International
The United States is expected to see a 30–40% drop in new international student enrollments for the upcoming September 2025 intake. The projected decline could result in nearly 150,000 fewer foreign students, raising concerns across universities and communities dependent on student spending. Economic Impact Could Exceed $7 Billion A drop of this scale is expected […]
National
India’s average tariff on goods imported from the United States in 2023 stood at 6.1 %, making it lower than those imposed by several other Asian countries. Sri Lanka charged 8.4 % on U.S. goods, while Thailand levied 6.9 %. These figures directly challenge claims that India is overly protectionist when it comes to trade with the U.S. […]
International
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that President Trump and his administration are growing increasingly frustrated with India over delays in finalizing a trade agreement. He described India’s approach as slow and unresponsive despite early enthusiasm for negotiations. Concerns Over Russia Ties Add to Tension Bessent noted that India’s continued oil imports
International
Israel has expressed strong approval of the United States’ decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar described the move as “both necessary and appropriate,” calling it a step toward fairness and justice. He criticised UNESCO for what he called repeated bias against Israel. Criticism of UNESCO Policies The U.S. decision comes after concerns […]