WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2026: The United States has finalized a rule to make its visa bond program permanent, allowing consular officers to require certain non-immigrant visa applicants from designated countries…
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UN Warns El Niño Could Drive Global Temperatures Even Higher
The United Nations has warned that the rapidly strengthening El Niño climate pattern could push global temperatures even higher in the coming months, increasing the likelihood and severity of extreme…
UN Chief Calls for Immediate End to Fighting Across All Middle East Fronts
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate end to hostilities across all conflict fronts in the Middle East, warning that the region’s escalating violence is rapidly becoming…
Inspiring Teen Entrepreneurs: My First Week Learning Business in Hong Kong
Stepping into the world of business, By: ISLAM Muhammad Latiful, Hong Kong, 31st July 2026, 5.40 pm. Starting my internship at Hong Kong Meximco Group Limited at the age of…
Deadliest German Summer Since 2016 as Heat-Related Deaths Near 10,000
Germany’s severe summer heatwave has claimed an estimated 9,800 lives this year, according to the country’s public health authority, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). The institute said it is the…
GDI Offers Effective Solutions for Global Development, Says Wang Yi
China will continue to play its role as a staunch advocate and responsible partner in global development, with its own progress closely linked to the shared development of all nations,…
Washington Upgrades Bangladesh’s Travel Advisory, Citing Improved Security
The United States has updated its travel advisory for Bangladesh, lowering the country’s overall advisory level from Level 3 (“Reconsider Travel”) to Level 2 (“Exercise Increased Caution”), reflecting what it…
China-Brazil Ties Expected to Deliver Positive Global Impact
Deepening comprehensive cooperation between China and Brazil will not only advance the development of both countries but also generate positive momentum for the international community, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin…
Japan Establishes Legal Framework for Backup Capital, Sparking Political Debate
Japan’s parliament has approved a legal framework to establish a backup capital that would allow the government to continue operating if Tokyo is paralyzed by a major natural disaster such…
Higher Education, IELTS, and the Weakness of Our English Foundation: Addressing the Root Causes of the Crisis
Many students aspire to pursue higher education at the world’s leading universities. To demonstrate one’s potential at institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge, or Harvard, the required IELTS score is typically…