Tag: US
6 Feb 2026
US says Trump prefers diplomacy with Iran but warns he has military options
“Commitments need to be honored. Equal standing, mutual respect and mutual interest are not rhetoric – they are a must and the pillars of a durable agreement
4 Feb 2026
US, India discuss critical minerals cooperation and strategic ties during Washington meeting
Jaishankar posted on his social media account: “Delighted to meet US Secretary Rubio this afternoon. It was a wide-ranging conversation that covered our bilateral cooperation agenda, regional, and global issues.”
29 Jan 2026
Oil prices gain 1.5pc on increasing concerns of Iran attack
Oil prices are surging as US President Donald Trump has continued to put pressure on Iran to abandon its nuclear program through military threats and as a US naval fleet has entered the region.
29 Jan 2026
US urges citizens to reconsider travel to Pakistan
The travel warning also applies to US citizens of Pakistani nationality.
26 Jan 2026
US university dismisses daughter of Iran’s Supreme NSC secretary
Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute has confirmed that she is no longer employed by the institution, but declined to provide further details.
25 Jan 2026
US storm leaves 230,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations
Snow, sleet, freezing rain, and extremely cold temperatures are forecast to sweep the eastern two-thirds of the nation on Sunday and into the coming week.
25 Jan 2026
Snow, ice hit western, central US as massive storm sweeps nation
Shoppers were plundering supermarket shelves in preparation for substantial snowfall in certain areas, along with “catastrophic” possibilities of ice buildup from freezing rain.
23 Jan 2026
U.S. officially exits WHO, raising global health concerns
A spokesperson from the State Department defended the decision to exit the health body, accusing it of mishandling health emergencies and justifying the suspension of future funding.
15 Jan 2026
US announces immigration process to be halted for Pakistan,74 other countries from January 21
“We are trying to ensure that the kindness of the people of America will not continue to be abused,” an official stated.
15 Jan 2026
Trump says Iran protest killings and executions halted
Responding to a journalist's question in the Oval Office about whether US military action was “now off the table,” Trump said, “We’re going to watch it and see what the process is.”
13 Jan 2026
US cancels over 100,000 visas in major immigration crackdown
A majority of those whose visas were cancelled had criminal records and proof of legal violations.
13 Jan 2026
Trump warns of 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran
“Any nation that does business with Iran will be required to pay a 25 percent tariff on all trade with the United States,” he said.
17 Dec 2025
Trump expands travel ban, adding seven more countries to restricted list
According to Trump, the action taken was to protect the country from foreign terrorists and other security threats.
11 Dec 2025
Immigrants can buy US residency for $1m as Trump unveils ‘gold card’ visa scheme
The gold card is similar to the green card.
3 Dec 2025
US freezes immigration cases from 19 non-European countries
The policy was made for 19 non-European countries over safety concerns and national security.