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US Pauses Visa Interviews Worldwide: What It Means For Indians And Other Applicants
Visa applicants worldwide, including Indians, face delays as interviews are rescheduled amid tighter assessments of potential public benefit dependency.
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Under Trump, US Has Revoked Over 1,75,000 Visas. Here's Who's Been Targeted
Most visas were revoked following "law enforcement encounters," with assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug crimes the leading causes, the department said.
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US To Close Consulates In Canada, Japan, Indonesia: Report
The US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America's global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice.
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"Case Against Adani Should Never Have Been Brought": US Justice Department
The United States pretending to be the world police can cause diplomatic strife and also wastes resources better spent on domestic concerns, said the DOJ.
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US To Release 172 Million Barrels From Strategic Oil Reserve To Cut Prices
The United States Department of Energy said Wednesday it will release 172 million barrels from the strategic petroleum reserve "beginning next week," as the Middle East war disrupted oil prices.
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US Clears Emergency Sale Of 12,000 Bomb Casings Worth $152 Million To Israel
The US State Department approved the "emergency" sale of 12,000 bomb casings to Israel on Friday as the countries engage Iran in an escalating Middle East war.
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US State Department Ditches Biden-Era "Woke" Font, Returns To Times New Roman. Here's Why
The Biden administration had adopted Calibri, a sans-serif font, in January 2023, citing its accessibility for people with visual impairments.
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US Clears $93 Million Sale Of Javelin Missiles, Excalibur Projectiles To India
The United States has approved possible sale of the Javelin Missile System, Excalibur projectiles, and related equipment at a total estimated cost of $92.8 million.
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US Removes Syria's Al-Sharaa From Terror List Ahead Of His Washington Visit
The United States on Friday formally removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from a terrorism blacklist, days before the former jihadist is set to make a landmark visit to Washington.
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US State Department Employee Accused Of Removing Classified Documents, Meeting Chinese Officials
A US State Department employee has been accused of unlawfully removing classified documents from secure government locations and holding multiple meetings with Chinese officials dating back to 2023, Fox News reported.
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Trump Administration Fires US Diplomat Over Romance With Chinese Woman
US President Donald Trump's administration said Wednesday it fired a State Department employee who did not acknowledge a romantic relationship with a Chinese national.
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Uncertainty And Adani Pullout Chilled Investor Appetite In Sri Lanka: US Department
Sri Lanka's foreign investment policy is inconsistent and is marred by unnecessary regulations, legal uncertainty and poor bureaucratic responsiveness, the US Department of State said, citing Adani group's pullout of a $400 million energy project.
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US To Revoke Colombian President's Visa Over 'Reckless, Incendiary Actions'
President Petro shared video of himself speaking to a large crowd through a megaphone, with his translator then relaying his comments calling on "nations of the world" to contribute soldiers for an army "larger than that of the US."
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US Threatens Visa Revocations Over Online Posts Of Charlie Kirk Killing
The US State Department on Thursday threatened to strip visas over online support for the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, encouraging internet users to flag foreigners' posts.
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US State Department Fires Staff After Dispute Over Israel-Gaza Talking Points
The State Department has fired a press officer who was responsible for drafting Trump administration talking points about policy toward Israel and Gaza after complaints from the US Embassy in Jerusalem.
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US Pauses Visa Interviews Worldwide: What It Means For Indians And Other Applicants
Visa applicants worldwide, including Indians, face delays as interviews are rescheduled amid tighter assessments of potential public benefit dependency.
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Under Trump, US Has Revoked Over 1,75,000 Visas. Here's Who's Been Targeted
Most visas were revoked following "law enforcement encounters," with assault, driving under the influence, theft and drug crimes the leading causes, the department said.
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US To Close Consulates In Canada, Japan, Indonesia: Report
The US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America's global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice.
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"Case Against Adani Should Never Have Been Brought": US Justice Department
The United States pretending to be the world police can cause diplomatic strife and also wastes resources better spent on domestic concerns, said the DOJ.
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US To Release 172 Million Barrels From Strategic Oil Reserve To Cut Prices
The United States Department of Energy said Wednesday it will release 172 million barrels from the strategic petroleum reserve "beginning next week," as the Middle East war disrupted oil prices.
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US Clears Emergency Sale Of 12,000 Bomb Casings Worth $152 Million To Israel
The US State Department approved the "emergency" sale of 12,000 bomb casings to Israel on Friday as the countries engage Iran in an escalating Middle East war.
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US State Department Ditches Biden-Era "Woke" Font, Returns To Times New Roman. Here's Why
The Biden administration had adopted Calibri, a sans-serif font, in January 2023, citing its accessibility for people with visual impairments.
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US Clears $93 Million Sale Of Javelin Missiles, Excalibur Projectiles To India
The United States has approved possible sale of the Javelin Missile System, Excalibur projectiles, and related equipment at a total estimated cost of $92.8 million.
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US Removes Syria's Al-Sharaa From Terror List Ahead Of His Washington Visit
The United States on Friday formally removed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa from a terrorism blacklist, days before the former jihadist is set to make a landmark visit to Washington.
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US State Department Employee Accused Of Removing Classified Documents, Meeting Chinese Officials
A US State Department employee has been accused of unlawfully removing classified documents from secure government locations and holding multiple meetings with Chinese officials dating back to 2023, Fox News reported.
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Trump Administration Fires US Diplomat Over Romance With Chinese Woman
US President Donald Trump's administration said Wednesday it fired a State Department employee who did not acknowledge a romantic relationship with a Chinese national.
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Uncertainty And Adani Pullout Chilled Investor Appetite In Sri Lanka: US Department
Sri Lanka's foreign investment policy is inconsistent and is marred by unnecessary regulations, legal uncertainty and poor bureaucratic responsiveness, the US Department of State said, citing Adani group's pullout of a $400 million energy project.
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US To Revoke Colombian President's Visa Over 'Reckless, Incendiary Actions'
President Petro shared video of himself speaking to a large crowd through a megaphone, with his translator then relaying his comments calling on "nations of the world" to contribute soldiers for an army "larger than that of the US."
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US Threatens Visa Revocations Over Online Posts Of Charlie Kirk Killing
The US State Department on Thursday threatened to strip visas over online support for the killing of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, encouraging internet users to flag foreigners' posts.
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US State Department Fires Staff After Dispute Over Israel-Gaza Talking Points
The State Department has fired a press officer who was responsible for drafting Trump administration talking points about policy toward Israel and Gaza after complaints from the US Embassy in Jerusalem.
