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Indian students face uncertainty as US formalises rule ending flexible 'duration of status' visa system

Jul 18, 2026

The US has introduced a four-year cap for F-1 student and J-1 exchange visas, ending the "duration of status" system. The rule, effective September 15, also shortens post-graduation grace periods to 30 days. India is engaging with the US government to address concerns regarding the impact on its students.

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Families block National Highway in Pakistan's Sindh to demand rescue of abducted children

Jul 18, 2026

Families blocked a major highway in Pakistan's Sindh to demand the safe return of 17 abducted children. Organised by an action committee, the protest has disrupted traffic and pressured the government, with relatives vowing to continue the sit-in until police rescue the missing children.
Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket lifts off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre during its maiden orbital flight under Mission Aagaman. (Photo: X/@SGinIndia)

"Thank you for taking Singapore along," says High Commissioner Simon Wong on Vikram-1's successful launch

Jul 18, 2026
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Pakistan: Falling groundwater levels push Punjab's farmers into costly irrigation crisis

Jul 18, 2026

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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva with US President Donald Trump. (File Photo/Reuters)

Brazil slams US tariff hikes as "lamentable" blow to sovereignty and global trade rules

Jul 18, 2026

Brazil has strongly condemned the US decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on its products, calling...
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Flights suspended, power and desalination plants hit as Iran launches missiles at Kuwait

Jul 18, 2026

Amid escalating US-Iran conflict, Iranian missile and drone strikes hit Kuwait on Saturday. The attacks targeted US military...
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UK Police investigate claims Chinese Embassy staff used stun batons on Tibetan protesters

Jul 18, 2026

London's Metropolitan Police are investigating claims that Chinese embassy security personnel used illegal stun batons to intimidate peaceful...
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Iran's IRGC warns countries hosting US forces to prepare for "corresponding response"

Jul 18, 2026
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US warns Americans to reconsider Middle East travel amid rising tensions

Jul 18, 2026
US Senator Darline Graham Nordone of South Carolina, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham. (Photo/Reuters)

Trump urges Lindsey Graham's sister to run for full Senate term

Jul 18, 2026
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Jordanian military says its air defences intercept 10 Iranian missiles

Jul 18, 2026
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"To minimise difficulties that our people face": India to engage with US over immigration and visa issues

Jul 18, 2026
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"Sinful Iranian aggression": Kuwait air defence systems engage wave of hostile missile, drone attacks

Jul 18, 2026
A screen grab from footage shared by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) shows an operation as the US military carried out its seventh consecutive night of strikes against targets in Iran. (Photo: X/@CENTCOM)

US military completes seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran

Jul 18, 2026
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CENTCOM dismisses Iranian claims of tanker mine blasts in Strait of Hormuz

Jul 18, 2026
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Iran targets US bases, drone depot across Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain after 7th night of CENTCOM strikes

Jul 18, 2026
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting at the White House in Washington (File Photo/Reuters)

US plans to send additional refuelling aircraft to Israel amid possible expansion of Iran ops: Axios

Jul 18, 2026
Senior Advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Mohsen Rezaee (File Photo/Reuters)

Senior Advisor of Iran's Supreme Leader warns of "full-scale invasion, annihilation" if US continues "war"

Jul 18, 2026
IRGC Navy says CENTCOM's naval units under Iran's supervision (Photo/X@niroo_daryayi)

IRGC Navy says CENTCOM's naval units under Iran's supervision, warns US of "zero hour"

Jul 18, 2026