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Khamenei denies sending any message to US through 3rd countries
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dismissed as “fabricated rumors” recent claims that Tehran had sent a message to the United States through third countries. Speaking in a televised address broadcast Thursday…
- Middle East
Iran accuses US of replacing global legal norms with ‘force-based order’
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States and its allies of undermining international law and pushing the world towards what he described as a “force-based international order”…
- World
Will permanently pause migration from all ‘third world’ countries: Trump
New York: US President Donald Trump on Friday said he will “permanently pause” migration from all “third world” countries and deport foreign nationals who are a “security risk” as his administration intensified…
- World
US to re-examine green card holders from ‘countries of concern’ after DC shooting
Washington: The Trump administration has said it will conduct a “rigorous” re-examination of all Green Cards issued to immigrants from “every country of concern” in the wake of the shooting of two…
- World
Trump’s H-1B view is ‘Nuanced’: White House
Washington: US President Donald Trump has a “very nuanced and commonsense opinion” on the issue of H-1B visas and does not support American workers being replaced, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt…
- World
Trump, Xi spoke on phone to discuss trade, Taiwan and Ukraine
Washington: President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke by phone on Monday to discuss trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, according to the White House and Chinese officials. Xi told Trump in…
- News
Upset over denial of US visa, woman dies by suicide in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Upset over the denial of J-1 visa by the US authorities, a young woman doctor died by suicide in Hyderabad on Sunday, police officials said. Dr. Rohini, hailing from Guntur district…
- Middle East
UAE, US discuss urgent ceasefire push in Sudan
Abu Dhabi: Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy prime minister and foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss…
- Middle East
Israel expects US to safeguard its military edge amid Saudi F-35 jet deal
Jerusalem: Israel expects Washington to preserve its access to more advanced US weaponry, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office said, commenting on US plans to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi…
- World
Trump plan to end Ukraine war would cede territory to Russia
Washington: President Donald Trump’s plan for ending the war in Ukraine would cede land to Russia and limit the size of Kyiv’s military, according to a draft obtained Thursday by The Associated…
- World
US, Russia draft Ukraine plan, blindsiding European allies
Kyiv: The US and Russia have drawn up a plan aimed at ending the war in Ukraine that calls for major concessions from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to a person familiar with…
- Business
Rupee falls to 88.68 against US Dollar amid Fed Rate cut doubts
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at 88.68 against the US dollar on Thursday, mainly due to a strengthening American currency against major crosses and fading odds of a rate…
- Education and Career
High tution fees force Indian students to seek cheaper options abroad: Report
New Delhi: Rising tuition fees and higher proof-of-funds requirements in the traditional “big four” abroad study destinations — Canada, the US, UK, and Australia — are forcing India students to rethink their…
- World
US President Donald Trump backs legal immigration again
Washington: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday staunchly defended legal immigration, saying he would welcome “thousands of people” from abroad to train American workers in tech-related industries. “You can’t come in, open…
- Middle East
Iran releases Marshall Islands-flagged tanker, crew
Dubai: Iran on Wednesday released a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker with all its 21 crew members aboard days after Tehran seized the ship without explanation, the vessel’s managers said. Tehran had no immediate…