Washington, Aug 25 — A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation that would require social-media influencers working for foreign interests to register under the country’s foreign-agent disclosure law. The Foreign Propaganda Disclosure Act would amend the Foreign Agents…
Moscow, Aug 25 — External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a wide-ranging conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with the two leaders discussing bilateral cooperation, regional hotspots, global challenges and multilateral issues. EAM Jaishankar shared details of his…
Washington, Aug 25 — The Trump administration has warned that US schools could lose federal funding if they allow children to undergo gender-related changes without informing their parents, escalating its campaign to give families greater control over education. Education Secretary Linda McMahon…
Washington, Aug 25 — US President Donald Trump has expanded the use of tax-advantaged education savings accounts to cover home-schooling costs, presenting the measure as part of a broader effort to give American parents more control over their children’s education. Trump said Monday that families…
Washington, Aug 25 — A group of 30 US senators has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address delays in processing student and exchange visitor visas, warning that applicants may be unable to reach the United States before the new academic year begins. Led by independent Senator Angus King of…
Washington, Aug 25 — The US military plans to conduct a year-long operational test of high-energy lasers and high-power microwaves designed to defeat hostile drones, a senior Army official has said. Brigadier General Matt Ross, director of Joint Interagency Task Force 401, said the systems would…
Washington, Aug 25 — The Trump administration has proposed imposing an additional $103,265 fee on employers filing cap-subject H-1B petitions, a sweeping increase that could sharply raise the cost of recruiting skilled foreign workers, including professionals from India. The Department of Homeland…
Washington, Aug 25 — US President Donald Trump said that Chinese President Xi Jinping would visit the United States in two weeks, announcing the expected trip while discussing a new White House ballroom and military complex modelled in ambition on China’s Great Hall. Trump made the disclosure at…
Washington, Aug 25 — US President Donald Trump promoted what he called the largest expansion of school choice in American history, saying parents should have the power to select schools that reflect their values. Addressing students, parents and educators at a back-to-school event in the White…
Washington, Aug 24 — Republican Congressman Chip Roy has demanded that Texas State University explain its continued employment of an H-1B visa holder, questioning whether the institution gave American graduates and workers a fair opportunity to secure the job. Roy, who represents Texas’ 21st…
Greece, Aug 24 — The Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir hosted the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in May, and its tourism reached 2.36 crore visits in 2024, with 7.85 crore visitors between 2023 and 2025, while Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) offers no comparable…
Washington, Aug 24 — US President Donald Trump has announced that tariffs on Canadian vehicles, automotive parts and steel will rise to 50 per cent from January 1, 2027, sharply escalating his trade confrontation with one of America’s closest economic partners.Trump made the announcement in a post…
Rabat, Aug 24 — Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry; Electronics and Information Technology, met Omar Hejira, State Minister for Foreign Trade of Morocco, on Monday and discussed expanding bilateral trade relations."A meaningful and important meeting was held today with H.E.…
Ulaanbaatar, Aug 24 — Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, met with Abdul Awal Mintoo, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the ongoing 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations…
Washington, Aug 24 — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday launched what he called an “economic onslaught” against Iran, warning governments, banks and companies worldwide that they must choose between doing business with Tehran and retaining access to the American financial system.Bessent…
Washington, Aug 24 — The United States has given countries defined deadlines to shut down Iran-related activities, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday, warning that governments and companies must choose between access to the American economy and continued dealings with Tehran. Bessent…
Tehran, Aug 24 — Iran will not let the war end based on conditions set by the "aggressive" parties, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday"We have definitely not been the party to start the war, but we will not let the war's end be based on the aggressive parties' conditions,"…
New Delhi, Aug 24 — Dhaka needs to stay firm on its demand for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, but being rigid can limit the means of achieving its own goals; thus, the policy of "no extradition, no visit" can constrict important diplomatic channels, opined a leading…
Quetta, Aug 24 — Another four civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation alleged on Monday.Paank, the Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department, revealed that Kamal Baloch, a labourer, was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani…
Islamabad, Aug 24 — Citizens of Pakistan appeared indifferent to the August 14 Independence Day celebrations this year amid economic hardships, rampant corruption, elite capture of state institutions, soaring prices and rising taxes in the country, a report has stated.The worsening internal…
Dhaka, Aug 24 — Bangladesh should carefully weigh the risks of joining the Mecca Pact or any similar military alliance, as such a move could expose the country to conflicts in which it has no direct stake, a report has warned.It noted that Dhaka’s interests would be better served by retaining the…