US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce speaks about the Ukraine crisis, Middle East situations, and other issues during her first press briefing in Washington DC, USA, on 17 March 2025. — AFP WASHINGTON: The United States has said that the current pause in processing student visas is only temporary. The State Department has assured international students that visa appointments will …
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US ‘reins in India’ over regional provocations, urges restraint
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri (left) with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Washington, May 29, 2025. — X/@DeputySecState Washington urges Delhi to avoid future aggression. Diplomatic win for Pakistan as US pressures India. Landau presses India for transparent market access. The United States has once again restrained India’s aggressive posture following its recent provocations towards Pakistan, with …
Read More »US says it will start revoking visas for Chinese students
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, on May 28, 2025. — Reuters Rubio says State Department will also revise visa criteria. Indian, Chinese students account for 54% of int’l students. State Department has broad authority to issue and revoke visas. WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday the United …
Read More »US to ban foreign officials over ‘flagrant censorship’ on social media
US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies at a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on US President Donald Trump’s State Department budget request for the Department of State, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, May 21, 2025. — Reuters The US will impose visa bans on foreign nationals it deems to be censoring Americans, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said …
Read More »US to ban foreign officials over ‘flagrant censorship’ on social media
Marco Rubio addresses an event in Miami, Florida, US. — Reuters/File Restrictions on visiting US an apparent escalation by Washington. Rubio says arrest warrants for social media posts ‘unacceptable.’ EU defends moderation as curb on hate speech, child abuse content. The US will impose visa bans on foreign nationals it deems to be censoring Americans, Secretary of State Marco Rubio …
Read More »Iran says may allow US inspectors from nuclear watchdog if deal reached
Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami looks on during a meeting with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi (not seen), in Tehran, Iran, November 23, 2021 — Reuters Tehran, Washington held five rounds of nuclear talks. Eslami says American inspector might be allowed if Iran’s demand taken into account. Iranian president thanked Oman for its …
Read More »Princess Eugenie returns to US with new major role
Princess Eugenie returns to US with new major role Princess Eugenie has returned to US after she confirmed her new major role for King Charles foundation. Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s younger daughter has become a mentor for The King’s Foundation charity’s new 35 under 35 network of changemakers. Taking to Instagram, Princess Eugenie and the King’s Foundation shared a …
Read More »US drops Covid vaccine recommendation for healthy kids, pregnant women
Vials labelled “VACCINE Coronavirus COVID-19” and a syringe are seen in front of a displayed U.S. flag in this illustration taken December 11, 2021. — Reuters The United States Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr announced in a social media post on Tuesday that the US has stopped recommending routine Covid-19 vaccinations for pregnant women and healthy children, circumventing the …
Read More »Trump considers redirecting $3bn in Harvard grants to US trade schools
A student walks on the Allston campus of Harvard University, in Allston, Massachusetts, US, May 23, 2025 — Reuters WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Monday he is considering taking $3 billion of previously awarded grant money for scientific and engineering research away from Harvard University and giving it to trade schools. His comments on his social media platform …
Read More »Trump says US negotiators had productive weekend talks with Iran on nuclear weapons
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 26, 2024. — Reuters President Trump suggests positive update coming on Iran deal. US president grants EU tariffs extension request till July 9. Trump signals more sanctions over Russia’s Ukraine offensive. MORRISTOWN: President Donald Trump said on Sunday that US negotiators had “very …
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