The US State Department on Tuesday confirmed that the visa screening process for foreign students may soon get significantly tougher, with a strong focus on social media activity. This comes amid growing concerns from the Trump administration about security and ideological vetting. Addressing reporters at a State Department briefing, spokesperson Tammy Bruce underlined that the…
The US State Department has approved a potential USD 3.5 billion foreign military sale to Saudi Arabia, which includes AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related support, according to a statement from the Pentagon released Friday. As part of the deal, Saudi Arabia has requested 1,000 AMRAAMs, 50 AMRAAM guidance sections, as well…
The United States has reissued a stringent travel advisory for Bangladesh, urging its citizens to reconsider travel to the country due to the risks of civil unrest, crime, and terrorism. In its advisory updated on April 18, the US Department of State issued a “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” alert for Bangladesh, and a stricter “Level…
Three US aid workers were laid off while in Myanmar helping the rescue and recovery from the country’s massive earthquake, a former senior staffer said, as the Trump administration’s dismantling of foreign aid affects its disaster response. After travelling to the Southeast Asian nation, the three officials were told late this week they would be…
The US State Department’s freeze on Fulbright and other scholarship funding has disrupted academic aspirations for thousands, particularly from India. Scholars now face financial strain, stalled research, and uncertain futures. The move impacts STEM and policy students the hardest, weakening global academic ties and shifting the landscape of international education. The long-term effects remain uncertain….
US President Joe Biden on Friday agreed to provide USD 571.3 million in defence support for Taiwan, the White House said, while the State Department approved the potential sale to the island of USD 265 million worth of military equipment. The US is bound by law to provide Chinese-claimed Taiwan with the means to defend…
Shashi Tharoor attacked BJP: अमेरिका ने सत्तारूढ़ भारतीय जनता पार्टी के उन आरोपों को खारिज कर दिया कि भारत को अस्थिर करने के प्रयासों के पीछे अमेरिकी डीप स्टेट तत्व हैं, जिसके बाद कांग्रेस के वरिष्ठ नेता शशि थरूर ने रविवार को भाजपा पर निशाना है. उन्होंने कहा कि यह आक्रामक व्यवहार भारत के लिए…