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China's political pressure on Taiwan draws international pushback at UN
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Nine of Taiwan's allies wrote to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urging the UN to resist China's pressure and allow Taiwan's meaningful participation. They argued Resolution 2758 has been misused to exclude Taiwan and warned its distortion threatens peace in the Taiwan Strait and Indo-
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ADB warns Pakistan as it struggles to capitalise on digital trade
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Pakistan is falling behind its regional peers in the digital trade sector due to fragmented regulations, inadequate infrastructure, and poor policy coordination, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned in a report released on September 19. The ADB's study, Digitally Connected Central Asia Re
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"The approach is quite negative": Ex-diplomat KP Fabian on US H-1B visa fe
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian termed the US H-1B visa fee hike as negative but noted it now applies only to fresh applications. He said current visa holders face no change, warned earlier proposals risked family separation, and added the US modified rules after corporate opposition.
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"70% of H-1B visa holders are Indians," says Visa consultant Bikram Chabha
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Bikram Chabhal, president of AVIC, said Trump's decision to raise the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000 will heavily impact Indians, who form 70% of holders. He warned companies may struggle to pay, but added India could benefit if skilled workers return home.
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Kremlin calls Trump's "frustration" with Ukraine peace talks "understandab
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said US President Donald Trump's "emotional" stance on Ukraine talks is understandable. Trump voiced frustration, saying Ukraine "let me down." Russian FM Sergey Lavrov noted Trump seeks quick solutions. Trump also warned of new sanctions but urged Europe to s
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US ends Temporary Protected Status for Syrians, orders departures within 6
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The US ended Temporary Protected Status for over 6,000 Syrians, giving them 60 days to leave or face deportation. Homeland Security said conditions in Syria no longer justify protection, while critics warned the move forces migrants back to unsafe conditions and hurts US employers relying on
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"He is keen on scoring a self-goal": Former diplomat KP Fabian on Trump's
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Former diplomat KP Fabian criticised US President Donald Trump's order raising H-1B visa sponsorship fees to USD 100,000, calling it "an atrocity and unnecessary." He warned it would hurt Indians and the American economy, saying Trump was "keen on scoring a self-goal."
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Hezbollah chief urges Saudi Arabia to reconcile, unite against Israel amid
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem urged Saudi Arabia to reconcile with the group and unite against Israel, saying its weapons target only Israel. He warned pressure aids Israel, as strikes killed civilians in southern Lebanon. Lebanon accused Israel of violating the 2024 ceasefire despite continue
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Trump says US seeks to reclaim Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base
Updated : 11 months ago IST
US President Donald Trump said Washington is working to reclaim Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, citing its proximity to China's nuclear facilities. China urged respect for Afghan sovereignty, while Kabul reiterated opposition to foreign troops. Afghan analysts warned against force as Russia c
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Taiwan denounces Chinese defence minister's remarks, reasserts sovereignty
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Taiwan officials also accused Beijing of engaging in "lawfare," manipulating international legal and historical narratives to portray Taiwan as an internal issue. Such tactics, they warned, are designed to legitimise aggression, alter the regional status quo, and destabilise peace and securi
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"If US isn't interested in a strong Europe, hard to imagine interest in a
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Eurasia Group President and political scientist Ian Bremmer told ANI that Modi stepping into Putin's limousine was a direct signal to Washington amid oil tensions, highlighted US "hypocrisy" on Russian trade, warned allies of American unreliability, and said if the US isn't interested in a s
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"The Trump family and its circle show kleptocratic, oligarchic impulse, do
Updated : 11 months ago IST
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer said the Trump family's dealings with Pakistan are "mostly about business" and show "a kleptocratic, oligarchic impulse." He linked the Saudi-Pakistan pact to regional tensions, warned of security complications for In
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