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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…
- World
Congress passes bill to force release Epstein files, sending bill to Trump
Washington: Both the House and Senate acted decisively Tuesday to pass a bill to force the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a remarkable…
- World
US colleges see decline in Indian student enrollment in 2025
Washington: US universities have reported a 10 per cent drop in graduate enrollment from India in 2024-25, alongside a sharper 17 per cent decline in international students in the fall of 2025,…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince departs for US on official visit
Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman departed the Kingdom on Monday, 17 November, for a three-day official working visit to the United States, the Royal Court announced. The visit comes in…
- World
Trump plans to meet with New York City’s mayor-elect Mamdani
West Palm Beach: President Donald Trump indicated on Sunday that he plans to meet with New York City’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and said they’ll “work something out,” in what could be a…
- India
EAM chairs conference of Indian envoys in the US, reviews bilateral ties
New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reviewed bilateral ties between Washington and New Delhi and support for diaspora activities at a conference of India’s Consuls General in the US convened here.…
- World
US lawmaker to introduce bill to completely eliminate H-1B visa programme
New York: An American lawmaker will be introducing a bill to “completely eliminate” the H-1B visa programme and take away the pathway to citizenship that it offers, “forcing” individuals to “return home”…
- World
Sami Hamdi returns to UK after US detention over Gaza war comments
British–Tunisian commentator and journalist Sami Hamdi is on his way home to his family in the United Kingdom (UK) after spending more than two weeks in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
- World
US Congress votes to end longest govt shutdown
New York: The US Congress has finally voted to end the government shutdown after 42 days of paralysis of most operations. The House of Representatives voted 222 to 209, mostly along partisan…
- World
US to deny more visas based on health, finances under new rule
Washington: A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions such as…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia doubles down on terms for Israel ties before Trump talks
Hyderabad: United States President Donald Trump has called for normalisation of Saudi Arabia-Israel ties; however, it is unlikely to happen when Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman visits the White House on…
