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US revokes over 100,000 visas of individuals involved in "criminal activit
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, the Department of State said that the revocations include around 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialised visas issued to individuals who had encounters with US law enforcement for criminal activity.
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Washington reiterates support for Myanmar on Independence Day, raises conc
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The United States is deeply concerned about the ongoing crisis in Burma. We urge the military regime to cease violence, ensure unhindered access to humanitarian assistance, release those unjustly detained, and engage in dialogue to pursue a peaceful and long-term end to the crisis," the US
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US military stages "attack demo" Near Venezuela ahead of Maduro 'terror d
Updated : 4 months ago IST
This comes as the United States Department of State has announced its intention to designate the Venezuela-based Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), with the designation set to take effect on November 24. According to the State Department, the cartel is led by Madu
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US Treasury tightens sanctions on Iran's shadow oil network, Indian firm a
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The US Department of State and Department of Treasury announced new sanctions targeting Iran's shadow oil network, naming companies and individuals across several countries, including India.
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US sanctions entities in Myanmar, Thailand for 'fraudulent investment scam
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The United States has sanctioned five individuals and three entities located in Myanmar and Thailand, alleging their involvement in "forced labor compounds that carry out fraudulent investment scams online", the Department of State announced in a statement on Wednesday (local time).
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"Another corrupt ruling by ICJ": US criticises UN's top court rebuking Isr
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"Another corrupt ruling by the ICJ. As President Trump and Secretary Rubio work tirelessly to bring peace to the region, this so-called 'court' issues a nakedly politicized non-binding "advisory opinion" unfairly bashes Israel and gives UNRWA a free pass for its deep entanglement with and
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"Wish a peaceful and joyful Diwali to all who celebrate," US Secy of State
Updated : 5 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, extended warm wishes on the occasion of Diwali on the behalf of the Department of State.
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US to revoke Colombian President's visa over "reckless, incendiary actions
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US Department of State said on Friday (US local time) that it will be revoking the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro over his actions of inciting violence and urging American soldiers to disobey orders.
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US wants oversight of Pak defence budgets, seeks more accountability
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US State Department's 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report urged Pakistan to place defence and intelligence budgets under parliamentary or civilian oversight, Dawn reported. It also called for timely budget publication and fuller debt disclosure, while noting progress in audit independence
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Trade For Impact Conference Highlighted South Asia's Women Entrepreneurs a
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 16: WEConnect International, with support from the U.S. Department of State, hosted the final Regional Business Conference "Trade For Impact" under the project "Maximising Women Business Owner Contributions through Trade" in Bengaluru. In South Asia,
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US official expresses regret over South Korean workers' detention in Georg
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Christopher Landau, deputy secretary of state, visited Seoul for a meeting with South Korean First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo.
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US revokes visas of Palestinian officials from UN meeting, alleging terror
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a statement by the US Department of State, the visa ban applies to officials from the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organisation who are not based at the Palestinian mission to the UN.
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