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US to make visa bond requirements permanent, affecting mostly African countries

US to make visa bond requirements permanent, affecting mostly African countries

Published 2 days ago

US closes Consulate General in Pak's Peshawar citing safety of diplomatic staff

The State Department, however, stressed that the decision does not signal a change in Washington's priorities in Pakistan.

Published 15 days ago

Founder wears late grandmother’s saree at State Department event: ‘We made it'

A founder carried her grandmother’s memory to the US State Department by wearing her green saree.

Published 54 days ago

What Trump's latest visa processing freeze means for FIFA World Cup attendees

A giant model of the official Trionda pro match ball for the FIFA 2026 World Cup is displayed inside the Adidas store in Manhattan

Published 200 days ago

US updates travel advisory for exotic tourist destination; warns of violence

US has updated its travel advisory for Madagascar

Published 288 days ago

US designates Balochistan Liberation Army as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation

The Balochistan Liberation Army was designated as an SDGT in 2019 following several terrorist attacks.

Updated 356 days ago

Trump has 9 drug cartels on hit list; sends US army to neutralize them: Report

President Donald Trump signs a proclamation declaring National Purple Heart Day in the East Room of the White House

Published 359 days ago

Alert for US travelers: State Department to charge bond of up to $15,000

Consular officers will likely demand a $10,000 bond for adults and a $5,000 bond for children.

Updated 363 days ago

Donald Trump to impose travel ban on 36 countries? Here's what we know

This memo comes one week after Trump brought back his first-term travel ban.

Updated 413 days ago

US accuses Chinese satellite firm of aiding Houthi strikes on its assets

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce aid the assistance by the firm to the Houthis had continued even though the United States had engaged with Beijing on the issue. (File)

Published 472 days ago

Donald Trump eyes slashing US State Department by 50%: Report

Trump tariff: Donald Trump raised the duties on China to 125 per cent after Beijing hikes levies on US goods to 84 per cent.

Published 474 days ago

DOGE finalises shutting down USAID, employees to be laid off by September 2025

The process of shutting down USAID began in February, with workers getting placed on indefinite leave by the Trump administration as a part of cost-cutting initiatives

Updated 488 days ago

Trump administration to officially end USAID, merge it with State Dept on July 1

The Trump administration is officially ending the USAID program and will merge some of its operations with the State Department on July 1

Published 492 days ago

US issues travel ban against former Argentine President over corruption charges

Former Argentine President Fernández has been banned from entering the United States

Published 499 days ago

Member of Elon Musk's DOGE takes up senior post at USAID, email says

Member of Elon Musk's DOGE takes up senior post at USAID, email says

Published 501 days ago

State Dept denies deleting data on halted p

State Dept denies deleting data on halted p

Published 501 days ago

US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence

US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence

Published 533 days ago

US halts issuing gender-neutral 'X' passports under President Trump’s directive

President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the economy during an event at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.

Updated 554 days ago

US to resume sales of 'offensive' weapons to Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden took office in 2021 pledging a new approach to Saudi Arabia that emphasizes human rights and immediately announced that the administration would only send "defensive" weaponry to the longtime US partner.

Published 720 days ago

US removes Cuba from list of countries not cooperating fully against terrorism

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

Published 809 days ago

US 'alarmed' by Hong Kong security law, sees 'closing' of freedoms

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee, center, speaks to lawmakers following the passing of the Basic Law Article 23 legislation

Updated 866 days ago

Senators approve an Asia veteran as No. 2 diplomat, underscoring US efforts to keep focus on China

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Updated 908 days ago

US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row

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Updated 913 days ago

US envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu set to wrap up stint at month-end

US envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu set to wrap up stint at month-end

Updated 934 days ago

Long-time US doctor suddenly loses citizenship after trying to renew his passpor

Long-time Virginia doctor, Dr. Siavash Sobhani, faces citizenship revocation after passport renewal

Updated 977 days ago

Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war

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Published 1015 days ago

Indian-origin diplomat nominated as US ambassador to Indonesia

Indian-origin US diplomat Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir

Published 1015 days ago

Can’t comment on NewsClick’s China link, respect media freedom: US

Delhi Police Special cell arrested founder- editor-in-chief of NewsClick Prabir Purkayastha from his office, on Tuesday. (Raj K Raj/ HT)

Published 1034 days ago

India partnership bound by shared values, ideas: US dy secy of state

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Updated 1036 days ago

G20, 2+2 talks in focus during Jaishankar-Blinken meet

External affairs minister S Jaishankar with US secretary of state Antony Blinken at the State Department in Washington DC. (PTI)

Updated 1038 days ago

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