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Pakistan developing missiles that could strike US, says Tulsi Gabbard

United States Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday told lawmakers that Pakistan’s advancing missile programme could eventually bring the American mainland within its reach, pla

How West Asia war is affecting India's service sectors | West Asia crisis | Strait of Hormuz

The West Asia crisis is disrupting businesses across India—from aviation and travel to restaurants, logistics and quick commerce.

"If oil flow is blocked...": US threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz disruption

The White House has issued a strong warning to Iran over any attempt to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical energy routes.

All about Shahed-136: Iran’s deadly kamikaze drone

Dubai’s skyline. A low-cost drone. A new era of warfare. The Shahed-136 is Iran’s “kamikaze” drone reshaping modern air combat. With a range of up to 2,000 km and designed for mass deployment, it for

T20 WC 2026: India vs USA playing 11, preview, toss time, live streaming

India will begin their title T20 World Cup defence on Saturday when Suryakumar Yadav's men take on USA. The match will start at 7 pm IST, with the toss expected around 6.30 pm IST.

T20 World Cup 2026: IND vs USA pitch report and Wankhede Stadium key stats

Team India has been in excellent form since their 2024 triumph, winning nine series, including a dominant Asia Cup campaign.

ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A full schedule, team analysis, live streaming

Defending champions India headline the group A alongside Pakistan, while the USA and Namibia add depth and unpredictability

US Dept of Justice releases final 3 mn pages of Epstein files

The US Justice Department has released over 3 million additional pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files under a transparency law after months of public pressure

Iran agrees for 'fair' talks with US but not over its defence capabilities

Iran signals readiness for US talks but rules out negotiations on missile and defence capabilities, as regional powers push to avert military conflict

Big US visa freeze: Visa processing paused for 75 nations: Who are affected? | Trump | Immigration

The United States has announced a temporary pause on immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, citing concerns that new migrants could become dependent on public welfare.

Pakistan-origin USA cricketers denied Indian visas ahead of T20 World Cup

The denial of visas to key players could have significant consequences for the USA squad's preparations and participation in the tournament.

“Get the f**k out…”: Minneapolis mayor blasts ICE after woman fatally shot

A US immigration agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in her car in Minneapolis on January 7, authorities said, amid a surge in immigration enforcement. Mayor Jacob Frey rejected claims

Why the India–US trade deal stalled, and why tensions are rising again | Trump tariffs | Trade war

The India–US trade deal was expected to be an early win for Washington—but it suddenly collapsed.

500% tariffs on Russian oil buyers?: What the new US Bill means for India | Trump tariffs | India-US

US President Donald Trump has signalled support for a bipartisan Bill that proposes sweeping penalties on countries buying Russian oil.

US remittance tax starts today: What it means for Indians sending money home | Trump | US Visa

A new 1% remittance tax has come into force in the US from January 1, 2026. It affects how NRIs, students and foreign workers send money abroad.

Explained: Why has Trump sued BBC for $10 billion | Trump vs BBC | BBC Studios | US News

US President Donald Trump has filed a massive defamation lawsuit against the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of misleadingly editing his January 6 speech to falsely suggest he incited violence.

US embassy warns Indians: ‘Birth tourism’ could trigger tourist visa denial

The US Embassy in India has issued a fresh advisory warning that tourist visas will be denied if applicants intend to give birth in the US for citizenship benefits.

US also 'deeply committed' to Quad: Secretary of State Marco Rubio

The US is "deeply committed" to the Quad - the grouping with India, Japan and Australia - and will continue to build on that in the year to come, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. ...we're also deeply committed to the Quad, the concept of in conjunction with Japan and India, the building out of this Quad, which is something you'll see, Rubio said Monday. He delivered remarks along with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the Department of State before the Australia-US Ministerial Consultations. Rubio said that the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting was his first meeting soon after he was sworn in as Secretary of State in January this year. I had been confirmed, sworn in downstairs, and came right up on that elevator and into this room. And it was in this very room that I did my first event as Secretary of State with the Quad," Rubio said. "...I think we've had at least

US-Ukraine talks make headway as Trump's peace plan sees key revisions

Rubio said the discussions were "probably the most productive and meaningful" so far, noting that the 28-point peace plan proposed by President Donald Trump is still being refined

Unfortunate that US didn't participate in G20: South African trade minister

It is unfortunate that the US did not participate in the G20 in Johannesburg this weekend because important matters relating to world trade were discussed, South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau said on Sunday. Tau, asked whether the US would lose out by not attending and reduce its influence on global trade, said this needed to be judged in the context of what the outcomes of the G20 have been. It's been an important discussion around global trade, issues around the World Trade Organisation (WTO), discussion around industrialisation, financing for development, around debt. All those issues are important for the entire world and it is quite unfortunate that their (the US) voice was not coming across at these meetings, Tau said in a media briefing. The minister said discussions with the US around trade would continue. G20 is a separate process. Of course, I can't pretend that it does not reflect on the issues that have been discussed, but so far it hasn