The Trump administration has told U.S. embassies to stop scheduling new visa interviews for international students and exchange visitors. This pause is part of a plan to increase social media checks on applicants.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the government is reviewing how it screens these visa applicants and will soon update its guidelines. While interviews already scheduled can still happen, new ones must be canceled for now.
Officials say the goal is to make sure all visitors are thoroughly vetted, especially by checking their online activity. U.S. embassies are being told to focus on American citizen services, immigrant visas, and preventing fraud instead.
This move comes as Trump pushes stricter immigration rules, including deporting students or green card holders who support Palestinians or criticize Israel’s actions in Gaza. Critics say this violates free speech rights.
One student from Türkiye was even jailed for weeks after co-writing an article criticizing her university’s stance on Gaza. She was freed after a judge granted her bail.
Recently, Trump also moved to stop Harvard from accepting international students, accusing the university of resisting government demands. International students make up about 27% of Harvard’s student body.
The U.S. Mint will end production of the penny by early next year, citing high manufacturing costs and a directive from President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump signed four executive orders directing the Department of Energy to ease regulations and accelerate the construction of nuclear reactors.
The Trump administration has granted Syria a temporary waiver from key U.S. sanctions and loosened business restrictions, marking the first formal step in a broader plan to dismantle decades-old penalties.
The Trump administration has barred Harvard from admitting international students, fueling diplomatic tensions and sparking outrage in China.
The Trump administration is moving toward lifting sanctions on Syria, but officials caution that coordinating between government agencies means the process will take longer than initially expected.
Germany has dismissed Russian accusations of warmongering, defending its support for Ukraine’s missile development as a stand for international law.
The Czech government has summoned China’s ambassador over a cyberattack it says targeted the foreign ministry’s communications during its 2022 EU presidency.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will host French President Emmanuel Macron for talks in Rome on June 3, Meloni's office said on Wednesday.
Under the stars in Rome, Dior unveiled its cruise and haute couture 2026 collections with a dreamy runway show inspired by Italian cinema and theatre.
The International Labour Organization (ILO), headquartered in Geneva, has announced the loss of around 225 jobs due to significant funding cuts, mainly caused by the reduction of voluntary contributions from the United States under President Donald Trump.
AnewZ takes to the streets of Yerevan and Baku to ask a simple yet deeply complex question: How do you see peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan? In the first part of our special report, we hear the hopes, doubts, and scars still shaping people’s perspectives on both sides.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Kyiv faced a large-scale Russian drone and missile assault overnight, with explosions and gunfire echoing throughout the city, forcing residents to shelter in subway stations.
Germany has dismissed Russian accusations of warmongering, defending its support for Ukraine’s missile development as a stand for international law.
The Czech government has summoned China’s ambassador over a cyberattack it says targeted the foreign ministry’s communications during its 2022 EU presidency.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will host French President Emmanuel Macron for talks in Rome on June 3, Meloni's office said on Wednesday.
The International Labour Organization (ILO), headquartered in Geneva, has announced the loss of around 225 jobs due to significant funding cuts, mainly caused by the reduction of voluntary contributions from the United States under President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is reluctant to impose new sanctions on Russia, warning that such measures could jeopardize efforts to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Germany has dismissed Russian accusations of warmongering, defending its support for Ukraine’s missile development as a stand for international law.
The Czech government has summoned China’s ambassador over a cyberattack it says targeted the foreign ministry’s communications during its 2022 EU presidency.
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will host French President Emmanuel Macron for talks in Rome on June 3, Meloni's office said on Wednesday.
Under the stars in Rome, Dior unveiled its cruise and haute couture 2026 collections with a dreamy runway show inspired by Italian cinema and theatre.
The International Labour Organization (ILO), headquartered in Geneva, has announced the loss of around 225 jobs due to significant funding cuts, mainly caused by the reduction of voluntary contributions from the United States under President Donald Trump.
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