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US revokes foreign terrorist designation of Syria's HTS
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US has revoked the Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) designation of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Syria-based organisation which had ties with al-Qaeda and was also a front of al-Nusrah.
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"Quad countries are major maritime partners," US State Department Deputy S
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Houston said that these countries understand the maritime issues that these countries face.
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US student visa applications have opened, says State Department official
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston on Wednesday (local time) stated that student visa applications for the United States are now open and encouraged students to apply, while underlining that all visa decisions are taken keeping US national security in mind.
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India is an essential partner, we want fair and reciprocal trade: US State
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mingon Houston on Wednesday (local time) emphasised that India is an "essential partner" of Washington in the Indo-Pacific region as the talks for a bilateral trade agreement between both nations are underway.
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Quad focused on territorial integrity, sovereignty and rule of law, says U
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mignon Houston on Wednesday (local time) emphasised that territorial integrity, respect for the rule of law, and sovereignty were part of the discussion during the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM).
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Marco Rubio engages with Bangladesh's Chief Advisor; reaffirms commitment
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with the Chief Advisor of Bangladesh's Interim Government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The Secretary and Chief Advisor affirmed their shared commitment to deepening economic ties between the United States and Bangladesh and to enhancing security and stabil
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US tightens visa rules for Pakistani applicants
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The US consulates in Karachi and Lahore have instructed F, M, and J visa applicants to make their social media profiles public for enhanced vetting, ARY News reported. The move is part of stricter US immigration checks aimed at improving national security and detecting potential threats.
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US to hold QUAD Foreign Ministers meeting on July 1: State Department
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the Foreign Ministers from the QUAD countries on July 1 in Washington DC for the QUAD Foreign Ministers Meeting, the Principal Deputy Spokesperson for US Department of State Tommy Pigott announced on Thursday (US local time).
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Gujarat CM Patel reviews implementation of over Rs 18,000 crore high-prior
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel gave directives in a high-level review meeting to complete the state's inclusive development-oriented projects within the stipulated timeline and with quality standards, the Chief Minister's office said in a press release.
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Prepared for rescue, restoration work: Himachal Pradesh PWD Minister Vikra
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
"Even before the arrival of the monsoon, we held joint meetings with the State Disaster Management Authority, the Meteorological Department and all other state departments. I have already reviewed the preparations, and a detailed review meeting of the PWD will be conducted soon," Sing told A
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Bangladesh NSA meets US Deputy Secretary of State, discusses democratic tr
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Bangladesh's National Security Adviser (NSA) Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau at the State Department in Washington, DC, Bangladesh Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement on Thursday.
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Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon: US State Department describes Trump as
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Addressing a press briefing, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that President Donald Trump's commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities is a policy consistent since taking office.
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