Australia Imposes Sanctions on Taliban Officials, Cites Human Rights Abuses

By: The Trek News Desk Australia has announced financial sanctions and travel bans on four senior officials of Afghanistan’s Taliban government, citing the worsening human rights situation, particularly the severe restrictions imposed on women and girls. Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the targeted individuals played a direct role in “the oppression of women and girls…

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US Tightens H-1B Scrutiny: LinkedIn Profiles Now Part of Trump Administration’s Vetting Drive

By: The Trek News Desk In a major escalation of visa scrutiny, the Trump administration has introduced a new vetting policy for H-1B applicants, one that includes reviewing their LinkedIn profiles, resumes, and complete professional history before a visa can be approved. The move comes as part of the administration’s push to tie immigration screening…

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Macron Lands in China for Three-Day Visit, Ukraine War and Trade Top the Agenda

By: The Trek News Desk French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in China on Wednesday for a high-stakes three-day visit aimed at securing Beijing’s support for easing the Ukraine conflict and addressing Europe’s widening trade gap with China. This marks Macron’s fourth trip to China since assuming office in 2017. Pushing Beijing to Influence Moscow on…

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