Nigerian student spends $8,000 to return to US after Trump visa deadline lapse
Rohan Mehta says he spent over $8,000 booking flights back to the US after Trump’s visa order sparked panic.
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Bill seeks to abolish H-1B lottery, scrap OPT program for foreign workers
Senator Jim Banks has introduced a bill that would overhaul the H-1B visa system, raising wages and scrapping the OPT program.
U.S. prosecutes extradited Lagos internet fraud suspect Olamide Shanu over $2m scheme
U.S. authorities have begun prosecuting extradited Nigerian, Olamide Shanu, over a $2m sextortion and wire fraud scheme.
Venezuela stages military drills amid rising tensions with US
A Venezuelan government video shows off military firepower during a three-day drill on the island of La Orchila. Officials say the drill is a defensive response to mounting tensions with the US
US rolls out tougher 2025 civics test for green card holders applying for citizenship
The US has announced a tougher naturalisation civics test for green card holders, effective October 20, 2025.
Nigerian man arrested in UK for defrauding US university of $235,000
A Nigerian man in the UK faces extradition to the U.S. for allegedly hacking a university contractor and stealing $235,000 through wire and computer fraud.
UK set to recognize Palestinian state despite U.S. opposition
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to confirm Britain’s vote to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN, defying U.S. opposition and citing growing humanitarian concerns in Gaza.
Most US universities get an ‘F’ grade on campus free speech – Report
A new report gave U.S. colleges failing marks on free speech as most students now reject controversial speakers, with Trump administration policies fueling the shift.
Senate designates October 14 as National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk
That’s Charlie Kirk’s birthday.
Trump says US seeking return of Bagram Airbase
Trump says the US is working to reclaim control of Afghanistan’s Bagram Airbase, citing its proximity to China’s nuclear sites.
Trump calls Bagram “one of the biggest airbases in the world” and says he wants it back for strategic leverage.