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International

Rubio defends visa curbs, vows tougher vetting

IANS | December 20, 2025 8:26 AM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio mounted a vigorous defence of the Trump administration’s tightening of visa and refugee policies, saying the United States has an obligation to know “who you are, why you’re coming, and what you’ve done in the past,” remarks that are likely to resonate deeply across India’s vast student and skilled-worker communities.

Trump’s drug price cuts set to impact global pharma, including India

IANS | December 20, 2025 7:39 AM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping prescription drug price cuts is expected to ripple across global pharmaceutical markets, including India’s generics-driven drug export sector, as Washington moves toward international price benchmarking.

US renewing focus on Western Hemisphere security: Rubio

IANS | December 20, 2025 7:34 AM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is placing renewed emphasis on security and stability in the Western Hemisphere, citing cooperation with regional partners to combat transnational crime.

US seeks humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan

IANS | December 20, 2025 7:04 AM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is pressing for a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan, warning that the situation there is “horrifying.”

Legal challenge to Trump’s H-1B fee faces tough questioning from judge

IANS | December 20, 2025 6:54 AM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) A federal judge signaled that US President Donald Trump may have sweeping authority under immigration law, even as she questioned a legal challenge to his administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on companies seeking new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers.

Trump links drug price cuts to tariffs, reshoring push

IANS | December 20, 2025 6:47 AM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump directly linked his plan to cut prescription drug prices with a broader trade and manufacturing strategy, saying tariffs and domestic investment would force a global reset in pharmaceutical pricing.

Rubio backs Lebanon talks, warns on Hezbollah

IANS | December 20, 2025 6:38 AM

Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States supports negotiations between Lebanon and Israel aimed at avoiding a broader conflict, while making clear that Hezbollah must no longer pose a military threat.

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