United States of America
- Middle East
‘Leave Iran now’: US to its citizens ahead of high-stakes talks with Tehran
The US Virtual Embassy in Iran has issued an urgent security alert early Friday, advising American citizens in Iran to “leave now” and arrange their own departure plans without relying on assistance…
- World
Trump sues IRS, seeks $10 billion over tax return leak
Washington: President Donald Trump has filed a civil lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the US Treasury Department, seeking at least $10 billion in damages over the unauthorised disclosure of…
- India
India’s trade talks with US expected to conclude during the year: Survey
New Delhi: Ongoing negotiations for a trade agreement with the US are expected to conclude during the year, a development that could help reduce uncertainty on the external front, according to the…
- Middle East
Trump warns Iraq against return of ex-PM Nouri al-Maliki
Washington: President Donald Trump warned Iraq on Tuesday that the US would no longer support the country if its former prime minister, Nouri al-Maliki, returns to power. Trump made the threat days…
- World
US security agreement for Ukraine is ‘100% ready’ to be signed: Zelenskyy
Vilnius: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that a US security guarantees document for Ukraine is “100% ready” after two days of talks involving representatives from Ukraine, the US and Russia. Speaking to…
- World
Maduro raid: Trump says US used secret weapon to disable Venezuelan defences
Washington: President Donald Trump said the US used a secret weapon he called “The Discombobulator” to disable Venezuelan equipment when the US captured Nicolás Maduro. Trump also renewed his threat to conduct…
- World
Catholic Bishops question moral foundations of US foreign policy
Three top Catholic leaders in the United States issued a rare joint statement sharply questioning the moral foundations of current US foreign policy, invoking guidance from Pope Leo XIV and warning that…
- World
After Mamdani’s letter, US lawmakers push fair trial for Umar Khalid
A day after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s letter to jailed activist Umar Khalid, eight members of the United States Congress have written to the Indian government, urging a fair and timely…
- World
FBI offers $50,000 reward for Indian man wanted in 2017 New Jersey double murder
New York: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward of up to USD 50,000 for information about an Indian national wanted for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder…
- Hyderabad
‘H-1B fraud in Chennai, Hyderabad’: US diplomat, economist’s claims stir row
A fresh controversy has emerged over the integrity of the H-1B visa programme as Indian-American diplomat Mahvash Siddiqui and former US Congressman Dr. Dave Brat brought forth serious allegations of fraud focused…
- Middle East
Vance denies US dictates to Israel over Gaza ceasefire
Tel Aviv: US Vice President JD Vance sought Wednesday to ease concerns in Israel that the Trump administration was dictating terms to its closest ally in the Middle East, as he and…
- World
US judge lifts travel curbs on Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil
New York: A federal judge has lifted travel restrictions for Mahmoud Khalil, allowing the Palestinian activist to speak at rallies and other events across the US as he fights his deportation case…
- World
16 states sue Trump admin over threats to pull funding for sex ed on gender diversity
Portland: Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the US Department of Health and Human Services, alleging that its threats to pull sexual education funding over curricula mentioning diverse gender…
- World
US Jury will look at whether Amazon tricked customers into joining Prime
Seattle: A federal trial beginning in Amazon’s hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service and made it difficult…
- World
USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee only for new petitions: Trump admin
New York: The Donald Trump administration has clarified that the new USD 100,000 fee for H-1B visas does not apply to current visa holders and is a one-time payment only for new…
