A proposed US funding bill for the fiscal year 2026 includes a provision to withhold a portion of American assistance to Pakistan until Islamabad releases Dr Shakil Afridi, the physician who helped US intelligence locate al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, according to the

A group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to exempt healthcare professionals from a newly imposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning that the policy could severely strain hospitals and worsen critical workforce shortages, particularly in rural and underserved communities. In a

The arrival of Sergio Gor as the new United States Ambassador to India has injected renewed optimism into India–US relations, with an eminent Indian American community leader describing the development as a “very positive step” at a crucial juncture in bilateral ties. Jasdip

European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will serve as the Chief Guests at India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations, coinciding with their three-day State Visit to India from January 25 to 27, the Ministry of External Affairs

India and the League of Arab States (LAS) on Thursday reviewed their expanding political, economic and cultural engagement during a meeting between Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh and Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. The discussions focused on

Uruguay’s Ambassador to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, has warned that any attempt by the United States to assert control or sovereignty over Greenland could create serious tensions within the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), the European Union (EU), and the wider international

The Trump administration has announced an indefinite suspension of immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, marking one of the most sweeping restrictions on legal immigration pathways to the United States in recent years. The policy, set to take effect on January

US President Donald Trump has outlined a broad affordability agenda aimed at lowering housing, health care and everyday consumer costs, arguing that falling energy prices, targeted financial interventions and new policy initiatives are already easing pressure on American households. Speaking at the Detroit

US President Donald Trump launched a sharp attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and strongly defended the actions of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent involved in a fatal incident in Minnesota, dismissing accusations of political retaliation or abuse of authority.

The United States has hosted a regional roundtable of the APEC Alliance for Supply Chain Connectivity (A2C2) in Mexico City, underscoring Washington’s push for more balanced, resilient, and transparent trade ties with Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) partners. The meeting brought together senior government

Several US federal courts have ruled against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in recent cases involving Indian nationals, finding that the agency unlawfully detained individuals without providing bond hearings or basic due process protections required under US law. Judges in California, Michigan, and

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday highlighted what he described as a strong revival of American manufacturing, crediting policy shifts, expanded factory operations and growing automation for an economy he said is “rocketing” forward. Speaking during an interview with CBS News from inside

The United States carried out a higher number of air and drone strikes overseas during the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term than it did throughout former President Joe Biden’s four-year presidency, according to a new survey released by a global

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged in a court filing that the United States does not know the current whereabouts of 137 Venezuelan migrants who were deported earlier this year under the Aliens Act, raising fresh legal and human rights concerns

Senior US lawmakers have underscored that India, not Pakistan, remains the United States’ long-term strategic partner, making clear that periodic engagement with Islamabad should not be mistaken for a shift in Washington’s strategic priorities. Speaking at a discussion hosted by the Center for

The United States must urgently adopt a coordinated national strategy integrating nuclear energy, artificial intelligence (AI), and autonomous systems if it is to maintain a military edge over China, according to a new commentary by leading aerospace and defence executive Vivek Lall. Writing

In a rare and strongly worded ruling, a US federal court has ordered immigration authorities to facilitate the return of an Indian national who was deported to India in violation of a direct court order, calling the removal unlawful and a breach of

A Republican lawmaker in the United States has introduced legislation that would provide formal legal backing for a dramatic expansion of American territory, proposing the annexation of Greenland and its eventual admission as a US state amid rising geopolitical competition in the Arctic.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday participated in a high-level US-led ministerial meeting in Washington focused on strengthening and diversifying global critical minerals supply chains, reflecting India’s growing role in shaping resilient economic and technological ecosystems amid rising geopolitical and industrial challenges. The