforts to revoke visas of Chinese students, particularly those with ties to the Chinese Communist Party or enrolled in critical academic fields, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday. The policy shift marks a significant escalation in the Trump administration’s ongoing campaign targeting U.S. universities and international students. Rubio stated […]

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US halts student visa interviews worldwide

The United States has paused scheduling new student visa interviews at embassies worldwide, according to TOI, though existing appointments will proceed as scheduled. The Trump administration plans to tighten social media screening for foreign students, raising concerns among international applicants about their U.S. prospects. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued the directive via a […]

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Cruise passengers caught smuggling 750 cigarette cartons in US

United States Customs and Border Protection officers in Long Beach, California, seized nearly 750 cartons of illegally imported cigarettes from two cruise ship passengers who had arrived from Ensenada, Mexico. The discovery was made on April 17 during an inspection of 10 pieces of luggage belonging to the couple., according to USATODAY. The contraband included […]

World stocks mixed as tech stocks crash
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American stock futures surge after US-China trade talks

Investors reacted positively to initial United States, China trade discussions held over the weekend, driving a sharp rally in U.S. stock futures on Sunday. While both nations reported progress, no specific details on tariff resolutions were disclosed, leaving markets hopeful but cautious. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 401 points, or 0.97%, signaling […]

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US, China agree to suspend most tariffs, easing trade tensions

The United States of America and China on Monday agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods, signaling a de-escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. “We had very productive talks and I believe that the venue, here in Lake Geneva, added great equanimity to what was a very positive process,” […]

Alibaba cuts quantum computing team
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US lawmakers urge SEC to delist Alibaba

Alex Omenye Two Republican lawmakers have urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to delist a group of Chinese companies, including tech giant Alibaba, citing alleged ties to China’s military and concerns over U.S. national security, the Financial Times reported Friday. John Moolenaar, chair of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, and […]

Trump mulls visa ban on Nigeria, 35 other countries
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US seals minerals deal with Ukraine amid war with Russia

The United States and Ukraine have signed a long-anticipated minerals agreement, granting Washington preferential access to Ukraine’s natural resources in exchange for the establishment of a reconstruction investment fund. The deal, finalized after months of complex negotiations, comes more than three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent […]

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US economy to lose billions amid tourism, products boycott

The US economy faces potential billions in losses in 2025 due to a decline in foreign tourism and boycotts of American products, adding to existing economic challenges and heightening the risk of a recession. Daata released on Monday by the International Trade Administration, revealed non-citizen arrivals by plane dropped nearly 10% in March compared to […]

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US tightens control on global AI chip flows

The United States government announced on Monday that it would impose further restrictions on artificial intelligence chip and technology exports, aiming to keep advanced computing power within the U.S. and its allies while limiting China’s access. The new regulations will cap AI chip exports to most countries, allow unlimited access to U.S. AI technology for […]

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Nigeria, USA annual trade reaches $10bn

The Consul-General of the United States Consulate in Lagos, Will Stevens, stated that Nigeria and the US maintain a $10 billion annual trade relationship. Stevens made this statement during the opening ceremony of the African Growth and Opportunity Act workshop with Proper Africa in Lagos, according to The Punch. The workshop aims to equip export-ready […]

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