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Bill passed to amend public holidays; July 1 now a holiday & Sept. 21 is Founder’s Day

Parliament has passed the Public Holidays and Commemorative Days (Amendment) Bill, 2025 to make changes in the country’s statutory public holidays. According to the report by the Defence and Interior Committee, the amendment is justified by the need to “reform the holiday framework in a manner that is inclusive, historically accurate, promotes productivity,” among others….

US Department of State orders embassies to pause new student visa appointments as it moves to expand social media vetting

The US State Department has instructed US embassies and consulates around the world to pause new student visa appointments as it moves to expand “social media screening and vetting” to all applicants for student visas, according to a diplomatic cable seen by CNN. It’s the latest move from the Trump administration that could deter international…