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Asian universities show strong gains in global impact ranking

A total of 22 Asian universities ranked in the top 50 overall of the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings, up from 12 last year.
June 21, 2025 | 04:00 am PT

Singapore launches subsidized genetic testing to detect high cholesterol risk

Eligible residents of Singapore will be able to access subsidized genetic testing for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic condition causing high cholesterol levels, as part of a national initiative launching June 30.
June 20, 2025 | 12:50 am PT

Indian student jailed in US for swindling elderly Americans out of $2.7M

An Indian national studying in the U.S. on a student visa has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering.
June 19, 2025 | 11:38 pm PT

What international students should prepare for studying in the US this year

As international students face increased uncertainty about their U.S. study plans due to a halt in visa appointments, experts are offering guidance on how to navigate the evolving immigration landscape.
June 19, 2025 | 04:00 am PT

Amazon, Google, and Microsoft lead as top employers of foreign STEM students in US

Tech giants Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have emerged as top recruiters of international students through the U.S. Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
June 17, 2025 | 04:00 am PT

Passengers locked in Ho Chi Minh City airport jetway after midnight flight

Passengers on a late-night flight arriving at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat Airport were left waiting for about 40 minutes inside a sealed jet bridge corridor after ground staff failed to open the exit door in a timely manner.
June 16, 2025 | 09:46 pm PT

UK study visa demand jumps despite graduate work permit restriction

Applications for U.K. study visas have risen sharply in 2025, despite the government's recent decision to shorten post-study work rights.
June 16, 2025 | 07:56 pm PT

Which college major has the lowest unemployment rate in the US?

According to a recent Federal Reserve Bank of New York analysis of college graduates’ labor‐market outcomes by major, students who majored in art history or philosophy enjoyed better employment prospects than those in STEM fields.
June 16, 2025 | 03:01 pm PT

New platform launched to manage foreign students' compliance in US

Terra Dotta, an edtech solutions provider, has launched a new platform to help U.S. institutions manage compliance and better support international students amid increasingly complex regulations.
June 14, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT

Cancer survivor wins three jackpots totaling $2.5M in nine months

A Canadian man who says he has beaten cancer has won three lottery jackpots since August 2024, with total winnings amounting to US$2.5 million.
June 14, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT

Indian billionaire Sunjay Kapur, 53, dies after reportedly stung by bee at polo match

Sunjay Kapur, an Indian businessman and ex-husband of Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoora, has died shortly after he reportedly swallowed a bee by accident while playing polo in England, and was stung.
June 14, 2025 | 12:00 am PT

Which is the longest river tunnel in Southeast Asia?

This underground passage lies beneath a prominent river in a major city, serving as a crucial link between the bustling downtown area and an emerging urban district across the water.
June 13, 2025 | 03:06 pm PT

Man impersonates flight attendant to take 34 free flights

A Florida man has been convicted of fraud after posing as a flight attendant to access employee-only tickets and fly for free on 34 domestic flights.
June 12, 2025 | 04:31 am PT

Chinese students account for one-third of revenue at leading Sydney universities

As the Australian government's clampdown on international education continues, new data highlights the extent to which some institutions rely on Chinese enrolments.
June 11, 2025 | 02:57 pm PT

Woman fined $2,000 for publicly pantsing male colleague

A court in South Korea's Gangwon Province has fined a woman 2.8 million won (US$2,000) for pulling down the trousers and underpants of a male colleague in front of other staff members.
June 10, 2025 | 10:21 pm PT

China clears 50 tons of trash from 'Avatar'-inspired fairyland cave site

Chinese authorities have removed over 50 tons of garbage from caves in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, an area once hailed as a 'wonderland on Earth' and said to have inspired from the movie "Avatar", after years of illegal dumping.
June 10, 2025 | 04:55 am PT

Interest in US schools drops to record low as students turn to UK instead

Interest in studying in the United States has dropped to its lowest level since the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, while the United Kingdom has emerged as the leading alternative for postgraduate education.
June 9, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT

China surpasses US in global top 2,000 universities

In the World University Rankings 2025 by the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR), China leads with 346 universities, surpassing the U.S. for the first time.
June 9, 2025 | 02:53 pm PT

Where is the highest railway in the world?

This railway runs across a plateau in Asia and also holds the record for the world's longest plateau railroad.
June 9, 2025 | 02:52 pm PT

American Airlines flight diverts after jet deemed too large to land in Italy

American Airlines passengers bound for Naples, Italy, were forced to disembark in Rome and take a 140-mile bus ride after the airline dispatched an aircraft too large to land at their intended destination.
June 8, 2025 | 07:38 pm PT
 
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