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US to vet visa and green card applicants for “anti-American” views, expands social media screening

USCIS now flags support for anti-American, antisemitic, or extremist ideologies scrutinizing applicants' social media for immigration adjudication, prompting concerns from free speech advocates.

Trump, Zelenskyy meet in Washington as Putin signals openness to security guarantees

Donald Trump met Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, where security guarantees for Ukraine were discussed, while Zelenskyy clarified that territorial issues with Russia would be addressed separately under Ukraine’s constitutional process.

Over 30 UK private schools bought by Chinese investors in past decade sparking scrutiny

The trend driven by demand for British education and financial distress of schools has prompted official unease about ideological influence and regulatory gaps.

Trump rules out Ukraine reclaiming Crimea or joining NATO ahead of Zelenskyy talks

President Trump declared that restoring Crimea or NATO entry for Ukraine is off the table, even as Ukrainian and European leaders head to Washington for high-stakes discussions.

US monitors India–Pakistan situation daily, says Secretary of State Rubio

Rubio underscored that while ceasefires are fragile, the US remains closely engaged across volatile regions, including South Asia.

US halts visitor visas for Gaza residents amid review of recent medical-humanitarian entries

All visitor visas, including medical-humanitarian ones, are paused after scrutiny from far-right activists about refugee arrivals, prompting alarm from aid groups.

Trump aims to host trilateral summit with Putin and Zelensky as early as Aug 22

Following his Alaska meeting with Putin, President Trump has proposed a three-way peace discussion with Ukrainian President Zelensky.