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State Department launches second round of deferred resignations program, email shows
USA-TRUMP/DIPLOMACY-JOBS (PIX):State Department launches second round of deferred resignations program, email shows
Published on Apr 30, 2025 03:46 AM IST
Reuters |
US accuses Chinese satellite firm of aiding Houthi strikes on its assets
US officials say a China military-linked satellite firm gave Houthis imagery to target US warships and vessels in the Red Sea.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 01:51 AM IST
Reuters |
Donald Trump eyes slashing US State Department by 50%: Report
The plan comes with Donald Trump pressing a broader assault on government spending, and a scaling back of America's leading role on the international stage.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 02:01 AM IST
AFP |
DOGE finalises shutting down USAID, employees to be laid off by September 2025
The move by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency will have fired all employees in USAID locally, and abroad, by September this year.
Updated on Apr 02, 2025 04:48 AM IST
Trump administration to officially end USAID, merge it with State Dept on July 1
After taking office in January, Republican President Donald Trump signed an executive order freezing US foreign aid for 90 days.
Published on Mar 29, 2025 02:21 AM IST
AFP |
US issues travel ban against former Argentine President over corruption charges
The US State Department also banned Argentine President Cristina Fernández' planning minister Julio Miguel De Vido and their families.
Published on Mar 22, 2025 06:51 AM IST
PTI |
Member of Elon Musk's DOGE takes up senior post at USAID, email says
USA-TRUMP/USAID:Member of Elon Musk's DOGE takes up senior post at USAID, email says
Published on Mar 20, 2025 03:56 AM IST
Reuters |
State Dept denies deleting data on halted p
UKRAINE-CRISIS/USA-RIGHTS (PIX):State Dept denies deleting data on halted program tracking abducted Ukrainian children
Published on Mar 20, 2025 12:58 AM IST
Reuters |
US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence
USA-TRUMP/TAIWAN (PIX):US drops website wording on not supporting Taiwan independence
Published on Feb 16, 2025 01:01 PM IST
Reuters |
US halts issuing gender-neutral 'X' passports under President Trump’s directive
Trump on Monday signed an executive order mandating federal agencies to offer only male or female sex markers, asserting that “a person's sex is unchangeable.”
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 04:49 AM IST
US to resume sales of 'offensive' weapons to Saudi Arabia
The United States said Monday it would resume sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, ending a yearslong suspension.
Published on Aug 12, 2024 10:51 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Shweta Kukreti
US removes Cuba from list of countries not cooperating fully against terrorism
Antony Blinken on Wednesday removed Cuba from a short list of countries the United States alleges are "not cooperating fully" in its fight against terrorism.
Published on May 16, 2024 12:33 AM IST
Reuters |
US 'alarmed' by Hong Kong security law, sees 'closing' of freedoms
Vedant Patel told reporters that the crimes outlined in the legislation are poorly defined and incredibly vague.
Updated on Mar 19, 2024 10:38 PM IST
Reuters |
Senators approve an Asia veteran as No. 2 diplomat, underscoring US efforts to keep focus on China
Senators approve an Asia veteran as No. 2 diplomat, underscoring US efforts to keep focus on China
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 11:18 AM IST
AP |
US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row
US approves $4 bn India drone deal after assassination row
Updated on Feb 02, 2024 09:36 AM IST
AFP |
US envoy Taranjit Singh Sandhu set to wrap up stint at month-end
India’s ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, will wrap up his term in office in Washington DC at the end of January and retire from government service after a 35-year long career that was marked by four postings in America, people familiar with the development said.
Updated on Jan 12, 2024 12:22 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
Long-time US doctor suddenly loses citizenship after trying to renew his passpor
Virginia doctor discovers he's no longer recognized as a U.S. citizen after 61 years. He was born in Washington, D.C., and holds a U.S birth certificate.
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 12:40 PM IST
Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war
Blinken, Austin say US is ready to respond if US personnel become targets of Israel-Hamas war
Published on Oct 23, 2023 07:38 AM IST
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Indian-origin diplomat nominated as US ambassador to Indonesia
A Harvard graduate and an M.S. from the National War College, Lakhdhir had formerly served as an ambassador to Malaysia from 2017 to 2021.
Published on Oct 22, 2023 04:56 PM IST
PTI |
Can’t comment on NewsClick’s China link, respect media freedom: US
A State Department spokesperson added the US strongly supported “the robust role of the media globally, including social media, in a vibrant and free democracy”
Published on Oct 04, 2023 08:49 AM IST
India partnership bound by shared values, ideas: US dy secy of state
Richard R Verma, a former ambassador to India, is the highest ranking Indian-American ever in the State Department
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 01:10 AM IST
G20, 2+2 talks in focus during Jaishankar-Blinken meet
While India thanked US for its support during the G20 Summit, the two sides also announced they will hold the annual 2+2 dialogue, which brings together the defence and foreign ministers of both countries, in Delhi soon.
Updated on Sep 30, 2023 12:58 AM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
In line with NEP, US state dept designs master’s programme for Indian students
The programme seeks to create a new pathway for Indian students to pursue a one-year professional master’s degree
Updated on Aug 16, 2023 04:28 AM IST
US executive and legislative branch condemn Khalistani violence, assure protection
On July 2, violent extremists attempted to set fire to the Indian consulate in San Francisco allegedly as an act to avenge the killing of a Khalistani leader
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 08:38 AM IST
US' Kamala Harris to host lunch for PM Modi during state visit
The lunch is significant because it will give an opportunity to the PM and the US vice-president to spend time together.
Updated on Jun 09, 2023 02:05 AM IST
Iran court issues $312.9 million judgement against US over 2017 IS attack
The assault saw gunmen attack Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s mausoleum and the country's parliament, starting an hourslong siege.
Published on Apr 26, 2023 03:39 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
US military prepares for possible Sudan embassy evacuation
In a statement the Pentagon said it will deploy “additional capabilities” to the region to help facilitate an evacuation of embassy personnel from Sudan.
Published on Apr 22, 2023 03:41 AM IST
AP |
Myanmar's junta confirms air strike that reportedly killed 50
Myanmar strikes: The death toll from the early Tuesday morning strike on the remote Kanbalu township in the central Sagaing region remains unclear.
Published on Apr 12, 2023 07:51 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Shobhit Gupta
On China's military drills around Taiwan, US urges restraint; ‘Ready to meet…’
US State Department said their communication channels with Beijing are ‘remained open’.
Updated on Apr 09, 2023 04:59 AM IST
AFP |
Biden administration blames Donald Trump over chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal
The White House released a 12-page summary of the results of the so-called “ hotwash ” of U.S. policies around the ending of the nation's longest war.
Published on Apr 07, 2023 02:25 AM IST
AP |