June 19, 2025
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U.S. to vet foreign students’ social media for ‘anti-American’ sentiments under new visa regulations

WASHINGTON, June 19 — Foreign students applying to study in the United States will now be required to make their social media accounts public for screening as part of new State Department guidelines introduced yesterday.‍

June 19, 2025
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‘Not again’: Trump faces MAGA pushback over potential Iran strike

WASHINGTON, June 19 — The possibility of a U.S. military strike on Iran is exposing deep rifts within the coalition that brought President Donald Trump to power, as members of his MAGA base urge him to avoid dragging the country into another Middle Eastern conflict.‍

June 18, 2025
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River Plate defeat Urawa Red Diamonds 3-1 in dominant Club World Cup opener

SEATTLE, June 18 — River Plate kicked off their Club World Cup Group E campaign with an impressive 3-1 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds yesterday.‍

June 18, 2025
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China evacuates 791 citizens from Iran amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict

BEIJING, June 18 — Nearly 800 Chinese citizens have been evacuated from Iran following Israel’s recent military strikes, China announced on Wednesday.‍

June 18, 2025
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LA lifts curfew but warns of possible new restrictions as Trump defies court order to keep control of California troops

LOS ANGELES, June 18 — Tensions appeared to ease in protest-stricken Los Angeles yesterday as Mayor Karen Bass lifted the city’s nighttime curfew. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump continued his legal fight to retain control over the California National Guard troops he deployed to the city.‍

June 17, 2025
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English Women's Super League set to expand to 14 teams starting from the 2026/27 season

LONDON, June 17 — The English Women’s Super League (WSL) will expand from 12 to 14 teams starting with the 2026/27 season, following a vote by clubs yesterday.‍