US says visa applicants denied due to Trump 'Muslim ban' can reapply
President Joe Biden overturned Trump's so-called Muslim ban on Jan. 20, his first day in office.
Tue Mar 09 2021
US on visa ban: Not against any religion, it's about national security
The visa ban is about national security and not against any religion, US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said after a US appeals court upheld a decision blocking President Donald Trump''s revised e
Tue Jun 13 2017
Federal appeals court upholds freeze on Trump's travel ban
A West Coast federal appeals court upheld the freeze on Trump's travel ban Monday, declaring that he had exceeded his lawful authority in suspending the issuance of visas to residents of six countries
Tue Jun 13 2017
Trump turns to Supreme Court to move forward on travel ban
The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to let it move forward with the president's plan to temporarily ban citizens from six mostly Muslim countries.
Fri Jun 02 2017
Judges hit Trump lawyer with tough questions over revised travel ban
Federal appeals court judges on Monday peppered a U.S. Justice Department lawyer with tough questions about President Donald Trump's temporary ban on travellers from six Muslim-majority nations.
Tue May 09 2017
Trump's revised travel ban faces legal challenges in courtrooms on both coasts
Judges are likely to have questions about the administration's national security justification for singling out the six countries.
Mon May 08 2017
Immigration lawyers warn of visa delays and more denials with beefed-up vetting
Heightened security procedures for vetting some visa applicants at U.S. embassies worldwide will likely cause long delays for would-be travelers, lawyers said.
Sat Mar 25 2017
US Justice Dept appeals court ruling blocking Trump's revised travel ban
The US Justice Department on Friday filed a brief notice saying it would appeal a Maryland federal judge's ruling that halted a key portion of President Donald Trump's revised immigration order which
Sat Mar 18 2017
Trump's new entry ban will face legal challenge hours before it takes effect
With President Donald Trump's new entry ban set to kick in at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, lawyers and volunteers are mounting a last-minute campaign to halt the executive order in federal courts.
Wed Mar 15 2017
Trump says new order on refugees is not a Muslim ban
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday his executive order curbing immigration into the United States was not a ban on Muslims and was working out well.
Sun Jan 29 2017
Trump shrugs off militant video that uses his Muslim ban remarks
After militants used his tough remarks about Muslims in a recruitment video, Donald Trump refused to back down, saying in remarks aired Sunday, "I have to say what I have to say."
Mon Jan 04 2016
Most prominent Muslim elected official sees 'message of hope' in Trump's 'weakness'
Keith Ellison has found a silver lining in the "foolishness" of Donald Trump's call to stop Muslims from entering the United States.
Mon Dec 14 2015
Trump to meet Netanyahu on Dec 28: Israeli source
The visit had been scheduled two weeks ago, before the recent controversy over Trump's call to bar Muslims from entering the United States.
Wed Dec 09 2015
Gulf retailer pulls Trump products off shelves
Dubai-based Lifestyle says it was pulling Trump-branded products from its chain of home decor stores across the region, because it "values and respects the sentiments of all its customers".
Wed Dec 09 2015
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024