Washington, March 14 (IANS) A US senator has introduced legislation to ease visa costs for public schools in Alaska that rely heavily on international teachers, warning that a new $100,000 fee per H-1B visa could worsen already severe staffing shortages.
Washington, March 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at stopping fraudulent claims that products are “Made in America.”
Washington, March 14 (IANS) The US Senate paid tribute to Indian-American businessman and philanthropist Sunil Puri, with Senator Dick Durbin recalling his journey from a young immigrant arriving from India with little money to a civic leader who helped transform Rockford, Illinois.
Washington, March 14 (IANS) Senior US Senate Democrats have sharply criticised the Trump administration’s decision to pause sanctions on Russian oil, warning the move could enrich Moscow while doing little to ease rising energy costs for Americans.
Washington, March 14 (IANS) The Pentagon is sending additional Marines and warships to the Middle East as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on maritime traffic and regional targets, according to media reports citing unnamed US officials.
Washington, March 14 (IANS) The United States expanded authorisations for Venezuela’s energy and petrochemical sectors, a move that could help stabilise global fertilizer and oil supplies — developments closely watched by major importers such as India.
Washington, March 14 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump’s military action against Iran and the administration’s economic policies during remarks in North Carolina, saying the government is working to keep Americans safe while strengthening the country’s economy.
Washington, March 14 (IANS) The Trump administration is preparing potential measures to shield American farmers from rising fertilizer costs linked to global tensions, including developments involving Iran, US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said at the White House.
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) Two Indian nationals were killed and several others injured in an attack in Oman's Sohar amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
New Delhi: The ongoing conflict in West Asia, particularly the rising escalation involving the US, Israel, and Iran, has sucked in the Gulf states and has created one of the most volatile environments in recent decades. For India, whose economic and strategic interests are deeply tied to West Asia, the crisis presents both challenges and opportunities. New Delhi has responded with a carefully calibrated policy of strategic neutrality, emphasising restraint, dialogue, and diplomatic engagement rather than overt alignment with any side. This posture reflects India’s broader foreign policy doctrine of strategic autonomy and plurilateralism, which seeks to maintain balanced relationships with multiple actors.
