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Sunday, January 4, 2026
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Topic: Marco Rubio

US to ‘aggressively revoke’ visas of Chinese students with CCP links, studying in critical fields

Action against Chinese students comes amid Trump administration’s wider crackdown on international students, coinciding with rising tensions between the US and China.

‘Everything at stake’ for Indian students as US pauses visa interviews amid social media vetting plan

After a judge blocked Trump's move to ban foreign students at Harvard, Marco Rubio's diplomatic cable to embassies comes as the latest shocker for Indians set for studies in the US.

US to start revoking visas for Chinese students says Secretary of State Marco Rubio

In a statement, Rubio said the department will also revise visa criteria to enhance scrutiny of all future visa applications from China and Hong Kong.

As Rubio joins chorus for his release, who is 11th Panchen Lama in Chinese detention for 30 yrs now

Selected by the Dalai Lama, the 11th Panchen Lama has been under Chinese custody since 1995. China, meanwhile, announced its own Panchen Lama.

NATO members will have agreed by June to spend 5% GDP on defence over next decade, says US’s Marco Rubio

The US Secretary of State's statement is in line with Trump's demand that members increase defence spending. He has often complained that US is paying more than its fair share.

US steps up push for India-Pakistan de-escalation, speaks to Munir, Dar & Jaishankar

The US Secretary of State speaks to Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar after talks with its army chief, urging re-establishment of communication between New Delhi & Islamabad.

ThePrint report about spike in Pahalgam satellite images calls for probe

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Rubio speaks to Pakistan’s Asim Munir, calls for de-escalation, offers US help in talks with India

The US Secretary of State has been in touch with political leadership of both India & Pakistan since Pahalgam attack, but this is the first time that he has spoken to Munir.

‘None of our business,’ says US VP Vance on India-Pakistan conflict, Rubio pushes for de-escalation

US vice-prez's remarks come at a time when Marco Rubio urged Pakistan to take concrete action against terrorists. America under Trump has laid responsibility of Pahalgam on Pakistan.

‘Will counter any attempts at escalation’, Jaishankar tells US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

On his part, Rubio emphasised the need for immediate de-escalation. Jaishankar also spoke to his EU counterpart Kaja Kallas.

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Gel manicure is weakening your nails. Here’s how to care for them

One young patient came to me after years of non-stop gels; her nails were so fragile they peeled in layers.

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.