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US Congresswoman seeks revocation of Chinese student visas over alleged China election interference

IANS | July 21, 2026 11:41 AM

Washington, July 21 (IANS) United States Republican Congresswoman, Anna Paulina Luna, has written to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging the immediate suspension and cancellation of all F-1 and J-1 student visas held by Chinese nationals currently enrolled at higher education institutions across the country, citing recently declassified intelligence detailing the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) efforts to interfere in American elections.

MEA summons Russian diplomat over cargo ship attack that killed 4 Indians

IANS | July 21, 2026 10:32 AM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday summoned the Russian Charge d'Affaires following the attack on a commercial vessel departing from Odesa port in Ukraine, in which four Indian nationals lost their lives, while one was critical.

US CENTCOM completes fresh strikes on Iran, warns of continued military readiness amid Middle East tensions

IANS | July 21, 2026 9:04 AM

Washington, July 21 (IANS) The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has carried out another round of strikes against Iran, targeting military facilities and capabilities as Washington seeks to reduce Tehran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Army veteran arrested after fiery attack outside New York ICE office

IANS | July 21, 2026 9:03 AM

New York, July 21 (IANS) The heightened tensions over confrontations with immigration enforcement officers have taken a dangerous turn with an ex-Army man launching a fiery attack on the agency’s office here.

Trump renews anti-communism pledge

IANS | July 21, 2026 8:38 AM

Washington, July 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump proclaimed July 19-25 as Captive Nations Week, renewing a strong US commitment to supporting people living under communist and authoritarian governments while declaring that "America will never be a communist country."

US bill targets Chinese firms in espionage cases

IANS | July 21, 2026 8:32 AM

Washington, July 21 (IANS) A group of senior Republican lawmakers has introduced legislation that would make it easier for US prosecutors to pursue economic espionage cases involving Chinese companies by treating all businesses based in China as instruments of the Chinese state under federal law.

PM Modi congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming UK Prime Minister, vows to deepen India-UK ties

IANS | July 21, 2026 8:26 AM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, saying India and the UK would continue to strengthen their partnership across key areas including trade, investment, technology and defence.

President Murmu arrives in North Macedonia on second-leg of her 3-nation visit

IANS | July 21, 2026 8:24 AM

Skopje, July 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu was accorded a warm welcome as she arrived in North Macedonia on the second leg of her three-nation visit on Tuesday (Indian time), after successfully concluding her visit to Moldova.

Trump marks made in America week

IANS | July 21, 2026 7:13 AM

Washington, July 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has proclaimed July 19-25 as "Made in America Week", using the occasion to renew his administration's push to revive domestic manufacturing, promote American-made products and defend trade policies aimed at bringing factories and jobs back to the United States.

Pakistan-born man among 10 facing US citizenship revocation in Trump's denaturalisation drive

IANS | July 21, 2026 7:10 AM

Washington, July 21 (IANS) A Pakistan-born man accused of using multiple identities to secure US immigration benefits is among 10 naturalised citizens facing denaturalisation as the Trump administration expands what it calls the largest citizenship revocation effort in US history.

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US Congresswoman seeks revocation of Chinese student visas over alleged China election interference

MEA summons Russian diplomat over cargo ship attack that killed 4 Indians

US CENTCOM completes fresh strikes on Iran, warns of continued military readiness amid Middle East tensions

Army veteran arrested after fiery attack outside New York ICE office

Trump renews anti-communism pledge

US bill targets Chinese firms in espionage cases

PM Modi congratulates Andy Burnham on becoming UK Prime Minister, vows to deepen India-UK ties

President Murmu arrives in North Macedonia on second-leg of her 3-nation visit

Trump marks made in America week

Pakistan-born man among 10 facing US citizenship revocation in Trump's denaturalisation drive

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