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JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — The criminal trial of South Sudan’s suspended vice president began in the capital Monday as Riek Machar appeared in a cage alongside his co-defendants.It was the first time Machar had been seen in public since he was placed under house arrest in March.President Salva Kiir suspended Machar as his deputy earlier this month after justice authorities filed criminal charges for Machar’s alleged role in an attack on a garrison of government troops earlier this year. In addition to treason, Machar and seven others face charges of crimes against humanity, murder, conspiracy, terrorism, destruction of public…

President Trump’s decision to impose a US$100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applicants represents more than immigration policy—it’s a strategic miscalculation that risks accelerating America’s decline in the global competition for talent while inadvertently strengthening China’s hand in the very contest the US seeks to win. Asian professionals, particularly from India, constitute the overwhelming majority of H-1B beneficiaries, making them the primary targets of this policy shift. The $100,000 fee—unprecedented globally and roughly 25-30 times higher than comparable visa costs in Canada or the UK—effectively creates a two-tiered system where only the largest corporations can afford international talent while…

Rachael De Foe, 31, works as a fractional head of communications.Courtesy of Rachael De Foe.In late 2019, Rachael De Foe was burnt out, so she took a leap of faith that many dream of but never do: she quit her nine-to-five job without anything lined up.The Singapore-native had spent the past few years working in public relations at various companies, from large agencies to smaller boutique firms.”Every single business was chasing what I now like to call the ‘agency monster’ … You have too many clients, so you need [a bigger] team. You have too many team [members], so you…

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell talks with reporters following the regular Federal Open Market Committee meetings at the Fed on July 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images The U.S. personal consumption expenditures price index for August comes out Friday. The Federal Reserve will hope the report shows headline inflation is either in line or below economists’ forecast of 2.8% for the year. Any higher, and investors might start worrying that the Fed’s quarter-point cut last week was premature and could allow inflation to sink its claws into the economy again.Indeed, the yields on the 10-year and…

BEIJING, CHINA – OCTOBER 12: The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) building is pictured on October 12, 2020 in Beijing, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesChina kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the fourth straight month on Monday despite the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut last week.The People’s Bank of China kept the one-year loan prime rate unchanged at 3.0% while the five-year rate remained at 3.5%, according to a statement. The one-year rate influences most new and outstanding loans, while the five-year benchmark affects mortgages.The central bank last trimmed the key lending rates by…

Asia-Pacific markets traded mostly higher Monday, tracking Wall Street’s gains on Friday stateside, as investors assessed China’s key lending rate decision.China’s CSI 300 opened flat after its central bank kept the loan prime rates (LPR) unchanged for the fourth month in a row, in line with a Reuters poll. The decision to stand pat comes after the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its rates by 25 basis points last week.The People’s Bank of China kept the one-year LPR unchanged at 3.0% while the five-year LPR remained at 3.5%, according to a statement Monday. The one-year LPR influences most new and outstanding…

Philippine police arrested dozens accused of hurling fire bombs and blocking roads near the presidential palace during clashes Sunday, while a separate anti-corruption rally stayed peaceful in the capital. Thousands gathered at city landmarks to denounce a scandal in which lawmakers and officials allegedly pocketed kickbacks from flood-control projects. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Police shield themselves beside a burning container during clashes with anti-corruption protesters in Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Police shield themselves beside a burning container during clashes with anti-corruption protesters in Manila, Philippines, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.…

Sam MarsdenMoises LlorensSep 21, 2025, 06:27 PM ETMarcus Rashford was benched for Barcelona’s 3-0 LaLiga win over Getafe on Sunday after his midweek heroics against Newcastle United in the Champions League.Reports suggested he was dropped because he arrived late for the activation session on the day of the game.A source confirmed he had arrived marginally late, but couldn’t confirm that was the reason he was not in the team, with coach Hansi Flick downplaying any potential issue.”It’s normal, because every three or four days we have a match,” he said of his decision to leave Rashford out after his brace…

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…THE TELEGRAPHWest Ham United will consider making a short-term appointment to the end of the season as the club look at potential successors to Graham Potter. THE SUNFormer Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo is the early bookies’ favourite to replace Graham Potter at West Ham.PSG’s clash with Marseille has been postponed to Monday evening, meaning that it will now clash with the Ballon d’Or ceremony.DAILY MAILEngland’s kits for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have reportedly been leaked, with the Football Association seemingly opting for a safe design following the controversy over…

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., Sept. 15, 2025.Brendan McDermid | ReutersU.S. stock futures were little changed Sunday night following a strong week for the major averages, in which the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 closed at fresh all-time highs.Dow futures fell by 51 points, or 0.11%. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 0.13% and 0.15%, respectively.The stock market posted a solid weekly advance. The S&P 500 and Dow rose 1.2% and 1%, respectively, for the week. The tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped 2.2%. The small-cap Russell…