Chinese Students Decry U.S. Visa Ban as Discriminatory
Chinese students across the United States are facing growing uncertainty after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that Washington will revoke visas for some Chinese…
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Ghana Moves to Ban Foreigners from Small-Scale Gold Mining by May
Ghana, Africa’s top gold producer, has announced a ban on foreign involvement in its artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector, effective from May 1, 2025. The move is part of a broader…
US Slams Nigeria’s Import Ban, Cites Harm to American Exporters
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has criticised Nigeria's ongoing import ban on 25 categories of goods, warning that the restrictions are damaging to American…
U.S. TikTok Ban Delayed Again as China Stalls on Tariff Deal
The United States has once again postponed its decision on banning TikTok, following delays in trade negotiations with China over tariffs, Sky News reports.
The Biden administration had…
Expert: Sachet Water Ban Key to Tackling Waste Crisis
Mr. Femi Owoeye, Operations Manager at Trash Monger, has described the ban on sachet water as a crucial step toward addressing Nigeria’s waste management challenges.
Speaking in…
McKenzie Calls for Ban on Illegal Foreigners in SA Hospitals After USAID Cut
Patriotic Alliance leader and Minister of Sport, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has urged the South African government to prohibit illegal foreigners from accessing medical…
Britain Freezes Assets, Imposes Travel Ban on Isabel dos Santos
The United Kingdom has imposed an asset freeze and travel ban on Isabel dos Santos, an Angolan billionaire and Africa’s first female billionaire, under its global anti-corruption sanctions…
Argentine Court Upholds Ex-President Kirchner’s Six-Year Sentence, Public Office Ban
An Argentine federal court on Wednesday upheld the six-year prison sentence and lifetime ban from public office imposed on former President Cristina Kirchner, as reported by La Nacion.
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2 Iranian Athletes Ban for Doping Violations
Iranian boxer Roozbeh Safari and powerlifter Azam Baniasadi have each received suspensions after testing positive for banned substances in doping tests.
Safari, who tested positive for…
Slovenia Urges Arms Export Ban to Israel Amid Growing Tensions
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob has called for an embargo on arms exports to Israel, according to reports from the STA news agency. Golob made this statement upon arriving in Brussels…