The United States on Sunday welcomed what it called a “significant step forward” in peace framework discussions held in Switzerland, emphasizing that any negotiated settlement to end the Ukraine war must “fully uphold” Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a joint statement released shortly afterward, Washington and Kyiv confirmed that negotiators had produced an “updated […]
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The United States is now considering obesity and the presence of dependents with special needs as potential reasons to deny immigrant visas, marking the latest move by the Trump administration to tighten immigration rules. A cable sent earlier this month by Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructs U.S. embassies to evaluate whether applicants’ health conditions […]
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Kazakhstan is poised to officially join the Abraham Accords — a diplomatic framework that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab and Muslim-majority nations — marking a symbolic yet significant move to reinforce peace and collaboration in the broader Middle East and Central Asian regions. The announcement, made Thursday, signifies support for an initiative that […]
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WASHINGTON, Sept 13 — As the dust continues to rise from growing unrest in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump’s top diplomat, Marco Rubio, is heading to Israel this weekend, a high-stakes visit amidst heightened tensions with America’s regional allies. Rubio’s trip follows Israel’s controversial airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar and a renewed […]
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WASHINGTON, Aug 22 — In a swift and controversial move, the Trump administration has halted the issuance of worker visas for foreign commercial truck drivers, a decision that’s already sparking fierce debate across the country. The policy change follows a tragic highway crash in Florida that claimed three lives. The driver involved, Harjinder Singh—a man […]
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In an unusual moment that reveals the real-world consequences of geopolitical tensions, Russian President Vladimir Putin found himself reaching deep into his pocket — quite literally. During a recent high-level visit to the United States, Putin had to pay nearly $250,000 in cash (about ₹2.2 crore) just to refuel his aircraft while making a brief stop in […]
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In a world where headlines often highlight division, a flicker of hope emerged from Kuala Lumpur yesterday. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and China’s top diplomat Wang Yi held a face-to-face meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit. Though it wasn’t a breakthrough, both sides agreed the conversation was positive, pragmatic, and constructive […]
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Washington, July 11 — In a move that signals a shift in how the United States supports Ukraine, President Donald Trump announced yesterday that US weapons will now be routed to Ukraine through NATO, with the alliance footing the bill entirely. “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying 100 per cent,” Trump said […]
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WASHINGTON, July 10 — In a move that’s stirred international debate and drawn attention to the escalating tensions surrounding the Gaza crisis, the United States has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN-appointed expert on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement, accusing Albanese […]
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