In a sweeping policy change, U.S. consulates worldwide have been instructed to pause all visa interviews for international students, including J, M, and F visa applicants. This move, made under the Trump administration, is already triggering economic disruption, threatening healthcare staffing, and damaging America’s global reputation as a hub for education and innovation.
Despite rising trade tensions and new US tariffs, America remains Pakistan’s top export destination. In 2024, Pakistan exported $5.4 billion worth of goods to the US, generating a trade surplus of $3.33 billion. But with former President Donald Trump’s return to the global trade stage and his administration’s sweeping reciprocal tariffs on over 60 countries — including Pakistan — the economic equation is changing fast. As a new policy committee forms in Pakistan to chart a response, there’s a clear need to rethink how the country positions itself in an increasingly protectionist trade landscape.
The U.S. just dropped a sanctions bombshell targeting Iran’s secret ballistic missile network – with shocking Chinese connections. As Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ campaign escalates, we uncover:
• The carbon fiber pipeline fueling Iran’s ICBM dreams
• 20+ shadow companies smuggling oil to China
• Why these sanctions could blow up nuclear talks for good
Is this strategic deterrence or a dangerous provocation? The answer may reshape the Middle East.
“In a stunning reversal of decades-old policy, President Trump lifts all U.S. sanctions on Syria—paving the way for reconstruction under controversial new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda insurgent with a $10M bounty. As regional allies cheer and critics sound alarms, one question lingers: Is this a bold peace move or a dangerous gamble with a terrorist-turned-president?
“A $400 million luxury jet from Qatar’s royal family—now at the center of a firestorm over Trump’s ‘gift.’ Critics call it a brazen violation of ethics laws, a national security risk, and a potential foreign bribe. Supporters claim it’s just a cost-saving upgrade for Air Force One. But with legal battles brewing and bipartisan outrage growing, one question remains: Is this a strategic move or a scandal waiting to explode?”
In a symbolic and highly strategic move, former U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) signed a series of bilateral agreements on Tuesday, reaffirming the close partnership between Washington and Riyadh.
In a bold display of satire and digital spectacle, former President Donald Trump recently shared an AI-generated image of himself dressed as the Pope—just days after the death of Pope Francis. The image, posted on his Truth Social platform, ignited a firestorm of reactions ranging from laughter to outrage. As the lines between humor, politics, and religious sensitivity continue to blur in the age of artificial intelligence, this moment raises serious questions about digital ethics, public perception, and the future of political expression online.