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US Secy of State Marco Rubio meets Ahmed al-Sharaa, first Syrian president
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
They discussed ongoing counterterrorism efforts, efforts to locate missing Americans, and the importance of Israel-Syria relations in achieving greater regional security, according to a readout of their meeting.
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Ahmed al-Sharaa makes history, becomes 1st Syrian to address UNGA in 60 ye
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa is making history as the first Syrian leader to address the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in over 60 years, marking a significant milestone in Syria's diplomatic journey.
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Indian ambassador meets Nepal Energy Minister Kulman Ghising, reaffirms su
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ambassador Srivastava reached the office of Ghising where he reaffirmed support for the development of critical sectors of Nepal. This comes in line with India's continued diplomatic engagement following Nepal's recent political transition.
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China's political pressure on Taiwan draws international pushback at UN
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nine of Taiwan's allies wrote to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urging the UN to resist China's pressure and allow Taiwan's meaningful participation. They argued Resolution 2758 has been misused to exclude Taiwan and warned its distortion threatens peace in the Taiwan Strait and Indo-
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H-1B fee hike order rushed, now being rolled back like 'toothpaste back in
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev criticised the US decision to raise the H-1B visa sponsorship fee to USD 100,000, calling it rushed and restrictive. He said the move hampers the flow of skilled Indian professionals, reflects pressure from US politics, and risks hurting innovation despite p
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"The approach is quite negative": Ex-diplomat KP Fabian on US H-1B visa fe
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian termed the US H-1B visa fee hike as negative but noted it now applies only to fresh applications. He said current visa holders face no change, warned earlier proposals risked family separation, and added the US modified rules after corporate opposition.
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"Suspend Israel from privilege": French legend Cantona calls to ban Israel
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking at the "Together for Palestine" concert in London on Friday, Cantona, an outright icon in the sport and also known for his outspoken political views, urged global football governing bodies and clubs to take a stand against Israel.
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'The Diplomat' season 3 trailer: Keri Russell's Kate Wyler faces new power
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Actors Keri Russell and Bradley Whitford are back in the spotlight as the first trailer for Season 3 of 'The Diplomat' is finally out.
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"India should pick up this challenge, develop expertise," Ex Diplomat on H
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sikri, while talking to ANI on US President Donald Trump signing an Executive Order to raise the fee that companies pay to sponsor H-1B applicants to USD 100,000, said that US President Donald Trump appears to have taken the decision to appease his MAGA base.
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"Centre should have engaged in diplomacy": Telangana Minister slams govern
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Telangana Information Technology Minister Sridhar Babu Duddilla on Saturday slammed the Union Government after the US Government announced a new USD 100,000 annual fee on H1B visa applications and termed it an "unreasonable" move.
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"Weakness of our diplomacy": Sachin Pilot slams government on US' H-1B vis
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday criticised the US move to impose USD 100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications and also targeted the Modi government, saying "unilateral actions are being taken and we are unable to do anything".
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Trump's H-1B visa fee hike "two-edged sword" for US innovation, India's IT
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former senior Indian diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Saturday described US President Donald Trump's proclamation of imposing a USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications as a "two-edged sword", warning that it could undermine America's IT innovation while significantly impacting Indian com
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