China slams 'unreasonable' US decision to revoke student visas

INTRO: China has slammed the United State's decision to revoke the visas of Chinese students, saying on Thursday it had lodged protests with Washington following the announcement by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Earlier, Rubio said the US will start "aggressively" revoking visas issued to Chinese students, and will "enhance scrutiny" of applications from mainland China and Hong Kong. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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US embassies pause student visa applications, leaving Indian students stranded

The US embassy and consulates across India have new student visa appointments on pause, as they await further guidance from the U.S. State Department

Experts say this will impact Indians the most, as they form the highest number of international students in the United States.

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CPAC Hungary Gathers Global Right-Wing Leaders

Right-wing leaders from Europe, the U.S., and beyond are meeting in Budapest this week. The CPAC Hungary conference opens Thursday with calls to reshape Europe's political future. Pablo Gutierrez reports.

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US COURT BLOCKS TRUMP TARIFFS

Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs regime has been blocked by a federal trade court in the US.

The three-judge panel ruled the President overstepped his authority by using an emergency-powers law to impose the duties.

The court says the Trump administration should remove almost all tariffs within ten days.

The White House says it's appealing the decision, and Republican commentator Paul Duddridge thinks it'll win.

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India deports hundreds of people to Bangladesh

Police in India's capital territory Delhi have deported more than 500 people to Bangladesh in just over a month, in a crackdown on what authorities say is illegal migration.

Bangladesh has responded sharply, describing these as "push ins" and threatening military intervention.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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J&K Chief Minister aims to bring tourists back a month after terrorist attack

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The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir is on a mission to bring back tourism to the picturesque valley a month after a deadly terrorist attack in April.

Businesses in the region have been worried about a substantial setback after the gruesome murder of at least 26 tourists in the region.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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US to start ‘aggressively’ revoking visas for Chinese students, Marco Rubio says

INTRO: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the United States will start "aggressively" revoking visas issued to Chinese students, and will "enhance scrutiny" of applications from mainland China and Hong Kong.

It escalates the Trump administration's push for greater scrutiny of foreigners attending American universities, after the Trump administration moved to strip Harvard University's ability to enroll international students - which Harvard is challenging in court. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Elon Musk criticizes Republican spending bill

Elon Musk has criticized Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful" spending bill, saying it would increase the deficit. 

The Tesla CEO leads the Department of Government Efficiency, which has been trying to slash federal spending.

Ira Spitzer reports.

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Former surgeon given 20-year sentence in one of France's largest child sex abuse cases

A former surgeon has been found guilty in France in one of the country's worst child sex abuse cases.

Joel Le Scouarnec raped and sexually assaulted 299 people - the majority of whom were children, in the period from 1989 to 2014.

He was given a 20-year jail sentence on Wednesday.,

Ross Cullen reports.

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Trump: Canada “considering” free Golden Dome & annexation plan

US President Donald Trump says Canada is "considering" his offer to
receive free Golden Dome protection in return for becoming the US'
51st state.

Earlier this month Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told president
Trump his country would "never" join the US.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Tesla sales slump in Europe

Tesla's sales in Europe have dropped by nearly 50 percent in Europe
compared to the year before.

Analysts say the electric vehicle maker has been impacted by rising
competition and shifting attitudes towards its CEO Elon Musk.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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US halts visa interviews for new students

The Trump administration has reportedly stopped visa interviews for new students hoping to study in the United States.

It comes ahead of a planned expansion of social media vetting for visa applicants.

The State Department has warned anyone hoping to get a visa to travel to the US to "expect to be looked at".

Nick Harper is in Washington.

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India's Foreign Secretary meets US Under Secretary on US trip

India's Foreign Secretary has kickstarted his US tour by meeting Jeffrey Kessler in Washington DC.

The US Under Secretary and Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri [PRON: MISS-REE] reportedly discussed "cooperation in critical and emerging technologies".

But reports suggest India also plans to discuss President Trump's repeated claims that the US brokered a recent ceasefire between New Delhi and Islamabad, claims that India has repeatedly rejected publicly.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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India clears plan to make indigenous fifth generation stealth aircraft

India has approved a new stealth fighter jet project amid regional tensions with Pakistan.

It also invited private players companies to bid to develop the medium-weight fighter jet.

Neha Poonia has more.

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US ORDERS PAUSE IN STUDENT VISA INTERVIEWS

The US has ordered a pause in embassies scheduling appointments for student visas.

It comes as the government plans to expand social media vetting for international applicants, with the Trump administration believing some colleges are too left-wing and allow antisemitic protests.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sent a memo to diplomatic posts saying they should stop arranging interviews 'until further guidance'.

The Guardian's Washington bureau chief David Smith says Donald Trump's government is hardening its stance.

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RFK Jr ends covid vaccine recommendation for healthy kids and pregnant women

The US government is no longer recommending Covid vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women. 

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. - a Covid vaccine critic - made the announcement on social media platform X.

Kate Fisher reports from Washington

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Consumer confidence rises in May amid possible trade deals

US consumers say they feel more confident about the economy with
possible trade deals on the horizon.

Wall St reacted positively to the latest data, sending the main
indices higher at the start of the trading day.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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​NPR sues Trump over federal funding cuts

NPR has sued President Donald Trump over his executive order to end federal funding for NPR and PBS - claiming it violates the Constitution.  

The White House has not immediately responded to the lawsuit.

Toni Waterman has more.

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TRUMP ATTEMPTS TO CUT ALL REMAINING GOVT CONTRACTS WITH HARVARD

The Trump Administration's standoff with Harvard University is escalating, with news it is cancelling all remaining government contracts with the institution.

The decision could cost Harvard $100 million in funding, which supports academic research and leadership training for senior executives.

Mitch McCann reports:

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EU and US hold talks amid tariff threats

European Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič says he has had good calls
with U.S. counterparts.

The negotiations come after President Trump announced he's agreed to
the European Union's request to delay imposing 50 percent tariffs on
EU goods.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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