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What do the latest US visa wait times reveal: Hyderabad, Mumbai near a year for B1/B2 appointments; Delhi at 10 months

Indian applicants seeking US visitor visas continue to face lengthy waits, with the latest US State Department data showing next available B-1/B-2 interview appointments stretching to 12 months in Hyderabad, 11.5 months in Mumbai and 10 months in New Delhi.

The Times of India · 12h ago

Visa revoked for one-day overstay in the US? NRI shares mother-in-law's case they got to know after a year

An NRI family shared a visa situation that caught them off guard, as they did not know for one year that this had happened. The person said on social media that their mother-in-law was supposed to travel to the US this month but when she reached the airport, she was…

The Times of India · 19h ago

How Murdering Suspected Drug Smugglers Became the New Normal

A year after launching his explosive antidrug campaign, President Donald Trump routinely rains death on alleged cocaine couriers.

Reason · 22h ago

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US visa wait times: Indians face up to 12-month wait for visitor slots; work visas up to 5.5 months

Indian applicants for US visitor visas are expected to experience long waiting times for interviews in various cities. In Hyderabad, applicants may wait up to 12 months, while Mumbai follows closely with an 11.5-month wait. Other cities face shorter waits, with Chennai at 7.5 months and Kolkata at 6.5 months.…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

US weighs new limits on Cuban travel at the UN as Havana decries Trump's economic squeeze

The Trump administration is considering imposing new restrictions on Cuban officials traveling to the United Nations, another step to squeeze the government in Havana

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Rubio's Crackdown on Birth Tourism: State Department Expands Visa Restrictions to Target Doctors and Operators

The State Department's Sept. 23 birth tourism visa policy targets network owners, visa fixers and foreign doctors. Here's who is covered and what's unclear.

Latin Times · Sep 24

'Undeniably Lost His Mind': Nobel Prize Winner Warns 'Sundowning' Donald Trump Will 'Punish the Nation'

Nobel laureate Paul Krugman renewed his criticism of Donald Trump after the president's UN speech, arguing that his remarks reflected troubling behaviour and could have dangerous political consequences.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

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US tightens birth tourism crackdown: Rubio announces visa curbs as judge blocks Trump’s latest birthright citizenship bid

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals who engage in or facilitate commercial birth tourism, escalating the Trump administration's campaign against arrangements involving travel to the US to give birth and obtain citizenship for a child.

The Times of India · Sep 24

Trump orders diplomats worldwide to start referring to AI as ‘super intelligence’

The State Department is ordering diplomats in its international organizations bureau to use the term “super intelligence”

The Independent UK · Sep 24

US drafted Rubio memo condemning UK over West Bank sanctions. It was never released

US officials prepared a statement condemning UK, France, and Canada for their plans related to Israeli settlements. The draft statement aimed to label their actions as contributing to antisemitism, but it was never released. Secretary of State Marco Rubio did not criticize these countries during a subsequent press conference. Polling…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

US will make up to $7 billion in loans to help Trump ally Milei tap Argentina’s oil and minerals

The Trump administration wants to put billions of dollars into Argentina’s energy and mining industries

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Trump to raise detainees issue with Xi, but other rights issues may not come up

US President Trump intends to raise the issue of two detained US citizens with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Advocates express concern that broader human rights issues may not be addressed during the meeting. China has warned that discussing human rights and democracy is a sensitive topic that could jeopardize relations.…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

US visa: Immigration lawyer says Green Card lottery, visa processing for 75 banned countries did not resume despite court order

Two US visa processing pauses challenged in federal court have been struck down, but affected applicants are still waiting for their cases to move forward, according to an immigration lawyer who says there is a growing gap between the court rulings and what applicants are experiencing at US embassies and…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Trump admin's hardline deportation policy an 'attempt to break the global refugee and asylum system'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Washington Post national security reporter Adam Taylor. The Forbidden Stories consortium, involving France 24 and 25 other media outlets, has spent six months investigating the thousands of people abruptly deported from the United States to third countries, amid concerns over due process and their…

France 24 · Sep 22

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The Economic Times · Sep 20

Qatar strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Qatar condemned Houthi missile strikes targeting Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and civilian infrastructure. The United States urged Americans to reconsider travel to West Asia due to escalating regional tensions. Missile and drone attacks by Yemen's Houthi fighters prompted a worldwide caution from the US Department of State. Saudi Arabia reported intercepting…

International Business Times UK · Sep 20

Donald Trump Is Having 'Psychotic Breaks' When Reality of the Midterm Elections Hits, George Conway Says

Sen. Bernie Moreno has introduced a bill that would end dual citizenship in the US, requiring affected Americans to choose between US citizenship and another nationality if enacted.

International Business Times UK · Sep 20

'He Looks Tired': Observers Say Trump 'Walks With a Limp' in Abrupt Trip Back to the White House

President Donald Trump unexpectedly returned to the White House from Camp David as US officials warned Americans about travel disruptions and threats to US interests across the Middle East.

The Economic Times · Sep 19

US clears way for $2.7 billion sale to Ukraine of air-defense development upgrades

The US State Department approved a potential $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine. This package includes air defense development upgrades and related equipment for Ukraine. Ukraine will finance this significant purchase using European contributions and US Foreign Military Financing. The proposed sale is still subject to a review by the…

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France 24 · Sep 18

US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 warplanes to Saudi Arabia

The United States on Thursday said it had approved a $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 stealth warplanes to Saudi Arabia. Israel has previously voiced concerns about Riyadh buying F-35s, despite a push to normalise relations.

The Times of India · Sep 18

US grants visas to Iran's Pezeshkian, Araghchi for UNGA amid war with Tehran

The US has approved visas for Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other members of Tehran’s core delegation to attend next week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, despite the two countries remaining locked in a war that is entering its seventh month.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

US approves $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved a possible $24.3 billion Foreign Military Sale of 48 F-35 fighter aircraft and related equipment to Saudi Arabia. The package includes 49 Pratt & Whitney F135 engines, communications and electronic warfare systems, training, simulators, spare parts and logistics support, with Lockheed Martin and Pratt…

The Independent UK · Sep 17

The Latest: Federal judge orders Kennedy Center to provide 30 days' notice of any building changes

A federal judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it — as President Donald Trump has threatened

The Economic Times · Sep 17

US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN high-level meeting even with sides at war

The United States approved visas for Iran's core delegation to attend the UN General Assembly. This includes President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The delegation faces travel restrictions and prohibitions on certain purchases. This decision comes amid a protracted conflict and sanctions against Iran. The US also denied…

The Independent UK · Sep 17

US approves visas for Iranian leaders to attend UN meeting despite war stalemate

The decision on the Iranian visas was announced a day after the State Department denied visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation

Latin Times · Sep 17

Trump Redirects $52 Million In Military Aid To Peru And 3 Latin American Nations In Western Hemisphere Shift

The State Department is moving $52M from Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia and Iraq to Panama, Peru, Ecuador and Colombia after Rubio's tour.

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