In a dramatic escalation of U.S.-China tensions, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the Trump administration will “aggressively revoke” visas for Chinese students linked to the Communist Party or studying critical fields. The move, condemned by Beijing as discriminatory, jeopardises the academic futures of hundreds of thousands and threatens American universities that rely on international tuition. It follows broader efforts by Trump to restrict foreign student access, including a revoked Harvard enrollment ban. Chinese students express fear and uncertainty, with many calling the policy politically motivated. The decision may further fracture fragile diplomatic ties amid already strained U.S.-China relations.
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COURT HALTS TRUMP’S TARIFF PLANS
A federal court has ruled that former President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing broad tariffs using emergency economic powers. The decision halts key tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada, declared under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Judges concluded IEEPA doesn’t permit tariff implementation, calling Trump’s actions unconstitutional. The administration has appealed, potentially setting the stage for a Supreme Court battle. Small businesses, plaintiffs in the case, welcomed the ruling for offering financial relief and legal clarity. However, the outcome remains uncertain, especially as Trump defends the tariffs as vital to national security interests.
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INDIA PREEMPTIVELY STRIKES PAKISTAN BASES
In a major revelation, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif admitted that India launched a preemptive missile strike on May 10, targeting multiple Pakistani airbases, including Rawalpindi, using BrahMos missiles. The attack occurred hours before Pakistan’s planned retaliation for earlier Indian actions. Sharif disclosed this during a speech in Azerbaijan, revealing that Pakistan’s military was ready to act post-Fajr prayers, but India struck first. The Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi and ten other strategic sites suffered significant damage. This admission follows rising tensions post-Operation Sindoor and showcases India’s strategic edge amid ongoing military and diplomatic escalations in the region.
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ISRAEL EXPANDS WEST BANK SETTLEMENTS
In a landmark move, Israel has approved its largest expansion of West Bank settlements in over 30 years, establishing 22 new Jewish communities. The decision, announced by Defense Minister Israel Katz and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, includes legalizing 12 illegal outposts and creating 9 entirely new settlements. Peace Now, an Israeli NGO, called the move a blatant act of de facto annexation. The expansion undermines the Oslo Accords and aims to block a future Palestinian state. Two of the sites had previously been evacuated under Israeli law, which was overturned by the current far-right government to facilitate permanent settlement.
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BNP DEMANDS IMMEDIATE BANGLADESH ELECTIONS
For the first time in nearly a year, Bangladesh’s main opposition party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has directly challenged the interim government led by Nobel laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus. At a nationwide rally, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman demanded early elections, criticising Yunus for repeatedly delaying polls now pushed to June 2026. The BNP is mobilizing protests, especially after the banning of the Awami League, which boosts their electoral prospects. Meanwhile, Yunus’s claim that India is destabilising Bangladesh was firmly rejected by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, calling it a diversion from domestic governance failures and an evasion of accountability.
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