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China remains among world's worst human traffickers as CCP's forced labour
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US State Department's 2025 TIP Report has again ranked China in Tier 3, the lowest category, over state-imposed forced labour and abuses against Uyghurs and minorities. The report cites detention camps, transnational repression, and lack of progress, with US officials urging stronger glo
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US citizen Amir Amiry 'wrongfully detained' in Afghanistan released: State
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US State Department released a statement celebrating Amiry's homecoming and highlighting the critical role of Qatar in securing his release.
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"H-1B policy to prioritise investment in America, calls for reducing trade
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US State Department's Hindustani Spokesperson, Margaret MacLeod, on Thursday underlined Washington's stance on H-1B visas and reiterated concerns over continued trade with Russia, particularly in the context of oil imports, amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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US again clarifies Trump's H-1B proclamation, says existing visa holders n
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The department debunked several false claims circulating after Trump signed the order last week. The US State Department stressed that the new H-1B rules "do not apply to any previously issued H-1B visas, or any petitions submitted prior to 12:01 am Eastern Daylight Time on September 21, 202
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EAM Jaishankar to meet US Secy of state Marco Rubio today, holds talks wit
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
External Affairs Minister who arrived in New York on Sunday, is set to meet with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio today, according to the US State Department's public schedule.
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US wants oversight of Pak defence budgets, seeks more accountability
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US State Department's 2025 Fiscal Transparency Report urged Pakistan to place defence and intelligence budgets under parliamentary or civilian oversight, Dawn reported. It also called for timely budget publication and fuller debt disclosure, while noting progress in audit independence
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Marco Rubio, Wang Yi hold call on bilateral, global issues
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation on Wednesday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to the US State Department.
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US State Department accuses China of genocide, crimes against humanity in
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The US State Department's human rights report accused China of "genocide and crimes against humanity" against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities, citing mass detentions, forced labour, and re-education programs. It highlighted severe restrictions on free expression, systemic discrimination,
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"Imputations, misrepresentations, one-sided projections": India on Human R
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Addressing the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that India does not attach any credence to such biased assessments and remains focused on advancing human rights through inclusive governance and development.
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50 militants killed in 4 days by Pakistani forces in major crackdown in Ba
Updated : 7 months, 1 week 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 relationship with India, Pakistan "remains unchanged, diplomats committ
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that the United States' relationship with both Pakistan and India "remains unchanged," adding that the "diplomats are committed to both nations."
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US-Pakistan hold dialogue on counterterrorism in Islamabad
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The United States and Pakistan held the latest round of the US-Pakistan Counterterrorism Dialogue in Islamabad on Tuesday (local time), reaffirming their shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
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