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The US has halted all visa issuance for Afghan passport holders after an Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal—who arrived under the 2021 Operation Allies Welcome programme—shot dead a National Guard soldier near the White House. The FBI is probing the attack as terrorism.

US President Donald Trump condemned the shooting of two National Guardsmen near the White House as an “act of terror” and ordered an additional 500 troops to Washington. The Afghan-origin suspect is in custody, while the injured Guardsmen remain in critical condition.

The White House defended President Trump’s nuanced H-1B visa policy, allowing initial foreign hires to launch projects but prioritizing American workers long-term. Trump’s position has sparked debate among Republicans, amid legal challenges and opposition from business groups.

US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met at the White House Friday, setting aside months of election rhetoric. They discussed crime, housing, and affordability, expressing optimism about working together for the city’s 8.5 million residents.

South Africa refused to hand over the G20 Presidency to a “junior” US official, rejecting Washington’s request and criticising remarks from the White House that insulted President Ramaphosa. Tensions rose amid Trump’s renewed claims about South Africa, as global leaders arrived for the summit

US President Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on select food imports, including tropical fruits, tea, and spices, amid political focus on affordability. Indian mango, pomegranate, and tea exports are expected to gain, while some food prices remain elevated due to earlier tariffs.

The US Senate approved a funding bill to end the 41-day government shutdown, restoring pay for federal workers and extending budgets through January 2026. The bill now awaits House approval before reaching President Trump’s desk.

US President Donald Trump feels “very positive and strongly” about the future of India-US ties, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, noting his recent conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Diwali celebration at the Oval Office.

A man was arrested after ramming a vehicle into a White House security gate late Tuesday night. No injuries were reported. The incident, currently under investigation, occurred as President Trump was reportedly inside and follows recent security concerns in Florida

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, finalizing a new trade deal. Trump repeated his claim of easing Indo-Pak tensions as Pakistan nominated him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

President Donald Trump will address the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, criticising “globalist institutions” for undermining world order while highlighting his second-term foreign policy record. His speech comes amid wars in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan, and renewed concerns over US multilateral commitments.

US President Donald Trump has imposed a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas, in a move set to hit Indian tech professionals and global firms. The order also limits renewals and introduces a million-dollar “gold card” visa option.

Trump asserted that oil tariffs on India would harm Russia, making Putin more likely to seek an end to the Ukraine war. He also discussed his upcoming meeting with Putin and trade deals

Donald Trump said he “heard” India had stopped buying oil from Russia, calling it a “good step” but admitted uncertainty. His comments come amid rising US tariffs on India and criticism over New Delhi’s defence and energy ties with Moscow.

The White House said President Donald Trump remains open to engaging with Kim Jong-un to achieve a “fully denuclearised” North Korea, even as Washington imposed new sanctions and measures to block Pyongyang’s illicit revenue schemes linked to its weapons program.

President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law during the Independence Day celebrations at the White House. The bill includes major tax and spending cuts, along with border security investments. Trump hailed it as a “new Golden Age” for America.

Tax and spending package clears the House after a narrow vote, delivering a major legislative win. The Bill extends 2017 tax cuts, slashes safety net programmes, and sparks backlash from Democrats warning of serious social fallout

The strikes targeted the country’s nuclear program and raised the potential for an all-out war between two bitter Middle East adversaries

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Israel “backed and supported” the new proposal. She added that Hamas continues to evaluate the proposal.

“With the stroke of a pen, the government has sought to erase a quarter of Harvard’s student body, international students who contribute significantly to the University and its mission,” Harvard said in its suit. “Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard.”