US imposes new limits on student and foreign media visas
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
The Trump administration has issued new rules limiting the duration of visas for foreign students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists, tightening conditions for temporary stays in the United States.
Trump orders Hormuz blockade, drops 20% fee plan for Gulf investment deals
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026
US President Donald Trump has escalated military pressure on Iran by ordering a full blockade of Iranian ports, while abruptly dropping a proposed 20% security fee on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in favour of major trade and investment deals with Arab states.
Trump restarts Iran hostilities and demands 20% Hormuz fee
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
Trump has formally notified Congress of renewed hostilities with Iran while announcing a US blockade and a proposed 20% charge on goods crossing the Strait of Hormuz
Khamenei funeral pauses US-Iran conflict as fragile peace talks loom
SUNDAY, JULY 05, 2026
The funeral of Iran’s slain former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has created a temporary pause in the US-Iran conflict, as mourners gather in Tehran and negotiators prepare to resume talks on the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian funds.
Trump reports over US$1.4bn in crypto income, raising fresh ethics scrutiny
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
US President Donald Trump reported more than US$1.4 billion in income from family-linked crypto ventures in 2025, highlighting how digital assets have become a major source of wealth during his return to the White House.
Iran declares full control of Strait of Hormuz amid truce row
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2026
Iran has declared full control of the Strait of Hormuz for 30 days, warning that US strikes or intervention could worsen tensions and jeopardise the ceasefire.