Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) Newly declassified US diplomatic records show that India played a decisive role in shaping the Paris climate agreement. The documents reveal that New Delhi helped force… Continue reading Declassified US records reveal how India shaped Paris climate deal and protected growth
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) The US government has cited concerns related to manipulation and abuse in the H-1B visa system as a key driver behind its decision to overhaul how… Continue reading US targets alleged manipulation in H-1B system under new rule
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) A US federal appeals court has upheld the conviction of Umar Farooq Chaudhry, a dual US-Pakistani citizen accused of trying to join violent jihad overseas. The… Continue reading US court rejects speedy trial claim, upholds terror conviction of Pakistani American
Washington, Dec 26 (IANS) The US International Trade Commission has taken up a complaint that targets several Pakistan-based dental product exporters, opening the door to possible import bans on their… Continue reading US trade panel probes Pakistani dental exporters
Amman, Dec 25 (IANS) Jordan carried out a series of airstrikes in southern Syria’s Sweida province, targeting suspected drug smuggling networks and storage sites near the border, Syrian media and… Continue reading Jordan launches airstrikes on suspected drug networks along Syrian border
Seoul, Dec 25 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said South Korea’s plan to build nuclear-powered submarines will “worsen the instability” in the region, calling Seoul’s move a threat… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim warns Seoul’s nuclear-powered submarine plan will ‘worsen instability’
Aden (Yemen), Dec 25 (IANS) Yemen’s internationally recognised government and the Houthi group have signed an agreement to recover and exchange thousands of bodies from both sides of the conflict,… Continue reading Yemen’s warring sides agree to exchange bodies after prisoner deal
Washington, Dec 25, (IANS) Influential American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has said that India-US relations are under strain, and blamed policies pursued by President Donald Trump for weakening economic and security… Continue reading Trump policies straining India-US ties: Top Democrat Congressman (IANS Interview)
Borno (Nigeria), Dec 25 (IANS) An explosion tore through a mosque in the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state, during evening prayers, killing at least ten… Continue reading Ten killed as blast rips through mosque in Nigeria
Sydney, Dec 24 (IANS) The parliament of Australia’s state of New South Wales (NSW) had passed tough new gun and protest laws in response to the fatal mass shooting at… Continue reading Australia’s state of NSW tightens gun, protest laws after Bondi fatal mass shooting
Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) Indian H-1B visa holders are facing months-long uncertainty after US consulates in India delayed appointments due to new screening requirements, a development that has triggered concern… Continue reading Visa delays leave H-1B families stranded abroad amid tougher US vetting
Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) More than 20 US states on Tuesday moved to block the Trump administration’s new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, warning that the measure would disrupt schools… Continue reading 20 US States warn Trump’s $100K H-1B fee threatens schools, hospitals
Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) Raising alarm over a political party ban, powerful US lawmakers have told Bangladesh’s interim government that free and fair elections cannot be held if political participation… Continue reading US lawmakers flag risks to Bangladesh elections
Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) The US Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to send the National Guard to the state of Illinois, dealing a setback to the administration. The… Continue reading US Supreme Court blocks Trump administration from deploying National Guard to Illinois
Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) US immigration authorities say they are tightening oversight of H-1B visas and other legal immigration programs, citing fraud investigations, new regulatory limits, and a broader enforcement… Continue reading USCIS tightens H-1B, legal immigration in 2025 review
