Geneva, April 1 (IANS) Shalee Baloch, the central organiser of the Baloch Women Forum (BWF), during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, drew attention to human rights abuses across Balochistan, including enforced disappearances and the extrajudicial killings committed by the Pakistani forces.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Denis Alipov, Russia’s Ambassador to India, has said that Russia firmly rejects what he described as US “pressure” in international politics, particularly concerning India’s oil market, while emphasising that New Delhi continues to pursue an independent foreign policy.
Washington, April 1 (IANS) The White House said it was making “serious discussions” with Iran’s new leadership and was confident a deal could be reached soon, even as China and Pakistan called for an “immediate cessation of hostilities” in the Gulf and Middle East.
Baghdad, April 1 (IANS) An American journalist has been kidnapped in Baghdad by a suspected Iran-backed Iraqi armed group, the US Department of State confirmed, raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreign nationals in the region.
Washington, April 1 (IANS) The United States is “ahead of schedule” in achieving its objectives in Iran, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Fox News, asserting that ongoing military operations are being carried out with “extraordinary efficiency.”
Washington, April 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he plans to attend a US Supreme Court hearing on birthright citizenship, as the top court prepares to take up a closely watched legal challenge to his executive order on the issue.
Washington, April 1 (IANS) The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said that it has received enough electronic registrations to meet the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa cap, including the advanced degree exemption, triggering the next phase of filings starting April 1.
Washington, April 1 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said he met President Donald Trump at the White House, adding the US leader “deeply cares about the relationship between the US and India!”, signalling continued focus on ties with New Delhi.
Washington, April 1 (IANS) A US federal judge has stripped a married couple of their American citizenship after they were convicted of stealing sensitive medical trade secrets and sharing them with China, the Justice Department said.
Washington, April 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will address the nation on Wednesday night (Thursday morning local India time) with an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran, the White House said, as fighting involving the US and Israel enters its second month.
