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US Anti-Disinformation Guardrails Fall In Trump's First 100 Days
From slashed federal funding for disinformation research to the closure of a key agency combating foreign influence operations, the United States has dismantled vital guardrails against falsehoods within Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.
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President Murmu, Kiren Rijiju Leaves For Vatican To Attend Pope's Funeral
President Droupadi Murmu and Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju have departed for Vatican City to attend Pope Francis's state funeral.
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US State Department Spokesperson Shuns Pak Journalist Over Pahalgam Attack
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce shunned a Pakistani journalist's questioning over India-Pakistan border tensions following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people.
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Why Top US Diplomat Will Skip Ukraine Peace Talks In London
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend talks in London aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Tuesday, after earlier saying he planned to travel to London.
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China, Malaysia Stress On South China Sea Peace, Sign 31 Agreements
China and Malaysia emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea in a joint statement issued on Thursday at the end of a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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US State Department Plans Budget Cut By Almost 50%
The US State Department is expected to propose an unprecedented dismantling of Washington's diplomatic reach, multiple news outlets reported Tuesday, shuttering programs and embassies worldwide to slash the budget by almost 50 percent.
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New Mexico Man Arrested In Arson Attacks On Tesla Cars, Firebomb On Showroom
Jamison Wagner, 40, who lives in the city, in the western state of New Mexico, was also charged over a firebomb attack that hit an office of the state's Republican Party last month.
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"US Visa Holders Cannot Use The First Amendment...": Secretary Of State
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned US visa holders that visiting America is not their entitlement, but a privilege extended by the US government to those who have respect for the law.
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32-Year-Old Man Charged With Trump Assassination Threat
A US man posting content online as "Mr Satan" has been charged with threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump and other government officials, the Department of Justice announced Friday.
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US State Department Staff Told To Report Each Other For Anti-Christian Bias
As part of this effort, the State Department has instructed its employees to report instances of "anti-Christian bias" within the department. This move is an attempt to address perceived discrimination against Christians.
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US Sanctions Indian National, 2 Entities For Transporting Iranian Petroleum
Jugwinder Singh Brar owns multiple shipping companies that boast a fleet of nearly 30 vessels, many of which operate as part of Iran's "shadow fleet", the US Department of the Treasury said.
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US Discusses Tariffs, Critical Minerals, Immigration With Pakistan
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday about tariffs, trade relations, immigration and prospects for engagement on critical minerals, the State Department and Pakistan's foreign ministry said.
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Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre Helps Reduce Spoofed Calls by 97 Percent, Minister Says
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) systems have slashed spoofed calls by 97 percent, curbing cyber-crime and financial fraud, according to Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications. The Department of Telecommunications' Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) facilitates secure information sharing among stakeholders...
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US Revokes Visas Of Hundreds Of International Students. Here's Why
Some students had their visas revoked merely for sharing posts or liking content on social media. The Department of State, along with consular offices, is closely monitoring online activities.
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"F-1 Visa Revoked": Why US Is Asking Hundreds Of International Students To Self-Deport
Hundreds of international students studying in the US have received emails from the US Department of State (DOS), telling them to self-deport as their F-1 visas (student visas) have been revoked owing to campus activism.
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US Anti-Disinformation Guardrails Fall In Trump's First 100 Days
From slashed federal funding for disinformation research to the closure of a key agency combating foreign influence operations, the United States has dismantled vital guardrails against falsehoods within Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.
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President Murmu, Kiren Rijiju Leaves For Vatican To Attend Pope's Funeral
President Droupadi Murmu and Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju have departed for Vatican City to attend Pope Francis's state funeral.
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US State Department Spokesperson Shuns Pak Journalist Over Pahalgam Attack
US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce shunned a Pakistani journalist's questioning over India-Pakistan border tensions following the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of 26 people.
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Why Top US Diplomat Will Skip Ukraine Peace Talks In London
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will not attend talks in London aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said on Tuesday, after earlier saying he planned to travel to London.
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China, Malaysia Stress On South China Sea Peace, Sign 31 Agreements
China and Malaysia emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the South China Sea in a joint statement issued on Thursday at the end of a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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US State Department Plans Budget Cut By Almost 50%
The US State Department is expected to propose an unprecedented dismantling of Washington's diplomatic reach, multiple news outlets reported Tuesday, shuttering programs and embassies worldwide to slash the budget by almost 50 percent.
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New Mexico Man Arrested In Arson Attacks On Tesla Cars, Firebomb On Showroom
Jamison Wagner, 40, who lives in the city, in the western state of New Mexico, was also charged over a firebomb attack that hit an office of the state's Republican Party last month.
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"US Visa Holders Cannot Use The First Amendment...": Secretary Of State
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned US visa holders that visiting America is not their entitlement, but a privilege extended by the US government to those who have respect for the law.
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32-Year-Old Man Charged With Trump Assassination Threat
A US man posting content online as "Mr Satan" has been charged with threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump and other government officials, the Department of Justice announced Friday.
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US State Department Staff Told To Report Each Other For Anti-Christian Bias
As part of this effort, the State Department has instructed its employees to report instances of "anti-Christian bias" within the department. This move is an attempt to address perceived discrimination against Christians.
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US Sanctions Indian National, 2 Entities For Transporting Iranian Petroleum
Jugwinder Singh Brar owns multiple shipping companies that boast a fleet of nearly 30 vessels, many of which operate as part of Iran's "shadow fleet", the US Department of the Treasury said.
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US Discusses Tariffs, Critical Minerals, Immigration With Pakistan
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday about tariffs, trade relations, immigration and prospects for engagement on critical minerals, the State Department and Pakistan's foreign ministry said.
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Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre Helps Reduce Spoofed Calls by 97 Percent, Minister Says
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) systems have slashed spoofed calls by 97 percent, curbing cyber-crime and financial fraud, according to Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications. The Department of Telecommunications' Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) facilitates secure information sharing among stakeholders...
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US Revokes Visas Of Hundreds Of International Students. Here's Why
Some students had their visas revoked merely for sharing posts or liking content on social media. The Department of State, along with consular offices, is closely monitoring online activities.
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"F-1 Visa Revoked": Why US Is Asking Hundreds Of International Students To Self-Deport
Hundreds of international students studying in the US have received emails from the US Department of State (DOS), telling them to self-deport as their F-1 visas (student visas) have been revoked owing to campus activism.
