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US proposes $70,000 fee for international students seeking OPT work under Trump administration

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking work under the Optional Practical Training programme, a move reported as part of the Trump administration’s tightened immigration rules.

11 Oct 20263 sources

Army study found shock gloves caused intense pain and fear; ICE purchase drew scrutiny

An Army report found electric-shock gloves produced severe pain and immediate compliance in a training exercise. Records indicate Immigration and Customs Enforcement proceeded with a multimillion-dollar purchase despite those findings.

11 Oct 20263 sources

South Africa

Anti-migrant protests turn violent in South Africa, shops looted and cars torched

Clashes in Soweto and Durban saw at least 24 vehicles set ablaze and foreign-owned shops looted as anti-immigrant demonstrations escalated on Thursday, police and local reports say.

11 Oct 20264 sources