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US State Department denies role in Imran Khan’s ouster
Washington: The United States once again refuted allegations made by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran that Washington is behind an effort to oust his government from power. “There is absolutely no truth to…
- Middle East
Attacks on UAE, Saudi Arabia represent escalation of Yemen conflict: US State Dept
Washington : The recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia by the Houthis as well as retaliation airstrikes in Yemen escalate the ongoing conflict and exacerbate the humanitarian…
- Middle East
John Kerry, Saudi Crown Prince commit to addressing climate change
Riyadh: Visiting US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have committed to address the increasing climate change challenge “with seriousness and urgency”. During…
- World
Indian students added to US travel exemptions list
Washington: After the US announced travel restrictions on India which are set to start on May 4, the Biden administration has further announced that certain categories of students, academics, and journalists are…
- World
US State Department IG resigns
Washington: US State Department Inspector General (IG) Stephen Akard has resigned less than three months after President Donald Trump fired the previous internal watchdog, an official said. On Wednesday, Akard’s deputy, Diana Shaw,…
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Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi calls International Religious Freedom report ‘prejudiced’
New Delhi (India): India’s Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday rejected as “prejudiced” the US State Department’s report on International Religious Freedom 2018 criticising the BJP government. “Religious freedom is…
