World News: Marco Rubio says U.S. revoked at least 300 students' visas for pro-Palestinian activities

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The U.S. government has intensified its crackdown on foreign students involved in anti-Israel pro-Palestinian activities leading to the revocation of visas and the detention of students.

On Thursday local time, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the State Department has revoked the visas of over 300 foreign students.

The action is part of the Trump administration's broader initiative to identify and expel individuals who are believed to be supportive of Hamas.

Rubio told reporters on a visit to Guyana, "Every time I find one of these lunatics, I take away their visas."

Among those affected is Rumeysa Ozturk, a 30-year-old Turkish national and Ph.D. student at Tufts University who was apprehended on Tuesday.

The Department of Homeland Security alleges that Ozturk engaged in activities supporting Hamas, though specific evidence has not been disclosed.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland was "serious."

At the International Arctic Forum in Murmansk on Thursday, Putin stated the U.S. had a longstanding interest in the mineral-rich territory.

He said that while the Greenland issue does not directly involve Russia, the U.S. plans "have old historical origins" and aren't just "extravagant talks."

Meanwhile, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has reiterated that Greenland is not for sale and reaffirmed Denmark's commitment to supporting Greenland's autonomy.

Also, referring to U.S. Vice President JD Vance's planned visit to the U.S. military base in Greenland, she stated, "The visit is clearly not about what Greenland needs or wants."

In Egypt, six Russian tourists died on Thursday when a sightseeing submarine sank off the coast of the city of Hurghada.

Others have been successfully saved, with some sustaining injuries.

The vessel, named Sindbad, was carrying 45 tourists from various countries, including India and Sweden, along with five Egyptian crew members.

The incident occurred approximately 1,000 meters offshore during a routine underwater tour of the Red Sea's coral reefs, where the recreational submarine dived to depths of 20 to 25 meters to showcase the marine life.

The cause of the sinking is still under investigation.

Finally, Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 opened to the public on Friday, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, featuring 240 galleries from 42 countries.

An off-site art installation has also been created at a high-end shopping center near the official show venue.

The fair showcases a diverse range of artistic practices, including performance and digital art, with over half of the participating galleries originating from the Asia-Pacific region.

Art Basel 2025, the largest and most prestigious event in the Asia Pacific region, will run from March 28 to 30.

Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.