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Why US visa pause could have ‘real consequences’ for Asian applicants

Asian workers and families already facing years-long waits for US visas could be pushed deeper into uncertainty by a global pause on immigrant visa appointments, as President Donald Trump’s administration tightens legal immigration through new screening and higher costs, experts warn. The US State Department on Tuesday said it had launched a global training initiative for consular officers at all…

Why US visa pause could have ‘real consequences’ for Asian applicants

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Japan May Start Buying Back Rice for Stockpiles in Sept.

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)--Japan's agriculture ministry is expected to begin purchasing rice to replenish government stockpiles as early as September, sources familiar with the matter said…

  • Japan's agriculture ministry plans to buy back rice in September.
  • 150,000 tons of rice set aside in initial 2026 budget.
  • Buyback timing to be decided after evaluating supply and demand.

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