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International

Trump's pick for Brazil ambassador prioritises trade, critical minerals

IANS | July 17, 2026 6:55 AM

Washington, July 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as the next US ambassador to Brazil told lawmakers on Thursday (local time) that expanding trade, securing access to critical minerals and strengthening cooperation against transnational crime would be among his top priorities if confirmed, while pledging to support Brazil's democratic institutions and freedom of expression.

US lawmakers warn China expanding espionage, cyber operations targeting American states

IANS | July 17, 2026 6:40 AM

Washington, July 17 (IANS) US lawmakers and state security officials warned that China is increasingly using espionage, cyber intrusions, influence operations and economic leverage to target US states and critical infrastructure, telling a House Intelligence Committee hearing that local governments have become central to America's counterintelligence effort.

US unveils visa curbs on far-left groups

IANS | July 17, 2026 6:12 AM

Washington, July 17 (IANS) The Trump administration announced a new visa restriction policy targeting foreign nationals linked to far-left terrorist and aligned groups, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio opened a ministerial with representatives from more than 60 countries to coordinate efforts against what he described as the resurgence of transnational political terrorism.

India highlights commitment to Montreal protocol at OEWG48

IANS | July 16, 2026 11:31 PM

Bangkok, July 16 (IANS) Jagpreet Kaur, First Secretary of the Embassy of India in Bangkok, on Thursday highlighted India’s continued commitment to implementing the Montreal Protocol at the 48th meeting of the Open‑Ended Working Group (OEWG48) of Parties to the Montreal Protocol.

US to tighten terror finance crackdown

IANS | July 16, 2026 11:08 PM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) The Trump administration on Wednesday announced an expanded effort to disrupt the financing of organisations it accuses of supporting political terrorism, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying the United States would intensify scrutiny of charities, non-profit organisations and international financial networks used to channel illicit funds.

Rubio seeks global front against left-wing terror

IANS | July 16, 2026 11:08 PM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday called for a coordinated international campaign against what he described as a resurgence of far-left political terrorism, as India joined more than 60 countries at a State Department ministerial focused on the issue, according to a State Department spokesperson.

US restores tougher public charge rule

IANS | July 16, 2026 11:08 PM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalised a rule rescinding the Biden administration's 2022 public charge regulation, restoring broader discretion to immigration officers when deciding whether applicants for visas or permanent residency are likely to become dependent on government assistance.

Foreign student, journalist and research scholars visa rules tightened

IANS | July 16, 2026 11:07 PM

Washington, July 16 (IANS) The Trump administration on Thursday announced a final rule ending a decades-old policy that allowed many foreign students and exchange visitors to remain in the United States without a fixed end date, replacing it with time-limited admissions and mandatory federal reviews for visa extensions.

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