Speaking from Beijing, President Donald Trump publicly backed Chinese students studying in the United States, even as he acknowledged this clashes with parts of his right-wing base. He said excluding students is “insulting” and argued that lower-tier US universities would be hit if Chinese enrollment falls. Trump also highlighted China’s growing university quality in science and technology. Chinese enrollment has declined amid perceived hostility and economic pressures, alongside China’s own expanding higher-education sector.
Nepal has strongly rejected media claims that Indians face new restrictions, hassles, or fixed stay limits when entering the country. Nepal’s Tourism Board said the longstanding open-border arrangements and bilateral people-to-people ties remain unchanged, and there is no time limit on stays for Indian nationals. Reports citing a 30-day limit were also denied, with officials noting that vehicle entry permits can be issued for 30 days and renewed with fees. Nepal says it is instead improving land-route travel through a new online facilitation system.
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Rural South Carolina districts such as Allendale County are struggling as international teachers leave after rising visa sponsorship costs and immigration uncertainty under the Trump administration. The resulting gap deepens an already severe teacher shortage, leaving schools to weigh options like online classes or using uncertified staff—moves that threaten education quality.
Australia may see international student numbers fall as higher visa costs and rising refusal rates weigh on demand. The ELICOS and VET sectors face particular pressure, even as higher education enrolments increase. The bigger problem is weaker intake from China and unusually high rejections of applicants from India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, threatening the country’s education pipeline.
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