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Residents in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood lined up Wednesday to protest a surge in police and National Guard presence, after the White House announced around-the-clock federal patrols and a ramp-up of troops in the capital. The…
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The US will phase out its “Dropbox” interview waiver program for most non-immigrant visa categories — including H-1B renewals — from September 2, 2025. The change will affect applicants for H-1B, L1, F1, and O1 visas, as well as children…
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India and Russia on Friday doubled down on their long-standing partnership in the face of a new US penalty on New Delhi for buying Russian oil, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin pledging to deepen their “Special…
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Despite growing optimism over a potential US-China trade deal, a sharp divide remains over Washington’s demand that Beijing halt oil purchases from Iran and Russia. While both sides recently signaled progress in trade talks held in…
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In a serious aviation scare, United Airlines flight UA108—a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route to Munich—issued a “Mayday” alert shortly after taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport on July 25, 2025. The distress call was…
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The U.S. State Department announced Wednesday that it has approved $322 million in potential arms sales to Ukraine, aimed at strengthening the country’s air defense and armored ground capabilities as it faces mounting Russian assaults. The…
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The U.S. Department of State has expanded its highest-level travel advisory, adding four more countries to its Level 4: Do Not Travel list in July alone. The list, which ranks global destinations based on safety risks, now includes 21…
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An Indian-origin doctor in the United States has been charged with a series of serious crimes, including illegal opioid distribution, healthcare fraud, and soliciting sexual favors from patients in exchange for prescriptions. Ritesh Kalra,…
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The U.S. State Department has launched a new public awareness campaign urging Americans — particularly Iranian Americans — to avoid travel to Iran, citing grave security risks and Tehran’s refusal to recognise dual citizenship. At a press…
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Despite slapping fresh tariffs on 14 countries, U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signaled progress toward a long-anticipated trade agreement with India, saying the two nations were “close to making a deal.” “We made a deal with the…
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