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US warns its citizens against travelling to Israel, West Bank and Gaza
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
The advisory cautioned US citizens not to travel to the country due to "armed conflict, terrorism and civil unrest."
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US exempts Afghan SIV holders from travel ban, reaffirms visa support
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US has confirmed that Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders are exempt from the travel ban. Visa processing will continue at embassies worldwide, offering relief to Afghans who supported US missions. Human rights groups welcomed the move, calling it vital for protecting vulnerable
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US withdraws non-essential staff from Middle East as tension mounts in reg
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US is withdrawing the presence of people who are not deemed essential to operations in the Middle East due to the potential for regional unrest, the US State Department and military said on Wednesday as tensions with neighboring Iran rose amid deteriorating nuclear talks.
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Gujarat CM reviews state departments' preparedness for monsoon conditions
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel obtained detailed information regarding the state government's preparedness and proactive planning to effectively manage the anticipated monsoon conditions during a high-level review meeting
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Trump deploying "additional" 2,000 National Guard troops in LA amid ongoin
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
United States President Donald Trump is sending an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal law enforcement officers in Los Angeles, the Department of Defence confirmed on Tuesday (local times)
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US State Department issues annual report on access to Tibetan areas
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The report highlights ongoing restrictions imposed by Chinese authorities on US diplomats, journalists, and citizens seeking to enter Tibet.
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We are going to be looking at you: US State Department on strict vetting f
Updated : 10 months ago IST
US State Department on Tuesday (local time) emphasised on the seriousness of the vetting process for visa allotment amid reports that the Donald Trump administration is considering implementation of severe social media screening for student visas.
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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleges Nehru, Indira planned to give Kashmir terri
Updated : 10 months ago IST
BJP leader Nishikant Dubey on Monday shared a declassified 1963 telegram from the U.S. State Department, alleging that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and her father, Jawaharlal Nehru, were responsible for decisions that led to territorial concessions to Pakistan.
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US imposes visa restrictions on Indian travel agencies facilitating "illeg
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
United States on Monday announced visa restrictions on owners, executives, and senior officials of travel agencies in India for "knowingly facilitating illegal immigration" to the United States.
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US Senator Ted Cruz urges lifting restrictions on displaying Taiwan flag
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Cruz expressed concerns over the Biden administration's policy, which he believes is influenced by China's pressure.
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US welcomes Ukraine-Russia prisoner exchange agreement
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov today. Secretary Rubio welcomed the prisoner exchange agreement reached during the May 16 Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul and delivered President Trump's strong message: the United States is committed to achie
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US State Dept authorises foreign military sales case for Turkiye to buy Ad
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a statement, the US State Department said, "The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Turkiye of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated
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