US, Venezuela face off defiantly at UNSC as tensions escalate 

IANS | December 24, 2025 9:31 AM

United Nations, Dec 24 (IANS) The US and Venezuela defiantly faced off each other at an emergency session of the Security Council as tensions continued to rise with Washington capturing two ships carrying oil from the Latin American nation and trying over the weekend to intercept another tanker headed there.

US lawmakers warn 'public charge' rule risks H-1B green cards

IANS | December 24, 2025 9:12 AM

Washington, Dec 24, (IANS) A group of 127 US lawmakers has urged the Trump Administration to withdraw its proposed overhaul of the "public charge" rule, asserting that this would inject uncertainty into the legal immigration system, particularly for those families who are moving from H-1B visas to Green Cards.

Visa delays leave H-1B families stranded abroad amid tougher US vetting

IANS | December 24, 2025 7:46 AM

Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) Indian H-1B visa holders are facing months-long uncertainty after US consulates in India delayed appointments due to new screening requirements, a development that has triggered concern on Capitol Hill, while the Trump Administration has strongly defended its tougher vetting, arguing that this is a national security necessity.

US lawmakers flag risks to Bangladesh elections

IANS | December 24, 2025 6:46 AM

Washington, Dec 24 (IANS) Raising alarm over a political party ban, powerful US lawmakers have told Bangladesh’s interim government that free and fair elections cannot be held if political participation is restricted ahead of the February polls.

Yunus regime pushing Bangladesh towards radical Islamist control: Report

IANS | December 23, 2025 9:19 PM

Dhaka/New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Bangladesh's interim government led by Muhammad Yunus is steering the country into the hands of radical Islamists, a trend highlighted during the recent arson attacks on the media houses and the cultural institutions nationwide following the death of radical Islamist leader Sharif Osman Hadi, a report said on Tuesday.