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U.S. Universities Tighten Internship Rules for International Student

International students in the United States are facing new hurdles in securing internships after federal officials warned universities to strictly enforce existing rules governing Curricular Practical Training (CPT). The August 24 directive from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, warned that some CPT approvals appeared to go beyond regulations requiring the training to be an integral part of an established academic curriculum. Univ

September 2, 2026

Business

US Envoys Show Up in Bishkek as Xi and Putin Rally at SCO Summit — Washington Is Making Its Own Move in Central Asia

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit was supposed to be a showcase of China, Russia and their wider Eurasian partnerships. Instead, Washington found a way to put itself in the picture. As Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders gathered in Bishkek for the SCO’s 25th-anniversary summit, two senior US figures arrived in the same Kyrgyz capital and began meeting Central Asian presiden

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Taylor Sheridan’s TV Empire Has Gone Far Beyond Yellowstone — Here Are the Modern Westerns and Crime Dramas Worth Watching

Taylor Sheridan has turned the modern American West into one of television’s most recognizable storytelling worlds. What began with Yellowstone in 2018 has grown into a sprawling collection of ranch dramas, historical Westerns, crime thrillers, prison stories, oil-industry dramas and espionage series. By 2026, Sheridan’s television slate has expanded again with Dutton Ranch and Marshals, while The Madison adds another, more family-focused take on his signature Montana setting. But calling ever

September 2, 2026

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OIL PRICES SURGE 4% AS FRESH US-IRAN FIGHTING REVIVES GLOBAL SUPPLY FEARS

oil prices, crude oil, US-Iran conflict, Brent crude, WTI, Strait of Hormuz, global oil supply, fuel prices, Middle East conflict Global oil prices surged sharply as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting pushed traders to reassess the risk of major disruptions to Middle East energy supplies, particularly through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, Brent crude jumped $4.16, or 4.6%, to settle at $94.65 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed $4.46, or 5.2%, to $90.22.

September 2, 2026

Sport

Andreeva Dominates Janice Tjen, Advances to US Open Second Round

NEW YORK — Mirra Andreeva wasted little time making her intentions clear at the 2026 US Open, overpowering Indonesia's Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday to reach the second round at Flushing Meadows. The No. 5 seed controlled the match from the opening games inside Louis Armstrong Stadium, producing aggressive baseline tennis and a remarkable 17-point winning streak during the contest. The match lasted just 68 minutes. The victory sends the reigning 2026 French Open champion into the second roun

September 2, 2026

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Teen Charged With Murder After Allegedly Livestreaming San Diego Mosque Shooting

SAN DIEGO — A 17-year-old North Carolina girl has been charged with three counts of murder and one count of conspiracy in connection with the deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, after prosecutors alleged that she helped the attackers livestream the violence and distribute their writings. Sarah Lindsey Santiago was arrested in North Carolina last week and indicted by a grand jury on Aug. 31. Prosecutors are accusing her of aiding and abetting the murders, even though she was not

September 2, 2026

Politics

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Tehran Retaliates, Raising Fears of Wider Middle East War

WASHINGTON/DUBAI — The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, September 1, triggering a rapid Iranian military response and pushing the already volatile Middle East conflict into another dangerous phase. The renewed fighting marks the most serious escalation in weeks after roughly a month of relative calm between Washington and Tehran. According to Reuters, US forces targeted Iranian military capabilities including air-defence systems, radar installations, mariti

September 2, 2026

Business

PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM FACES UNITY CRISIS AS CHINA-U.S.A. RIVALRY DEEPENS AND LEADERS SKIP PALAU SUMMIT?

Pacific Islands Forum Faces Unity Crisis as China-U.S. Rivalry Deepens and Leaders Skip Palau Summit Several Pacific leaders are absent from the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum in Palau as China-Taiwan tensions and growing great-power competition test regional unity. Suggested slug: pacific-islands-forum-china-us-rivalry-leaders-absent-palau-2026 KOROR, Palau — The Pacific Islands Forum was supposed to project a message of regional unity this week. Instead, the gathering has been overshadowed by emp

September 1, 2026