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Israel, US to benefit most by India-Middle East-Europe Corridor
Though it was touted as a great game-changer, India-Middle East-Europe-Corridor (IMEC) has been planned essentially to benefit Israel and its Western masters. A fortnight after its announcement at the G-20 Summit in…
- India
US mission in India issues record 90 thousand student visas in 3 months
The US mission in India has issued a record number of over 90,000 student visas in June, July, and August. It has also revealed that one in four student visas worldwide was…
- World
Visa-free entry to US: Israel to join list of countries with the facility
Israel is likely to join the list of countries whose nationals enjoy visa-free entry to the United States (US). It is expected that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Homeland…
- Middle East
Iranian FM says nuclear deal ‘within reach’ if US quits ‘contradictory behaviours’
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that an agreement on the revival of a 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), will be “within…
- World
After Nijjar’s killing, FBI warned Sikhs in US about death threats
Washington: After Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was shot dead outside a Gurdwara in British Columbia, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents visited several Sikh leaders and warned them that their…
- Middle East
Picasso’s painting worth Rs 995 cr to be on display in Dubai
Pablo Picasso‘s 1934 oil painting, Femme a la Montre, which translates to “Woman in Watch”, will be on display in Dubai for its first solo exhibition outside of America in over 50 years.…
- Middle East
Israel, US, India and UAE announce I2U2 joint space venture
Washington: The I2U2 group of India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States on Friday (local time) announced a new joint space venture that aims to create a “unique space-based…
- World
China an existential threat to US: Nikki Haley
Washington: Describing China as an “existential threat” to the US and the world, Indian-American Republican presidential aspirant Nikki Haley has claimed Beijing is “preparing for war”. China has spent half a century…
- Middle East
India, US, UAE, Israel launch I2U2 private enterprise partnership
United Nations: India and its I2U2 partners have launched an initiative to mobilise private sector capital and expertise to increase their potential in key areas of development. The US on Thursday signed…
- World
US supports Canada’s efforts in investigation against India: Jake Sullivan
Washington: The US on Thursday said it supports Canada’s efforts to investigate allegations of India’s involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Surrey. Hardeep Singh Nijjar, 45, the chief…
- World
India-Canada row: US favours investigation into Trudeau’s allegations
Delhi: The US on Wednesday favoured a thorough investigation into killing of a Khalistani separatist in Canada in June, two days after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations of a “potential” involvement…
- World
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged
Washington: The US Federal Reserve left the interest rate unchanged after the two-day meeting of its top decision making body on Wednesday. It’s a pause and not the end of hikes that…
- World
Five American prisoners freed from Iran return to US
Washington: Five Americans who were freed from Iranian detention as part of a wider deal with Tehran, landed in the United States, CNN has reported. They returned to US soil on early…
- Middle East
US, GCC welcome diplomatic engagement with Iran
New York: The United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have welcomed diplomatic engagement by Saudi Arabia and other GCC states with Iran to pursue regional de-escalation and emphasized the importance…
- Middle East
Antony Blinken congratulates Saudi, Emirati partners on new economic corridor
New York: US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Tuesday congratulated Saudi, Emirati partners on the finalization of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. “I just want to congratulate both our Saudi and Emirati…
