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Massive Surge In Worldwide Count Of Women Behind Bars, US Tops List, China At 2nd
More than 733,000 women and girls are incarcerated worldwide, according to the latest statistics from the Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research (ICPR).
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US Colleges See 17% Drop In New International Students Amid Trump Policies
The number of newly enrolled international students at US colleges and universities dropped by 17% this autumn following new restrictions on student visas and other Trump administration policies, according to a report released on Monday.
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Bitcoin Faces Pressure as Traders Remain Cautious Ahead of Anticipated US Policy Decision
Bitcoin slipped below the $113,000 (roughly Rs. 99.7 lakh) mark on Wednesday as traders turned cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The market saw heavy liquidations, with altcoins showing mixed performance. While some tokens like Pi and Aerodrome Finance posted double-digit gains, others like Ethena and Solana saw declines...
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After MIT, Brown University Rejects Trumps College Compact Invite
Brown University declined the White House's invitation to sign an agreement that would grant preferential funding in exchange for a slew of policy changes, like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) bans and limits on international students.
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China Now More Influential Than The US In Southeast Asia. Here's Why
Tariffs, aid cuts and visa limits under Donald Trump's foreign policy are eroding US influence in Southeast Asia, where China is increasingly seen as dominant, the Sydney-based Lowy Institute said in a report.
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"Every Country Would Kill To Get IIT Graduates": Yale Scholar Slams H-1B Visa Fee Hike
Yale scholar Gautam Mukunda strongly criticised the H-1B visa policy, arguing that it makes no economic sense for the US.
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United Nations "Not Even Coming Close To Living Up" To Its Potential: Trump
President Donald Trump returned to the United Nations on Tuesday to boast of his second-term foreign policy achievements and lash out at the world body as a feckless institution.
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Bitcoin Climbs to $116,700 as Ethereum, Altcoins Consolidate Ahead of US Fed Policy Decision
Bitcoin traded around $116,700 (roughly Rs. 1.01 crore) on Wednesday, holding steady as markets awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy outcome. Ethereum hovered near $4,491 (roughly Rs. 3.89 lakh), while altcoins like Solana, Dogecoin, and XRP displayed mixed sentiment. Institutional inflows, tighter liquidity, and macroeconomic signals continue...
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Bitcoin Hits Fresh Record High
Bitcoin rallied to a fresh all-time high on Thursday helped by rising demand from institutional investors as well as friendly policies of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Sensex, Nifty Open Flat After US Federal Policy Decision
The Indian benchmark indices opened almost flat on Thursday over the US Federal Reserve policy decision and weak Asian cues, as selling was seen in the IT, PSU bank, FMCG and pharma sectors in the early trade.
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How Trump Administration Targeting Chinese Students Was Years In The Making
In 2023, in a campaign trail, Trump vowed to ban "Christian-hating communists, Marxists and socialists" from the country, shut down China-funded Confucius Institutes on U.S. college campuses and even prosecute Chinese researchers and professors.
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Why This McDonald's Outlet Banned All Customers Under 21
A McDonald's branch has instituted a radical policy prohibiting all customers under the age of 21 due to a rise in student violence.
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US Will Now Scrutinise Social Media Before Granting Immigration Benefits
The policy applies to immigrants seeking lawful permanent residence, foreign students, and those "affiliated with educational institutions linked to antisemitic activity".
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Solana Policy Institute Launched in Washington DC; Kristin Smith Named President
Founded by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, the Solana Policy Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit Web3 advocacy group based in Washington, DC. In the coming months, it will host educational sessions for US policymakers, featuring key leaders from the Solana ecosystem to provide in-depth insights into blockchain and crypto use cases.
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Who Is Brooke Rollins, Donald Trump's Loyalist Set To Be US Agriculture Secretary
Brooke Rollins currently serves as the CEO of the America First Policy Institute, a non-profit think tank often referred to as Trump's "White House in waiting."
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Massive Surge In Worldwide Count Of Women Behind Bars, US Tops List, China At 2nd
More than 733,000 women and girls are incarcerated worldwide, according to the latest statistics from the Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research (ICPR).
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US Colleges See 17% Drop In New International Students Amid Trump Policies
The number of newly enrolled international students at US colleges and universities dropped by 17% this autumn following new restrictions on student visas and other Trump administration policies, according to a report released on Monday.
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Bitcoin Faces Pressure as Traders Remain Cautious Ahead of Anticipated US Policy Decision
Bitcoin slipped below the $113,000 (roughly Rs. 99.7 lakh) mark on Wednesday as traders turned cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The market saw heavy liquidations, with altcoins showing mixed performance. While some tokens like Pi and Aerodrome Finance posted double-digit gains, others like Ethena and Solana saw declines...
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After MIT, Brown University Rejects Trumps College Compact Invite
Brown University declined the White House's invitation to sign an agreement that would grant preferential funding in exchange for a slew of policy changes, like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) bans and limits on international students.
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China Now More Influential Than The US In Southeast Asia. Here's Why
Tariffs, aid cuts and visa limits under Donald Trump's foreign policy are eroding US influence in Southeast Asia, where China is increasingly seen as dominant, the Sydney-based Lowy Institute said in a report.
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"Every Country Would Kill To Get IIT Graduates": Yale Scholar Slams H-1B Visa Fee Hike
Yale scholar Gautam Mukunda strongly criticised the H-1B visa policy, arguing that it makes no economic sense for the US.
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United Nations "Not Even Coming Close To Living Up" To Its Potential: Trump
President Donald Trump returned to the United Nations on Tuesday to boast of his second-term foreign policy achievements and lash out at the world body as a feckless institution.
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Bitcoin Climbs to $116,700 as Ethereum, Altcoins Consolidate Ahead of US Fed Policy Decision
Bitcoin traded around $116,700 (roughly Rs. 1.01 crore) on Wednesday, holding steady as markets awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy outcome. Ethereum hovered near $4,491 (roughly Rs. 3.89 lakh), while altcoins like Solana, Dogecoin, and XRP displayed mixed sentiment. Institutional inflows, tighter liquidity, and macroeconomic signals continue...
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Bitcoin Hits Fresh Record High
Bitcoin rallied to a fresh all-time high on Thursday helped by rising demand from institutional investors as well as friendly policies of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Sensex, Nifty Open Flat After US Federal Policy Decision
The Indian benchmark indices opened almost flat on Thursday over the US Federal Reserve policy decision and weak Asian cues, as selling was seen in the IT, PSU bank, FMCG and pharma sectors in the early trade.
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How Trump Administration Targeting Chinese Students Was Years In The Making
In 2023, in a campaign trail, Trump vowed to ban "Christian-hating communists, Marxists and socialists" from the country, shut down China-funded Confucius Institutes on U.S. college campuses and even prosecute Chinese researchers and professors.
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Why This McDonald's Outlet Banned All Customers Under 21
A McDonald's branch has instituted a radical policy prohibiting all customers under the age of 21 due to a rise in student violence.
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US Will Now Scrutinise Social Media Before Granting Immigration Benefits
The policy applies to immigrants seeking lawful permanent residence, foreign students, and those "affiliated with educational institutions linked to antisemitic activity".
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Solana Policy Institute Launched in Washington DC; Kristin Smith Named President
Founded by Miller Whitehouse-Levine, the Solana Policy Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit Web3 advocacy group based in Washington, DC. In the coming months, it will host educational sessions for US policymakers, featuring key leaders from the Solana ecosystem to provide in-depth insights into blockchain and crypto use cases.
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Who Is Brooke Rollins, Donald Trump's Loyalist Set To Be US Agriculture Secretary
Brooke Rollins currently serves as the CEO of the America First Policy Institute, a non-profit think tank often referred to as Trump's "White House in waiting."
