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Rubio, German foreign ministry clash on X over AfD's ‘extremist’ designation
German's intelligence agency classified AfD as 'extremist', citing a report that found the far-right party to be a 'racist and anti-Muslim organisation'.
Published on May 03, 2025 10:05 AM IST
US has a ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for 21 countries - Here's a complete list
As summer vacation approaches, the US has issued a ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for as many as 21 countries
Published on May 01, 2025 02:08 AM IST
Yash Nitish Bajaj
US announces massive overhaul of ‘bloated’ State Department, to cut positions
Marco Rubio said the US state department is "bloated, bureaucratic and unable to perform its essential diplomatic mission".
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 04:56 AM IST
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US issues new travel advisory for Bangladesh amid political violence: 'Level 4'
The US has issued a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory for Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts due to high risks of violence, crime, and kidnapping.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 12:26 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
US revokes all visas of troubled nation in a warning: ‘Every country must…’
US State Department on Saturday revoked all visas held by a troubled country
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 08:15 AM IST
Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj
Another leak? Trump’s spreadsheet scandal puts ‘lives in danger’
President Donald Trump's administration was reportedly hit with a ‘spreadsheet’ leak
Published on Mar 30, 2025 03:20 AM IST
‘Expect Bangladesh to follow human rights’: US as extremist attacks rise
The remarks follow after Tammy Bruce on March 20 condemned the violence against minorities in Bangladesh during her press briefing.
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 03:22 PM IST
ANI |
US lifts bounties on Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani, 2 other officials: Kabul
Haqqani had acknowledged to have planned a January 2008 attack on the Serena Hotel in Kabul, in which one US citizen was also killed.
Published on Mar 23, 2025 11:51 AM IST
AP |
US has issued a level 2 travel alert for Turks and Caicos. Here's why
Travelers going to Turks and Caicos are advised to purchase insurance, avoid wandering alone at night, and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.
Published on Mar 07, 2025 10:38 AM IST
Donald Trump administration to cut 90% of USAID foreign aid contracts
The Trump administration, after a through review, has decided to slash as many as 5,800 aid contracts valued at $54 billion, shows an internal document.
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 07:40 AM IST
Elon Musk to secure $400mn from Trump administration, Here's why
Elon Musk, President Donald Trump's first buddy, seems to get a $400 million contract from the US State Department for his Tesla.
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 07:09 PM IST
US State Dept evaluates next steps in Tahawwur Rana's extradition
Pakistani origin businessman Tahawwur Hussain Rana, was convicted for his role in the 26/11 attacks on Mumbai
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 06:57 AM IST
ANI |
US plans $8 billion arms sale to Israel, officials say
Some of the munitions deliveries could be furnished through current US stock, while the majority would take up to several years to deliver.
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 03:42 AM IST
Reuters |
Jill Biden's most expensive gift in 2023: A $20,000 diamond from PM Modi
The 7.5-carat diamond was retained for official use in the White House East Wing, the State Department document showed.
Published on Jan 03, 2025 05:35 PM IST
Tharoor slams BJP's ‘attack dog mentality’ as US dismisses ‘deep state’ claims
The BJP had referred to a French media report published by Mediapart and said that it revealed that OCCRP is funded by the US State Department.
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 11:58 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Shivam Pratap Singh
US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions rise after Israeli attack
An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a US government-funded broadcaster is believed to have been detained by Iran for months now
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 04:51 AM IST
Morning briefing: US denies reports of expelling Indian diplomats; more news
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Published on Oct 30, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Has US expelled Indian diplomats over Pannun case? State department responds
Matthew Miller said the US had updated the Indian delegation on progress of its investigation in Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun case.
Published on Oct 30, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Pannun case: Indian inquiry panel to visit US today to probe ‘foiled plot’
Last November, the US prosecutors charged Nikhil Gupta, an Indian national for an alleged assassination plot to eliminate Gurpatwant Pannun in New York
Updated on Oct 15, 2024 06:45 AM IST
US stunned as Pakistan may have 'misused or misdirected' $400 million loan
US officials are monitoring allegations of mismanagement by the Pakistani government regarding $400 million in flood relief aid.
Published on Oct 03, 2024 03:56 PM IST
ANI |
US State Department announces end of EB-5 Visa availability for FY 2024
The US State Department and USCIS have confirmed that all available EB-5 and EB-3 visas for fiscal year 2024 have been issued. Visa issuance will resume on…
Published on Aug 20, 2024 02:14 PM IST
Pakistani journalist rakes up Kanwar Yatra order, US state department responds
The US state department said it was aware of the reports as well as the Supreme Court's interim order staying the implementation of the directives.
Published on Jul 25, 2024 06:09 AM IST
Who is Ruja Ignatova? US State Dept offers $5m bounty for fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’
The US State Department has announced $5 million bounty for information that results in the arrest or conviction of Ruja Ignatova, the founder of OneCoin.
Published on Jun 28, 2024 01:52 PM IST
Shweta Kukreti
‘Regularly working’ with India in probe: US on Gurpatwant Pannun plot
The remarks by US State Department principal deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel came after The Washington Post, citing unnamed sources, named a Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) officer in connection with the alleged plot to kill Pannun on American soil last year.
Updated on May 02, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Washington
Respect sovereignty: India shuns fresh US comments
The US state department on Wednesday doubled down on its call for fair legal processes in the context of Kejriwal’s arrest
Updated on Mar 29, 2024 07:31 AM IST
US statement on Kejriwal unwarranted, legal process driven by rule of law: MEA
US State Department's statement on the arrest of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal was unwarranted, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 04:55 PM IST
US reacts after India summons diplomat over remarks on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest
The MEA summoned acting deputy chief of mission Gloria Berbena after a US state department official’s remarks on Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest.
Updated on Mar 28, 2024 06:39 AM IST
India summons US diplomat over State Department's remarks on Kejriwal arrest
India summoned US acting deputy chief of mission Gloria Berbena to protest US state department’s call for a fair legal process for arrested CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 04:26 PM IST
‘Awful’: US netizens erupt in anger as State Department grants visa to Iran’s VP
Iran’s Vice President Ensiyeh Khazali on Sunday arrived in New York City to attend the 68th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW).
Published on Mar 11, 2024 03:19 PM IST
Shweta Kukreti
Cuban dissident Roque named US 'Woman of Courage'
Cuban dissident Roque named US 'Woman of Courage'
Published on Mar 02, 2024 02:52 AM IST
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