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Trump to rebrand Pentagon as 'Department of War' through executive order:
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump is set to sign an order renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War, CNN reported. The move, previewed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, follows Trump's remarks that the original name reflected America's military history and purpose.
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US revokes visas of Palestinian officials from UN meeting, alleging terror
Updated : 5 months, 2 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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Trump administration proposes to introduce restrictions on 'I' visa classi
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The Trump Administration has now decided to place restrictions on the duration of visa classification "I" which is issued to foreign journalists proposing to cover the United States and visa extension will be granted only if the immigration official is convinced of the activities of the
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US proposes fixed visa terms for students, exchange visitors and foreign m
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US Department of Homeland Security has proposed replacing open-ended visa stays for students, exchange visitors, and foreign media with fixed admission periods, requiring extensions for longer stays, citing oversight, fraud risks, and national security concerns. Public comments are in
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US Navy sailor convicted of espionage after selling military secrets to Ch
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"China persistently targets US military personnel, both those with and without clearances. This guilty verdict demonstrates that the FBI and our partners will thoroughly investigate and hold accountable anyone who endangers US national security. We advise both former and current US governmen
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US judge rejects DOJ bid to unseal Epstein grand jury records
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A federal judge has denied a request by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to unseal grand jury transcripts and exhibits from the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,
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50 militants killed in 4 days by Pakistani forces in major crackdown in Ba
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Just a day after the US Department of State designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, the Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), the Pakistan Armed Forces stated that it had killed at least 50 militants over four days in the Zhob district of Balochis
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US designates BLA, its alias the Majeed Brigade, a Foreign Terrorist Organ
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The US Department of State has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its alias, the Majeed Brigade, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), and adding the Majeed Brigade as an alias to BLA's previous Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) designation.
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'Our focus on ending conflict, addressing humanitarian situation in Gaza':
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Principal Deputy Spokesperson of the US Department of State, Tommy Pigott highlighted the priority of the US administration when it comes to the issue of Israel, where he stated that the focus is on ending the conflict, ensuring the release of hostages and getting in as much food as p
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US, European allies condemn Iran's threats on foreign soil, call for end t
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In a joint statement released by the US Department of State on Thursday (local time), the governments said they are "united in opposition" to Iran's operations overseas, which reportedly include assassination plots, abductions, and coordinated harassment campaigns.
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US sanctions hit Indian companies over Iran oil trade
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The US Department of State announced the sanctions on Wednesday, alleging the Indian firms knowingly engaged in "significant transactions" for the purchase and marketing of Iranian petroleum products, violating American sanctions on Iran.
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US Special Envoy to visit Middle East to finalise Gaza aid corridor
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In this context, the US Department of State confirmed that Special Envoy to the Middle East Steven Witkoff will travel to the Middle East to hold talks aimed at completing the arrangements for the corridor.
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