President Trump Defends Proposal to Admit 600,000 Chinese Students Following Conservative Backlash

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his proposal to admit up to 600,000 Chinese students to U.S. colleges, stating that American universities would “struggle” without their enrollment. The remarks came in response to criticism from conservative groups following his suggestion to include student visas as part of ongoing trade negotiations with China. Speaking […]

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DOJ Drops Immigration Law Experience Requirement for Temporary Judges Amid Staffing Crisis

WASHINGTON — In a major policy shift, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday that temporary immigration judges will no longer be required to have prior experience in immigration law. The change follows the recent departure and dismissal of over 100 immigration judges, intensifying concerns over case backlogs and judicial capacity. The new rule, […]

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German Banks Block €10 Billion in PayPal Transactions Following Fraud Detection Failure

BERLIN — German banks halted PayPal transactions worth more than €10 billion this week after a failure in the company’s fraud-checking system allowed suspicious direct debits to bypass standard security protocols, according to reporting by Süddeutsche Zeitung. The disruption occurred when PayPal’s fraud detection filters were either fully or partially disabled, resulting in a surge […]

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Nvidia Shares Slip Due to Uncertainty Over US- China Trade Restrictions

NEW YORK — Nvidia shares dipped on Wednesday as investor concerns mounted over the future of the company’s business in China, which remains entangled in the ongoing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing. The decline followed Nvidia’s second-quarter earnings report, which exceeded Wall Street expectations with $46.74 billion in revenue. However, the company did not […]

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Japanese Firms Launch Human Rights Framework for Carbon Credit Projects

TOKYO — Three major Japanese companies—Tokyo Gas, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, and Nippon Koei—have jointly developed a “Framework for Respecting Human Rights by Companies Involved in Carbon Credit Generation Projects,” aimed at strengthening ethical standards in climate-related initiatives. Announced in August 2025, the framework outlines evaluation criteria and management systems to ensure that […]

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UN Human Rights Chief Urges Egypt to End Arbitrary Detentions Under ‘Rotation’ System

GENEVA — UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has called on Egyptian authorities to immediately end the use of the “rotation” system, a controversial practice that allows indefinite detention of individuals by filing new charges as they near release. The system, often applied to perceived political opponents—including activists, lawyers, journalists, and peaceful protesters—relies […]

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Iron Ore Prices Surge Following Rio Tinto Mine Suspension in Guinea

BEIJING — Iron ore futures rose sharply this week after Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) suspended operations at its SimFer mine in Guinea following the death of a contract worker. The incident prompted a halt in activity at one of the world’s largest untapped iron ore deposits, raising concerns over supply disruptions. On China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange, […]

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Ryanair to Receive 25 Boeing 737-8200 Aircraft by October 2025, Ahead of Schedule

BRUSSELS — Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary has confirmed that Boeing will deliver 25, 737-8200 aircraft by October 2025, significantly ahead of the previously scheduled timeline of spring 2026. The accelerated delivery was announced during a press briefing in Brussels, where O’Leary expressed satisfaction with Boeing’s improved production pace. “The quality of what they’re delivering […]

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US Alternative Investment Fundraising Surpasses $102 Billion Through July, Driven by BDCs and Private Placements

NEW YORK — Alternative investment fundraising reached $102.3 billion through July 2025, according to the latest Market Pulse report from Robert A. Stanger & Company. The surge was led by non-traded business development companies (BDCs), which raised $26.7 billion, followed by private placements—including infrastructure and private equity offerings—at $23.5 billion. Interval funds contributed $21.6 billion, […]

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One in four still lacks access to safe drinking water and sanitation

The report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and children’s agency (UNICEF) issued as World Water Week gets underway, highlights persistent gaps in access, with vulnerable communities facing the greatest disparities. Some 2.1 billion people still lack access to safely managed drinking water, while 106 million worldwide are forced to rely on untreated surface sources. “Water, […]

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