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The US plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas held by asylum seekers who entered the country as tourists or business visitors, officials say

Meta Platforms Inc. has engaged in mid-trial settlement discussions with state attorneys general to resolve a major federal lawsuit accusing the social media giant of knowingly designing addictive platforms and improperly harvesting children's data

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed allied foreign ministers that Washington will refrain from launching new strikes against Iran for the time being, shifting strategic focus toward naval blockades and expanded economic sanctions

The US Department of State confirmed plans to revoke the tourist and business visas of up to 200,000 foreign nationals who subsequently applied for asylum, marking the largest single mass visa revocation initiative in American history

The US-led Board of Peace issued a direct warning to Hamas to halt all militant activity, including flying kites, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu threatened retaliatory military strikes

Instagram head Adam Mosseri admitted in a California court that Meta promoted teen safety features without disclosing that initial adoption rates hovered between 1 and 2 percent, as a landmark trial over social media addiction enters its second week

Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely depressed six months after the onset of the US-Iran war, leaving thousands of sailors stranded across the Persian Gulf while most transits operate as untracked "dark" voyages

Canada's cabinet ministers will announce targeted measures on Tuesday to protect domestic industries and counter President Donald Trump's new 50 percent tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods following the collapse of bilateral trade negotiations

The United States formally rescinded Syria's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism and delisted Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham as a global terrorist organization, clearing major financial barriers to stimulate foreign investment in post-Assad Syria

Trump's administration proposes a $103,265 fee on H-1B skilled worker visas, calling it a revenue mechanism to fund the immigration system.

The US unveils new sanctions on Iran, vowing economic asphyxiation of Tehran, though Bessent named no specific countries or timelines.

Trump says he will double tariffs on Canada autos to 50 percent from January 2027, deepening an escalating US-Canada trade fight.

Syrian and Israeli delegations held high-level, US-mediated negotiations in Jordan to establish de-escalation mechanisms following Israeli airstrikes and insulate Syria from rising friction between Israel and Turkey

Oil prices and Asian stock benchmarks dropped on Monday as global markets braced for an aggressive US financial offensive targeting Iran, while tech sector volatility and rising bond yields added to investor anxiety

The Trump administration says Canada is "foolish" to fight a US-Canada trade war after new 50% tariffs took effect.

Iran condemns new US sanctions as Bessent prepares to announce "toughest" measures yet, with Hormuz oil traffic still paralyzed

The Pentagon fired Stars and Stripes leadership on Friday after a clash over editorial independence, drawing press freedom criticism

A US judge has struck down the immigrant visa suspension affecting Pakistan and 74 other countries, ruling it exceeded Rubio's authority

US and Iran traded defiant messages as Washington prepares new Iran sanctions Monday, with Hormuz oil shipments still near a standstill

The United States and Canada failed to finalize a trade agreement to avert 50 percent tariffs after Ottawa rejected late changes to terms, prompting US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to announce that new import duties will take effect