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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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US tightens visa rules for Pakistani applicants
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks 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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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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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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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, 3 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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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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