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US makes $20,000 visa bond programme permanent; India not on 50-country list

The US State Department has decided to make its visa bond programme permanent after successfully running it as a pilot scheme, expanding a policy aimed at reducing visa overstays. The programme currently applies to citizens of 50 countries.

The Times of India

US makes visa bond program permanent for 50 countries; India unaffected

The US State Department will make a visa bond program permanent. This program requires applicants from fifty nations to post bonds. Bonds can reach up to twenty thousand dollars for business and tourism visas. This policy aims to reduce visa overstays among travelers. Immigration advocates believe it will deter legitimate…

The Economic Times

US State Department Outlines AI Expansion Strategy in New Enterprise Playbook

The US State Department's Generative AI Playbook outlines the development and expansion of StateChat, an AI chatbot, across diplomatic posts, offering a model for federal AI integration.

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US-mediated Israel-Lebanon talks set for August 4-6 in Rome

The US State Department confirmed Monday that the next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon will be held in Rome on August 4 through 6, as Israel prepares to withdraw from two "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani first announced the next round of US-on…

The Economic Times

US State Department Accuses Cuba of Waging a 'Revolution Against Western Civilisation Itself' in 100-Page Report

A US State Department report accuses Cuba of a long-term campaign to infiltrate American institutions, support left-wing militancy, and wage a 'revolution against Western civilisation.'

International Business Times UK

State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Warning After Iran Kills Two US Troops

The US State Department has issued a worldwide travel warning after two US troops were killed in Jordan, urging Americans abroad to exercise increased caution amid rising threats linked to Iran.

International Business Times UK

Trump Administration Green Card Bonds Could Hit Indian Professionals Already Trapped by Visa Backlogs

The US State Department is considering a proposal requiring a $100,000 bond from certain overseas applicants for permanent residency, potentially adding financial strain to an already challenging process.

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US weighs $100,000 bond for some Green Card applicants abroad: What it means for Indians

The Trump administration is considering requiring some green card applicants applying from overseas to post a bond of up to $100,000, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The proposal, still under discussion within the US State Department, is part of a broader push to tighten legal immigration…

The Times of India

Youlin Chen espionage case: US scientist detained in China for nearly 2 years, wife says no contact for 600 days; group links arrest to US nuclear test detection

Youlin Chen detained in China: A China-born American Youlin Chen, a seismologist, has been detained in China for almost two years. His family has now spoken publicly, hoping for his release and well-being. The espionage case gained attention after President Trump raised it with President Xi. According to an advocacy…

The Economic Times

US judge blocks Trump administration policy targeting visas of social media researchers

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy impacting foreign researchers. This policy could have denied visas or deported individuals studying online disinformation. The court found the policy likely burdened non-citizen researchers' speech rights. A technology research coalition challenged the policy, citing free speech violations. The ruling prevents…

The Economic Times

Earthquake aid keeps flowing from Florida to Venezuela, with help from the U.S. State Department

Eighteen-year-old Alessandra Izaguirre is part of a massive grassroots effort to help Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

The Independent UK

Don't support Tibetan independence: China to US

China urged the United States to honor its commitment recognizing Tibet as part of China. Beijing stated that Tibet-related issues are purely internal Chinese affairs. The US State Department supports Tibetan cultural preservation and dialogue with the Dalai Lama. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning conveyed these remarks during a…

The Economic Times

US Begins Revoking Passports of Parents Owing $100K+ in Child Support, Affecting 2,700 Americans

The US State Department is revoking passports of Americans with significant unpaid child support, starting with debts over $100,000, as part of a broader enforcement campaign to ensure compliance.

International Business Times UK

South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding

Civil society organizations in South Africa says that adolescent girls and women are among the first to feel the impact of U.S. foreign aid cuts

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Foreign workers say they were paid less than $2 an hour to build a new US Consulate in Milan

Foreign workers building a sprawling $350 million American Consulate in Milan say they were paid less than $2 an hour after being promised fair wages

The Times of India

US visa interview in 10 days if you pay extra $750: All you need to know

The US State Department will soon begin a pilot project for an expedited B1/B2 visa appointment at a fee of $750. This will allow the applicants to get an interview appointment at selected posts within 10 days. The pilot project will run from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

The Times of India

Henry Nowak won't be the last: JD Vance blames mass migration for UK stabbing, triggers diplomatic row

Vice President JD Vance weighed in on the stabbing of UK student Henry Nowak by Sikh man Vickrum Digwa and blamed mass migration for it. Holding the police and the government liable for the stabbing, after which the victim was handcuffed by the police as Digwa lied that he was…

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US criticises 'two-tiered policing' over UK murder case

As the death of a student sparks debate about policing and race in Britain, the US has chimed in to criticise the country's "civilisational decline".

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Dollar Weakens as Crude Oil Prices Tumble

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.10%. The announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon knocked WTI crude oil prices down by more than -3% on Thursday and lowered inflation expectations, which might persuade the Fed to ease monetary policy, a negative factor for the dollar....

The Times of India

EB-2 Green Card limit exhausted for India for 2026: What does it mean?

The US State Department has announced that it has issued all available immigrant visas in the Employment-based Second Preference (EB-2) category for India in 2026. EB-2 is a Green Card category for professionals with an advanced degree or people with exceptional abilities. The annual limit will be reset on October…

The Times of India

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended for 45 days as peace talks continue

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by 45 days after two days of talks in Washington, offering a temporary diplomatic breakthrough in a conflict that has continued to claim lives despite the truce. The extension, announced by the US State Department on Friday, will keep the cessation…

The Times of India

US shuts Peshawar consulate despite soft talk on Pakistan

TOI correspondent from Washington: The US State Department on Monday announced closure of its consulate in Peshawar, a move that underscores a striking contradiction in the Trump administration’s Pakistan policy: warm rhetoric and gushing praise at the top, but a steady drawdown of diplomatic infrastructure on the ground.

The Independent UK

China calls US hypocritical for expressing concern over Panama's sovereignty

The U.S. State Department accused China of violating Panama’s sovereignty over a port dispute in the Central American nation, triggering another fierce back-and-forth on Wednesday as the Chinese government called the Trump administration hypocritical

Euronews

Second US ambassador to Ukraine steps down in less than one year

The acting US ambassador to Ukraine is to step down from her post in Kyiv and retire, the US State Department announced. Reports have indicated her reasons for leaving the job are related to the Trump administration's approach to Ukraine.

The Times of India

Red, White, and who? Trump takes center page in new US passport

TOI Correspondent from Washington: The US State Department is preparing to roll out a limited-edition “Trump passport” to mark America’s 250th birthday – a glossy, gold-accented document that is equal parts travel permit, commemorative souvenir, and a divisive red flag, an ode to both American independence and, critics say, presidential…

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