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US Embassies to Resume Processing Harvard Student VisasĀ 

The US State Department has instructed diplomatic posts to resume processing visas for Harvard University students and exchange visitors after a judge blocked President Trump's attempt to restrict international students.

Saudi Authorities Stop Over 260,000 Intending Pilgrims from Entering MakkahĀ 

Saudi Authorities Stop Over 260,000 Intending Pilgrims from Entering MakkahĀ 
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Kremlin to Macron: A Wife Never Slaps her Husband Without a ReasonĀ 

In a video from their arrival in Vietnam on Sunday for a Southeast Asia tour, Brigitte Macron appeared to push her husband in the face before he descended the presidential plane. He stepped back, then recovered and waved to the cameras.Ā 

Saudi Arabia Legalizes Booze in Designated ZonesĀ 

According to the new alcohol regulations, venues authorized to sell alcohol will be managed by trained personnel under stringent licensing conditions. Beverages containing more than 20 percent alcohol content will continue to be prohibited.

GPS vs BeiDou: U.S. and China Compete for Satellite Navigation DominanceĀ 

With rising trade and tech tensions between the U.S. and China, satellite navigation is becoming a new battleground. China's BeiDou system, competing with the U.S. GPS, is securing its dominance domestically and replacing GPS on Chinese devices. In 2024, BeiDou generated 575.8 billion yuan (US$79.9 billion), marking a 7.39 percent increase from the previous year, according to the GNSS and LBS Association of China.

UK Adopts Firm Position on Netanyahu GovernmentĀ 

Lammy stated that the United Kingdom would be "reviewing cooperation" with Israel as part of its 2030 roadmap for UK-Israel relations. "The actions of the Netanyahu government have necessitated this review," Lammy remarked, describing Israel's blockade on aid entering the strip as "cruel and indefensible."

US Considers Military Base in CĆ“te d’IvoireĀ 

Following the forceful exit from their military base in the Republic of Niger, the U.S. is planning to establish a drone base in Abidjan, CÓte d'Ivoire. This is perceived more as a part of a broader U.S. strategy to counter the rising influence of Russia and China in the region than uprooting the growing instability in the Sahel. 

Iran’s and Saudi’s Modes of Influence in NigeriaĀ 

Although Nigeria has diplomatic links with Iran, with ambassadorial presence in both countries, the current relationship between them, unlike the relationship with Saudi Arabia, is far from cordial.