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US President Trump keeps options on Iran open; says, "preference is to sol
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
Trump left all options on the table regarding Iran, saying it has long been US policy to never allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon. Trump said Tehran wants "to make a deal, but we haven't heard those secret words, 'We will never build a nuclear weapon.'"
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Trump declares national emergency to shield Venezuelan oil funds held in U
Updated : 2 months ago IST
According to the White House, the Executive Order blocks any attachment, judgment, lien, execution, garnishment or other judicial process against Venezuelan oil revenues and diluent sales deposited in US Treasury accounts. These funds, termed "Foreign Government Deposit Funds," are to remain
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US move on Venezuela's oil increases pressure on Brazil, Petrobras
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Indications that the United States could push for a revival of oil production in Venezuela, in line with plans outlined by President Donald Trump, are expected to alter the regional energy equation and pose fresh challenges for Brazil and its state-run oil major Petrobras.
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US mulling possible intervention in Iran, reports Jerusalem Post
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Iran has experienced periodic waves of demonstrations over recent years, driven by economic pressures, political repression, and dissatisfaction with clerical rule. The current protests, which intensified following a sharp currency decline and rising living costs, have disrupted commercial a
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'Afghan allies matter': Bush Center criticises suspension of Afghan immigr
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The George W. Bush Presidential Centre has criticised America's decision to suspend the immigration of Afghans, saying that the action punishes allies who risked their lives supporting American forces over decades, Khaama Press reported on Sunday.
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Spoken to China, Russia on denuclearisation of weapons: Trump
Updated : 3 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) stated that he has held discussions with China and Russia on the denuclearisation of nuclear weapons, expressing hopes that all sides could work toward reducing nuclear arsenals.
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Trump says he delivered "pretty strong words" on Ukraine in call with Euro
Updated : 3 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump stated he discussed Ukraine "in pretty strong words" with European leaders and is awaiting their responses before moving forward. He questioned Ukraine's war prospects, pushed for elections, and criticised Europe's handling of immigration and the conflict.
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US revokes 85,000 visas since January as Trump administration tightens imm
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The US State Department said 85,000 visas have been revoked since January, signalling the Trump administration's strengthened immigration enforcement. In a post on X, it said President Trump and Secretary Rubio "won't stop anytime soon," framing the visa actions as part of efforts to enha
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US Visa, Green Card to Get Tougher for Those With Diabetes, Obesity, Heart
Updated : 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 9: The United States has implemented a more stringent US visa health policy in a significant change to its immigration framework, which may have an impact on thousands of Indian and foreign applicants for US visa and Green Card applicants. Recent updates that have
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"I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries": Donal
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump has said that he would permanently pause migration from all "third-world countries", to allow the US system to terminate illegal admissions into the United States. This comes in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard service members in Washington, DC, on
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"Not confronting AQ Khan head-on was a mistake": Ex-CIA agent speaks on US
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In an interview with ANI, John Kiriakou, who spent 15 years in the CIA as an analyst and later in counterterrorism operations, said that the US had precise operational details of Khan, including his daily routine and residence. However, the agency was instructed not to act, following diplom
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"Saudis came to us and said, 'Please leave him alone'": Ex-CIA agent on US
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In an interview with ANI, the former agent, who spent 15 years in the CIA as an analyst and later as part of its counterterrorism operations, said the US had full operational details of Khan, including his whereabouts and daily routine, but was told to stand down following Saudi pressure.
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