Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) Outrightly dismissing comparisons of ICE arrests to authoritarian tactics, Trump border czar Tom Homan has defended federal agents operating in US cities, and said sanctuary policies were forcing immigration enforcement into local communities rather than jails.
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) The United States’ decision to place Gaza under a technocratic Palestinian administration and move toward reconstruction could create future opportunities for Indian companies in the civilian sector, even as officials stressed that rebuilding will only begin after security and governance conditions stabilise.
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) Citing the arrival of the new American ambassador in New Delhi and renewed engagement across trade and strategic sectors, an eminent Indian American community leader Wednesday expressed optimism about the trajectory of India–US relations.
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) A group of US lawmakers have urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to exempt health care professionals from a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning that the policy is straining hospitals and could worsen critical workforce shortages across the country.
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) Senior Democrats sharply criticised the Trump administration after it moved to halt immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries, calling the decision discriminatory, harmful to families, and damaging to US economic and moral standing.
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) A US funding bill for the fiscal year 2026 proposes to withhold a portion of American assistance to Pakistan, according to the text of legislation introduced in the House of Representatives.
United Nations, Jan 15 (IANS) As the world organisation faces an “urgent make-or-break moment” and the Security Council is paralysed, General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock has stressed the importance of reforming the highest decision-making body.
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) A Republican congressman introduced legislation this week to tighten oversight of the US student visa program, saying weaknesses in the system have allowed fraud, visa overstays and national security risks to persist.
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) Indian American community leader Jasdip Singh Jassee has welcomed President Donald Trump’s decision to pause immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, saying the inclusion of Pakistan and Bangladesh reflects serious deficiencies in vetting systems and long-standing national security concerns.
Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) President Donald Trump said the United States needs Greenland for national security, reiterating a long-standing position following a White House meeting involving US and Danish officials.
