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Lack of social-media profile could prompt visa denial, says Marco Rubio

Rubio's cable, sent to embassies worldwide, marked the latest salvo by the Trump administration against Harvard, the foreign students who go there and elite universities more broadly

Trump seeks $1 billion for private-sector-led human missions to Mars

The White House's 2026 budget proposal, calls for allocating more than $1 billion for Mars exploration, including a new Nasa initiative called the Commercial Mars Payload Services programme

Trump admin threatens to cut NY funding over Native American mascot ban

US Education Secretary Linda McMahon said her agency found New York state officials violated Title VI by banning Native American mascots and logos

Judge weighs sweeping remedy proposals in US antitrust case against Google

US District Judge Amit Mehta on Friday heard closing arguments from Justice Department lawyers who argued that a radical shake-up is needed to promote a free and fair market

UN seeks 20% cut in staff to help deal with critical funding crunch

The cuts affect about 14,000 posts covered by the regular budget, or about 2,800 posts, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters

Will stop being 'nice', says Trump as China violates trade agreement

The comments reflect the tensions between the world's two largest economies, as Trump is eager to show that his tariffs can deliver meaningful results

'Talked trade': Trump once again claims credit for India, Pak ceasefire

We stopped India and Pakistan from fighting. I believe that could have turned out into a nuclear disaster, Trump said

Biden says 'feeling good' in first remarks after cancer diagnosis

Biden spoke at an annual gathering marking Memorial Day at Veterans Memorial Park in his home state of Delaware, not far from his home in Wilmington

Will double tariffs on foreign steel from 25% to 50%, says Trump

Trump had gone to the plant near Pittsburgh to champion an expected deal between US Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel Corp.

Microsoft's Russia unit to file for bankruptcy amid operational exit

The note posted on Fedresurs on Friday said that Microsoft Rus LLC was intending to declare bankruptcy

Trump thanks Musk for 'incredible service', says 'he'll be back & forth'

Donald Trump extended his good wishes to Elon Musk on his final official day at the White House. However, he added that Musk isn't truly leaving and will be 'back-and-forth'

Trump administration 'MAHA' health report cited nonexistent studies

Since taking the role, he has fired thousands of workers at federal health agencies and cut billions of dollars from US biomedical research spending

Indian-American Faizan Zaki wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Zaki earned the prestigious title in round 21 when he correctly spelt claircissement, which is defined as the clearing up of something obscure: enlightenment

Global universities woo students affected by Trump's education clampdown

Global universities are offering support, fee waivers, and transfers to students impacted by Trump's crackdown on US institutions, aiming to attract talent and academic revenue worldwide

US consumer spending rises slightly in April amid tariff uncertainty

The report from the Commerce Department on Friday suggested the economy struggled to rebound early in the second quarter

"So much for being Mr Nice Guy!": Trump slams China on tariff agreement

US President claims China "totally violated" agreement as trade tensions resurface despite 90-day tariff truce

On the campaign trail, Elon Musk juggled drugs and family drama

As Musk entered President Trump's orbit, his private life grew increasingly tumultuous and his drug use was more intense than previously known

'100% Gazans at risk of famine', warns UN as aid delays deepen Gaza crisis

UN agency warns that entire population of Gaza faces risk of famine due to severe aid shortages and bureaucratic barriers, as Israel permits only limited supplies into the besieged territory

Pak passes law to curb child marriages, sets minimum marriage age to 18

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Senator Sherry Rehman shared on X a presidential notification related to the approval of the legislation

Pakistan plans bitcoin reserve but govt says crypto still banned at home

Within a day of unveiling a state-backed bitcoin reserve plan in the US, Pakistani officials said cryptocurrency remains illegal under current regulations and no legal change has been made