The United States announced a phased closure of its Peshawar consulate, shifting diplomatic responsibilities to Islamabad while citing staff safety and resource efficiency. Washington said engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and broader US-Pakistan relations will continue through remaining missions
US State Department disclosed gifts given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian officials to US leaders, including Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris and others, detailing items, values, disposal, and transfers to National Archives under federal protocol rules requirements
US State Department to suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries from January 21, citing concerns that applicants may rely on public welfare. The move follows stricter ‘public charge’ rules under the Trump administration
The US has approved arms sales to Taiwan worth over $10 billion, including HIMARS launchers, ATACMS missiles, howitzers and drones, a move expected to further strain relations with China, which strongly opposes military support to Taipei.
The US State Department said it has “credible reports” that Hamas may plan an attack on Palestinian civilians in Gaza — an act that would breach the Trump-brokered ceasefire. Washington warned measures would be taken to protect Gaza and uphold the truce.
The US is launching a visa bond pilot program that could require some business or tourist visa applicants to pay up to $15,000 as a bond. This move aims to curb overstays and includes tighter screening of student visa applicants.
The US State Department has launched a probe into Harvard’s eligibility in the Exchange Visitor Program, amid rising political tensions over foreign student policies, free speech concerns, and national security.
India welcomed the U.S. designation of The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a global terrorist group. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar praised U.S. action, linking it to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians
New Delhi: India Friday rejected its criticism it in a US State Department report on religious freedom, saying it is unfortunate that “vote bank politics is being practised in international relations”. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the observation on India in the report is based on “motivated inputs and biased views”. The annual […]
"There are some areas in which we do have to work with China and we have been able to work with them, especially on establishing the new phase one trade agreement."
The move is likely to impact a lot of Indian companies who send their technology professionals on B-1 visas for a short stay to complete the jobs on site in the US.
