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US Tightens Visa Rules for Students, Journalists

The new regulations replace open-ended admissions with fixed periods of stay and tighten extension, transfer and programme rules….reports Asian Lite News Desk The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a

July 17, 2026

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Elon Musk leads African-born billionaires as fortunes top $952bn

Nine African-born billionaires have secured places on Forbes’ latest ranking of America’s richest immigrant billionaires, with their combined wealth reaching $952.9 billion….reports Africa Daily News Desk Nine African-born billionaires have amassed a

July 17, 2026

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INS Sudarshini completes landmark US voyage during America’s 250th celebrations

Indian Naval sail training ship INS Sudarshini has concluded a landmark voyage across four major US East Coast ports as part of America’s 250th Independence celebrations….reports Asian Lite News Desk Indian Naval

July 17, 2026

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US Launches Sixth Straight Night of Strikes on Iran

The US carried out a sixth consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets, with President Donald Trump claiming Washington was “winning big”…reports Asian Lite News Desk The United States Central Command

July 17, 2026

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Trump declassifies files alleging Chinese election meddling

US President Donald Trump has accused China of conducting a large-scale campaign to interfere in American elections, alleging it obtained millions of voter records and sought to undermine his presidency….reports Asian Lite

July 17, 2026

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US Pumps $1.5Bn into Asia To Counter China

The Trump administration has approved $1.5 billion in energy infrastructure funding for South and Southeast Asia as part of efforts to reduce dependence on China….reports Asian Lite News Desk The Trump administration

July 16, 2026

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Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan joins US Federal Reserve panel

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has been appointed to a Federal Reserve working group reviewing the US central bank’s balance sheet….reports Asian Lite News Desk Former Reserve Bank of

July 16, 2026

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Lula brands Trump’s Hormuz toll plan ‘piracy’

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticised US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 20 per cent toll on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an

July 14, 2026

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Trump wants Gulf allies to foot US security bill

US President Donald Trump has said wealthy Gulf nations should reimburse Washington for the cost of protecting the region, arguing the United States no longer relies on Middle Eastern oil. …reports Asian Lite

July 14, 2026

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Trump administration steps up drive to isolate ICC

The initiative, led by the State Department, marks one of the Trump administration’s strongest public moves against the ICC…reports Asian Lite News Desk The United States has launched what it describes as

July 14, 2026

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