Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced legislation that would require social-media influencers working for foreign interests to register under the country’s foreign-agent disclosure law.
Moscow, Aug 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a wide-ranging conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, with the two leaders discussing bilateral cooperation, regional hotspots, global challenges and multilateral issues.
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) The Trump administration has warned that US schools could lose federal funding if they allow children to undergo gender-related changes without informing their parents, escalating its campaign to give families greater control over education.
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has expanded the use of tax-advantaged education savings accounts to cover home-schooling costs, presenting the measure as part of a broader effort to give American parents more control over their children’s education.
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) A group of 30 US senators has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address delays in processing student and exchange visitor visas, warning that applicants may be unable to reach the United States before the new academic year begins.
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) The US military plans to conduct a year-long operational test of high-energy lasers and high-power microwaves designed to defeat hostile drones, a senior Army official has said.
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) The Trump administration has proposed imposing an additional $103,265 fee on employers filing cap-subject H-1B petitions, a sweeping increase that could sharply raise the cost of recruiting skilled foreign workers, including professionals from India.
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Chinese President Xi Jinping would visit the United States in two weeks, announcing the expected trip while discussing a new White House ballroom and military complex modelled in ambition on China’s Great Hall.
Washington, Aug 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump promoted what he called the largest expansion of school choice in American history, saying parents should have the power to select schools that reflect their values.
Greece, Aug 24 (IANS) The Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir hosted the third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in May, and its tourism reached 2.36 crore visits in 2024, with 7.85 crore visitors between 2023 and 2025, while Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) offers no comparable numbers, because Islamabad has ensured none can be collected, a report said.
