DHS OPT Fee Would Charge $70,000 for Work Permits
DHS proposes charging F-1 students $70,000 for initial OPT work authorization and $30,000 for STEM extensions, up from about $500, with legal challenges expected.
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Vance Outlines Condition for Ending Conflict with Iran
US Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran must significantly reduce its uranium enrichment capacity to bring an end to the conflict with the United…
Quebec Separatists Win Provincial Election
Quebec's separatist Parti Québécois has won the provincial election in Canada.
Donald Trump Slams The New York Times Over Rally Coverage
Donald Trump condemned The New York Times over its reporting on his Ohio rally, claiming the venue was packed and accusing media outlets of harming…
Jeyhun Bayramov and Marco Rubio Discuss Strategic Partnership
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed bilateral strategic cooperation and the regional peace agenda during a phone call.
Trump Forms New Federal AI Task Force Led by Jay Clayton
US President Donald Trump has created a new federal task force titled the Super Intelligence Force to oversee and coordinate artificial intelligence policy.
White House AI Task Force to Deliver Strategy Report in Four Months
A new White House task force on artificial intelligence, led by Jay Clayton, will deliver a report within four months outlining national AI risks, opportunities,…
US Expels Two Iranian Diplomats After UN General Assembly
US authorities have expelled two Iranian diplomats who were part of Iran's delegation to the UN General Assembly in New York.
Trump Urges GOP Midterm Wins at Ohio Campaign Rally
President Donald Trump rallied voters in Vandalia, Ohio, calling for GOP midterm wins while highlighting state investments and federal policy proposals.
Top Trump Administration Officials Hold Secret Meeting on Iran
Key members of US President Donald Trump's administration gathered for a secret meeting at Camp David to discuss potential future actions regarding Iran.
Three Students Face Charges Over Threats Against Trump
Three University of South Alabama students face federal charges after allegedly posting social media threats against Donald Trump ahead of his Mobile rally.
US Deploys 10,000 Troops and Third Carrier to Middle East
The Pentagon is preparing to deploy up to 10,000 additional personnel and a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East by late November.
