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Trump Administration Reverses Course on International Student Visa Terminations

According to a Justice Department attorney at a Friday hearing in the Northern District of California, the Trump administration is restoring the legal status of international students whose records were terminated in recent weeks. Elizabeth D. Kurlan stated that international students' records will be reactivated while Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) develops a "framework for status record termination." This reversal follows the administration's recent revocation of hundreds of international student visas, their records, and legal statuses, particularly affecting those involved in political activism or with previous issues like DUIs. "ICE still maintains the authority to terminate a SEVIS record for other reasons, such as if a student fails to maintain his or her nonimmigrant status after the record is reactivated, or engages in other unlawful activity that would render him or her removable from the United States," Kurlan explained during […]

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Trump Calls on Putin to “STOP” After Deadly Attack on Kyiv

Russia launched a massive overnight strike against Kyiv, killing at least 12 people in what officials described as the largest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year. The assault prompted an unusual public rebuke from Donald Trump, who directly addressed the Russian president with "Vladimir, STOP!" The attack, which Trump called "not necessary" and "very bad timing" as he pursues peace negotiations, injured 90 people, damaged buildings, and ignited fires across the city. Rescue workers were still recovering bodies from the rubble more than 12 hours later. This strike comes at a critical juncture in Russia's war in Ukraine, which began with Moscow's full-scale invasion in 2022. Both Kyiv and Moscow are attempting to demonstrate to Trump that they are making progress toward his goal of a swift peace agreement. "I am not happy with the Russian strikes on Kyiv. […]

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Costa Rica Grants Special Migratory Status to Deported Migrants from the U.S.

Costa Rica has granted a special migratory status to 85 migrants who were deported from the United States in February under the Trump administration, according to Omar Badilla, the country's immigration director, who announced it on Wednesday. Earlier this year, President Rodrigo Chรกvez's government agreed with the Trump administration to receive up to 200 migrants from Africa, Asia, and Europe, with the initial intention to repatriate them within weeks. However, Costa Rican authorities confirmed that not all migrants accepted repatriation. In response, the government issued a resolution on Monday establishing a special migratory category valid for 90 days, with an option to extend. "These people have freedom of movement anywhere within the country... the point of this resolution is not to force anybody to return to their country of origin," Badilla stated in a video shared with the press. Since […]

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Trump Criticizes Zelenskyy as Ukraine Peace Talks Falter

President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for allegedly impeding peace negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. In a Truth Social post, Trump described Zelenskyy's refusal to recognize Russia's annexation of Crimea as "very harmful" to achieving peace, claiming a deal was "very close." "It's inflammatory statements like Zelenskyy's that make it so difficult to settle this War," Trump wrote. Zelenskyy has consistently rejected ceding Crimea, which Russia illegally annexed in 2014. "There's nothing to discuss here," he stated at a recent media conference. "This is against our constitution." High-level negotiations aimed at pausing hostilities recently collapsed after Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff withdrew from planned London talks, diminishing Kyiv's hopes for a short-term agreement. Despite this setback, President Trump's Ukraine envoy, Keith Kellogg, was still scheduled to meet with Ukrainian presidential chief […]

Trump Team Threatens To Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks Unless Deal Reached
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Trump Team Threatens To Abandon Ukraine Peace Talks Unless Deal Reached

US Vice President JD Vance warned that America would "walk away" from Ukraine peace negotiations without an agreement, echoing recent US official statements. This announcement came as London talks between the UK, France, Germany, Ukraine and US were downgraded after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff withdrew. The US is prioritizing Moscow talks where Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for the fourth time as diplomatic efforts intensify. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky maintained his position demanding "an immediate, full, and unconditional ceasefire," stating that "stopping the killing is task number one." Vance told reporters in India that the US had presented a "very explicit proposal" to both parties, adding: "It's time for them to either say yes or for the US to walk away from this process. We've engaged in extraordinary diplomacy, of on-the-ground […]

Putin Discusses Iran Nuclear Program With Oman Leader As US Talks Heat Up
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Putin Discusses Iran Nuclear Program With Oman Leader As US Talks Heat Up

Russian President Vladimir Putin has discussed Iran's nuclear program with visiting Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, the Kremlin announced Tuesday, amid ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding Iran-US nuclear negotiations. Oman has been mediating between Iran and the United States as President Donald Trump seeks an agreement to restrict Iran's nuclear program, which Washington suspects is aimed at developing nuclear weapons โ€“ a claim Iran denies. "This topic was touched on... in the context of mediation efforts by Oman," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters during a Tuesday briefing. Kremlin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov added that both sides "discussed the progress of negotiations between Iranian and American representatives," according to Interfax. "We will see what the result will be. We maintain close contact with our Iranian colleagues. Where we can, we help," Ushakov was quoted as saying. Trump has […]

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Vietnam Takes Action Against Export Fraud Amid US Tariff Concerns

According to a document reviewed by Reuters, Vietnam's trade ministry has issued a directive to combat illegal transshipment of goods to the United States and other trading partners. The directive is intended to avoid steep U.S. tariffs. The directive, dated and effective April 15, warned that trade fraud is likely to increase amid growing tensions caused by U.S. tariffs. This would make it "more complicated to avoid sanctions that countries will apply to imported goods" if fraud is not prevented. While the directive did not specifically name any countries where transshipment fraud might originate, Vietnam's imports from China account for nearly 40% of its total, and Washington has openly accused Beijing of using Vietnam as a transshipment hub to evade U.S. duties. Vietnam faces potential 46% "reciprocal" tariffs from the Trump administration, currently paused until July. If implemented, these tariffs […]

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R&A Considering Turnberry’s Return as Open Championship Venue

The R&A would "love" to bring the Open Championship back to Trump Turnberry, but logistics rather than ownership are the primary concern, according to new chief executive Mark Darbon. A feasibility study has been commissioned to assess whether the Ayrshire venue and surrounding area can accommodate the massive crowds a modern Open attracts. BBC Sport reports the UK government has recently inquired about the R&A's position. Turnberry's iconic Ailsa Course last hosted the Open in 2009, five years before Donald Trump purchased the resort. Darbon acknowledged the R&A is "blessed to have such a wonderful pool of venues that can stage the Open Championship." "At Turnberry, we face some logistical and commercial challenges around the road, rail, and accommodation infrastructure," he explained. "We're doing some feasibility work around what it would look like to return to that venue and the […]

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15 Years After Deepwater Horizon, Victims Still Fighting as Gulf Recovery Stalls

Fifteen years after the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion killed 11 workers and spilled 134 million gallons of crude into the Gulf of Mexico, the aftermath of America's worst offshore oil disaster continues to unfold with mixed results. BP has paid billions in damages, funding extensive coastal restoration projects across five Gulf states. However, cleanup workers and residents claiming health impacts from the spill have faced significant legal hurdles, with most lawsuits dismissed and minimal compensation awarded. In Lafitte, Louisiana, Tammy Gremillion mourns her daughter Jennifer, who died of leukemia in 2020 after working in BP's cleanup operation. "They didn't know the dangers. They didn't do what they should have to protect these young people," Gremillion said, convinced her daughter's cancer resulted from toxin exposure during cleanup efforts. Despite filing a lawsuit in 2022, Gremillion faces an uphill battle. An […]

Dublin Hotel Tax Plan Hits Government Roadblock Despite โ‚ฌ12M Potential
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Dublin Hotel Tax Plan Hits Government Roadblock Despite โ‚ฌ12M Potential

Four Dublin local authorities have been collaborating on a proposal to implement a tourist tax on hotel rooms in the capital, but the Government appears unlikely to support the initiative. The proposed tax would generate an estimated โ‚ฌ12 million annually by adding a charge to tourists' hotel bills. Local councillors have suggested these funds could be directed toward improving amenities throughout Dublin. However, Minister for Tourism Peter Burke is reportedly not planning to introduce such a tax in the near future, focusing instead on the short-term letting bill as his priority. A Government source indicated that while Ireland provides good value for tourists, it is not considered a low-cost destination, making additional costs potentially problematic for the tourism sector. Minister for Culture Patrick O'Donovan has also expressed opposition to the idea, stating he would not welcome a tourist tax and […]

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