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U.S. targets Nigerians linked to anti-Christian violence with new visa restrictions
The United States on Wednesday announced a new round of visa restrictions targeting Nigerians linked to a series of deadly attacks on Christian communities. Penalties will be extended to their immediate family members. The U.S. State Department said the decision responds to rising concerns over worsening violence across Nigeria. Officials tagged the measure as part…
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Trump administration faces questions over $7.5 million transfer to Equatorial Guinea
The Trump administration has been subjected to scrutiny after making a $7.5 million payment...
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Mali’s military junta earns praise from a senior U.S. official – Here’s why
Mali’s military rulers have been eulogized by a senior United States official. The praise...
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Trump signals possible Pentagon move against Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to prepare plans for possible military...
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Coalition sues Trump over $100,000 H-1B visa fee, slams move as ‘illegal power grab’
A coalition of hospitals, faith-based organizations, educators, and advocacy groups has filed a federal lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee. They called it an...
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Trump administration shifts global health aid toward bilateral country deals
The Trump administration is overhauling America’s approach to global health aid, shifting away from large-scale foreign assistance programs toward negotiated bilateral agreements with recipient nations....
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Court rules Trump administration’s mass probationary worker firings were illegal
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration broke the law when its personnel office ordered massive dismissals of probationary employees in an early push to reduce the size of federal workforce....
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Trump administration approves $825M missile sale to Ukraine amid stalled peace talks with Russia
The Trump administration has signed off on another major weapons package for Ukraine, an $825 million deal that includes thousands of extended-range missiles and supporting equipment. The move comes as...
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55 million foreign visa holders subject to Trump administration violation review
The Trump administration has launched an expansive review of U.S. visa holders, saying more than 55 million people with valid visas are now under scrutiny for potential violations that could lead to deportation....
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South Africa rejects U.S. human rights report as “inaccurate and deeply flawed”
South Africa has rebuked the latest U.S. State Department human rights assessment, calling it “inaccurate and deeply flawed” and accusing the U.S. government of peddling distorted narratives....
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U.S. halts routine visas for Zimbabwe as Trump administration expands African travel restrictions
The United States has suspended all routine visa processing for Zimbabwean citizens, marking another escalation in Trump administration’s tightening of travel rules for parts of Africa. The State...
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U.S. proposes up to $15,000 visa bond for travelers from countries with high overstay rates
In a move that could dramatically reshape access to U.S. travel for many, the State Department is proposing a controversial bond requirement of up to $15,000 for business and tourist visa applicants from...
