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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends an opening ceremony of the school year beginning known as the "Day of Knowledge" in the MGIMO (Moscow State University for Foreign Relations) in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

USA

Trump says Ukraine talks may be going OK, but there is a time 'to put up or shut up'

Trump made the comment to reporters a day after he showed frustration with Russia and told it to "get moving" on reaching a deal.

David Die Dejean poses for a portrait at the Crandon Park Marina in Key Biscayne, Florida, US, April 9, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Maria Alejandra Cardona Purchase Licensing Rights

Europe

Brain drain? Trump cutbacks force scientists to seek jobs in Europe

Muslim protestors pray outside the main campus of Columbia University during a demonstration to denounce the immigration arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Palestinian activist who helped lead protests against Israel at the university, in New York City, U.S., March 14, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo

USA

US immigration judge rules Palestinian Columbia student Khalil can be deported

People hold signs with images of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil as they take part in a pro-Palestinian rally to commemorate Land Day in New York City, US, March 30, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Adam Gray

USA

US to screen social media of immigrants, rights advocates raise concerns

A recently fired US Agency for International Development (USAID) staff member reacts while leaving work, during a sendoff by former USAID staffers and supporters outside USAID offices in Washington, DC, US, February 21, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

USA

Trump administration moves to restore some terminated foreign aid programs: sources

US President Donald Trump speaks on the day of his remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, April 2, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo

USA

Trump says US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks; Tehran says they will be indirect

An Afghan woman receives food items for her children at a World Food Program (WFP) distribution centre in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 21, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Sayed Hassib/File Photo

USA

Trump administration food aid cuts put millions at risk: aid sources

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio talks to reporters at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, April 4, 2025. Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

USA

US discusses tariffs, critical minerals, immigration with Pakistan

World+Biz

Aid cuts could leave more women dying in pregnancy and birth: UN

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a meeting with his Armenian counterpart in Yerevan, Armenia, on March 25, 2025. Photo: AFP via BSS

Middle East

Iran top diplomat rejects direct negotiations with US

Photo: UNB

USA

Trump administration appoints junior officer to oversee US Foreign Service: sources

The Trump administration's immigration policy updates include a new version of Form I-485, requiring financial disclosures and in-person interviews for married couples' green cards. Photo: Collected File Photo via Hindustan Times

USA

Trump administration overhauls green card rules with new immigration policies

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 2, 2025. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Foreign Policy

Trump announces 37% reciprocal tariff on Bangladesh with 'immediate effect'