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AsiaOne
10 hours ago
- Politics
- AsiaOne
US halts new student visa appointments - what now for students from Singapore?, Singapore News
Students from Singapore who are headed to the US are now facing uncertainty after President Donald Trump's administration recently ordered its missions abroad to stop scheduling new student visa appointments. Trump had alleged that top US universities are cradles of anti-American movements, with his administration revoking Harvard University's ability to enrol foreign students last week, a move later blocked by a federal judge, Reuters reported. An undergraduate student enrolling in Dartmouth — an Ivy League research university in New Hampshire, US — this year said he is worried about recent developments. The Singapore permanent resident, who requested anonymity, said: "The situation is definitely concerning, especially for international students, as it creates a lot of uncertainty." "Many of us are keeping a close eye on developments, as it's hard to predict how things might evolve." The undergraduate, who will be pursuing a liberal arts education, told AsiaOne that while his plans have not changed for the time being, he is mindful of factors such as the financial aid he will be receiving for his education and any potential changes should the school's federal funding be affected. According to Dartmouth's website, the college's financial aid programme is needs-based. The amount offered to students varies based on the expenses they might incur while studying as well as their household income. 'Horrible that this happened' A Singaporean student headed to Stanford University for graduate studies, who wished to remain anonymous, told AsiaOne that despite recent developments, his plans have not changed significantly. "As far as I can tell, it's business as usual from the school's administrative side — in fact, I just got my housing allocation and move-in date," he said. Other the other hand, he has heard of reports of ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents on campus prior to the ban, and investigations about DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), just like in other US universities. When asked how his plans to further his education might shift if he were unable to attend Stanford, he would be "quite devastated" and will request to defer admission to a later date. However, he said he will eventually try to apply for a job or a place in other schools and "continue living life". Explaining that he has heard about other reputable universities, both in the US and in other countries, extending offers to well-performing students affected by recent developments, the student said he is open to alternative opportunities if they come his way. The student also spoke about the ban previously placed by the Trump administration on Harvard, saying that it was "horrible that this happened". "International students across the board make a big choice - they have to leave their homes and their loved ones to go start a new life somewhere else, and they make that choice given certain guarantees, which are now gone," he added. Referring to the ban as "a slap in the face" for international students, he pointed out that the emotional stress from this situation cannot be undone even if the ban is reversed. "Most of the emotional stress comes from the reversal of the guarantee, and not its contents. If I go back on my commitments enough times, then you eventually just won't be able to trust what I say," he explained. 'Stay informed, but don't panic' Crimson Education, a university admissions consulting company with operations in Singapore, also weighed in on the recent halting of student visa appointments as well as the ban placed on Harvard. Founder and CEO Jamie Beaton told AsiaOne that the agency's advice to students and families is "simple". "Stay informed, but don't panic. The one of the top destinations for higher education globally," she said. "In the meantime, our team is focused on helping students stay informed, calm, and confident in their global opportunities." Beaton, who is a Harvard graduate, also said the university is one of the most well-resourced institutions in the world, both financially and legally, and has always been a strong advocate for its international student community. "We trust that they are already taking the necessary steps to protect both current and future international students," she added. Singapore monitoring impact: MFA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) told AsiaOne that with the US reportedly enhancing its vetting and screening for foreign nationals seeking admission into the country, Singaporeans travelling there should contact the US Embassy in Singapore for up-to-date information and comply with the relevant entry requirements. Students are also advised to stay in touch with their International Student Services offices regularly for updates on entry requirements for international students. Singaporeans who require consular assistance during their travel to the US may contact the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission or the MFA, added the ministry. On May 27, MFA said that Singapore is monitoring the impact on the academic prospects of Singaporean students after the Trump administration terminated Harvard University's right to host and enrol foreign students and scholars. The Singapore Embassy in Washington DC has engaged the US State Department and Department of Homeland Security, while MFA said they have since set up support structures for affected students. There are currently 151 Singaporean scholars and students enrolled in Harvard, according to the school's International Office. Affected Singaporean students at Harvard may register themselves at to be added to a group communication channel that is hosted by the MFA's Consular Department and the Singapore Global Network, said the ministry. The Singapore Ambassador in Washington DC will also be holding a virtual town hall with Singaporean students in Harvard at 5pm on Friday local time (5am on Saturday, Singapore time) and students should remain in contact with the International Student Services of Harvard for updates, it added. A Public Service Division (PSD) spokesperson told AsiaOne that they are closely monitoring the developments and have reached out to the relevant officials. "There are 12 Public Service Commission scholarship holders currently enrolled in Harvard University and we are in touch with them," said the spokesperson. "As for new scholars, we will discuss their study plans with them and give them the support they need, as we regularly do." Federal judge blocks Harvard ban On May 29, US District Judge Allison Burroughs in Boston said she would extend an order blocking President Donald Trump's administration from immediately revoking Harvard's ability to enroll international students, reported Reuters. This a victory for the Ivy League school that is entangled in multiple battles with the administration. The Trump administration had attempted to force current foreign students in Harvard to transfer to other schools or lose their legal status. It had also threatened to expand this crackdown to other colleges. Harvard had previously refused to provide information that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanded about some foreign student visa holders in the university. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on May 28 that the US will start revoking visas of Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields. [[nid:718500]]
CTV News
13 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Police continue investigation into fatal daytime shooting in Dartmouth, N.S.
Few details have been released by Halifax Regional Police about the fatal daytime shooting in the area of Highfield Park Drive and True North Crescent in Dartmouth, N.S., around noon Thursday. A man in his 50s was found suffering from gunshot wounds in a vehicle. Despite police performing CPR, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. 'Halifax Regional Police are currently continuing their investigation into the suspicious death there and the coroner has not released information in the person or the cause of death there. They are conducting interviews and checking for witnesses for information,' says Const. Paul Desrochers. Police say they do not believe this to be a random incident but aren't releasing the identity of the victim until an autopsy is completed. Family members and friends have identified the man as Tyson Cain. Tyson Cain Family of Tyson Cain have identified him as the victim of a shooting in Dartmouth, N.S. (Courtesy: Cyndi Cain-Holmes) 'I didn't believe it. I left work frantically, calling his phone, I must have called him about 20 times, and he never answered the phone. When I got there, I saw a lot of people that didn't live in the community that had heard prior, too. That was when I found out and it was devastating. It's unbelievable, it's still very hard to believe,' Cyndi Cain-Holmes, aunt of Tyson. 'The fact that how senseless gun violence is and that I wanted to vomit because I couldn't believe what I heard, I couldn't believe it was true, but because my brother called me and told me I knew it was true, but I just couldn't believe it,' Cain-Holmes said they were like siblings, growing up together and even living together earlier in life. She said Cain had bought a piece of land in Lawrencetown, N.S., and planned to build a summer camp for kids. 'It's definitely like a bad dream because if doesn't make sense. My brother is 52 years old, and it doesn't make sense at this stage in the game where life is really starting to look up for him,' says Cain-Holmes. 'He was a good man. People like to assume it must be because of this or because of that or street violence but that's not the lifestyle that he was into nowadays,' says Giselle Cunningham, a family friend. His family will remember him as a father who doted on his family and children as well as someone who loved to cook and was into the music scene. 'He was changing lives in our community, he was helping young men, he was always pouring into people and helping. You know, it doesn't make sense that my brother is dead, it just doesn't make sense,' explains Cain-Holmes. Police say they don't believe the public is at risk from the shooting and are asking anyone who has information or video related to the incident to come forward. 'Police were only on scene well after the fact so we're really hoping that the general public will come forward and assist us with that sort of thing. Any suspects, any vehicles that may have been involved, anything that would point us in the direction for this investigation,' says Const. Desrochers. Shooting Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting in Dartmouth, N.S. (Source: Emma Convey/CTV News Atlantic) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
CTV News
16 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Dartmouth man charged with sexual offences against youth victim: RCMP
An RCMP vehicle can be seen in this file photo. (David Prisciak/CTV News) A 30-year-old Dartmouth, N.S., man had been charged with sexual offences allegedly committed against a youth victim that was known to him. The RCMP executed a warrant to enter a residence near the 9500 block of Highway 7 Thursday evening in connection with an ongoing sexual assault investigation. 'Inside the home, officers located and safely arrested a 30-year-old Dartmouth man involved in a sexual assault, and two other men for unrelated matters. At the scene, a stolen motorcycle was also recovered,' reads a news release from the Nova Scotia RCMP. Codie Kenneth Bruce Horne has been charged with: uttering threats sexual assault sexual interference invitation to sexual touching two counts of failure to comply with a release order intimidation of a justice system participant Horne was held in custody and was scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court Friday. For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
The Guardian
a day ago
- Business
- The Guardian
End-of-terrace homes in England and Wales
Royal William Square is a 20-home estate built in 2007 just behind the dunes of Camber Sands beach. On the end of one of the terraces is a three-bedroom house built with a focus on being low carbon. It has a sedum planted green roof and double-glazed timber doors. A communal air-source heat pump services the neighbourhood while solar panels heat the water. There is underfloor heating running downstairs. To enjoy the environment around it, the house has two balconies, a terrace and a patio. £495,000 The Modern House 020 3795 5920 Photograph: PR IMAGE At the end of a multicoloured terrace is a three-bedroom cottage in pale-blue pebbledash – which is fitting, given it is just minutes from the sea. The separate kitchen and sitting room are on the ground floor, with two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first and another bedroom in the eaves, with views across Start Bay. Outside is a courtyard garden and a collection of outbuildings, which have been converted into a store, study and utility room. Halfway between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge, at one end of a beautiful stretch of beach. £475,000. Marchand Petit, 01548 857 588 Photograph: Marchand Petit This Victorian home sits just off Clapham Common Westside in the popular 'between the commons' part of south-west London. It is close to the shops, restaurants, bars and nurseries around Northcote Road with 89 hectares of Clapham Common parkland on its doorstep. Spanning four floors, the handsome house has five bedrooms and five bathrooms and a sociable kitchen with a roof lantern bringing more light into the back of the property. The worktops look out on to the walled and neat low-maintenance garden. £2m. Wilfords, 07896 961 777 Photograph: Wilfords The pretty harbourside village is a few minutes away from St David's, with views over St Brides Bay and even better views of the peninsula from the rocky headland above. On the high street, in the centre of the village, is a stone cottage with three bedrooms. The kitchen runs the width of the property, opening into the dining room. There is a separate living room. For sea swimmers there is an outside hot-water shower in the garden and storage buildings. The EPC energy efficiency rating is down at E with a potential of C. £390,000. Country Living Group, 01434 622 234 Photograph: Country Living Group On Oak Road, one of the sought-after 'tree roads' lined with mature trees and high-value properties, is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom Victorian house with red-brick detailing behind a low stone wall. Recently renovated, there are glazed concertina doors that fold back to link the kitchen and garden. There is a path at the side of the kitchen that has not yet been completed. Within the footprint, the owners have also managed to carve out a wine cellar and a cinema room. Hale station is just a few minutes' walk away. £785,000. Jackson Stops, 0161 928 8881 Photograph: Alex Reay
CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Man shot and killed in Dartmouth neighbourhood
Halifax Regional Police respond to a fatal shooting in the Highfield Park area of Dartmouth, N.S., on May 29, 2025. (Emma Convey/CTV Atlantic) Police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed in the north end of Dartmouth, N.S., Thursday. Halifax Regional Police (HRP) responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Highfield Park Drive and True North Crescent around noon. Officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds when they arrived. Police performed CPR on the victim, but he died at the scene. No details about the victim have been released, pending an autopsy. Police say they are treating the incident as a homicide. Highfield Park shooting Halifax Regional Police investigate a fatal shooting in the Highfield Park area of Dartmouth, N.S., on May 29, 2025. (Emma Convey/CTV Atlantic) There is a heavy police presence in the area as they investigate the shooting and HRP is asking people to avoid the area. They are also asking anyone with video footage from the area, or information about the incident, to contact Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5020. No other details have been released at this time. More to come... For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
