US visa interviews on hold; China slams fresh sanctions over Iran: SCMP’s 7 highlights

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US visa interviews on hold; China slams fresh sanctions over Iran: SCMP’s 7 highlights

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What does the pause on US green card and visa interviews mean for applicants worldwide? Photo: Getty Images

SCMPPublished: 12:45pm, 28 Aug 2026We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. The path to America is narrowing. Here’s what that means for legal immigrants

US green card interviews are on hold worldwide, student and work visas are subject to new restrictions, and citizenship is under fresh scrutiny. The SCMP breaks down what the latest US immigration crackdown means for people planning to study, work or settle in America.

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