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Vance says Israeli vote on West Bank annexation was an ‘insult’, opposed by Trump

Says annexation move by Israeli lawmakers looked like a stupid 'political stunt'; US Secretary of State Rubio says annexation moves could endanger Gaza ceasefire

Updated 23 Oct, 2025 07:42pm

World

Trump calls Colombian president ‘a drug leader’, vows end to payments

Bogota and Washington are at odds over the Palestine issue

Published 19 Oct, 2025 07:26pm

World

US embassy in Pakistan limits visa and consular updates on X due to budget delays

Applicants advised to rely on embassy, consulates, and official website for information

Updated 03 Oct, 2025 04:42pm

World

US begins deporting hundreds of Iranians after rare deal with Tehran

Deportees include criminals, illegal entrants, US official says; Deportation reportedly follows months of US-Iran talks

Published 30 Sep, 2025 11:01pm

World

US approves $150m Starlink, $179m Patriot defence sale to Ukraine

Pentagon greenlights crucial military support amid escalating Ukraine conflict, with air missiles and air defence systems in focus

Published 30 Aug, 2025 08:08pm

World

US stops visitor visas for people from Gaza

Republican congressman says Palestinians entering US are a security risk

Published 17 Aug, 2025 10:45am

Pakistan

Other countries may also declare BLA, Majeed Brigade as terror outfits: Bilawal

PPP chairman calls US terror designation a diplomatic win

Published 12 Aug, 2025 03:40pm

World

US sanctions Palestinian Authority officials, PLO members

PLO, PA members are undermining peace efforts: State Dept

Published 31 Jul, 2025 06:04pm

Pakistan

US State Department confirms high-level meeting with Pakistan

Kashmir issue, regional security likely to be discussed

Updated 23 Jul, 2025 01:06pm

Pakistan

FBI places Iranian ambassador to Pakistan on most wanted list: Report

Pakistan asserts diplomatic immunity for Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam

Published 16 Jul, 2025 05:15pm

World

State Department starts firing over 1,350 workers in Trump’s shake-up of diplomatic corps

The layoffs affect 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service workers

Published 12 Jul, 2025 03:31pm

World

US to screen social media of foreign students for anti-American content

US consular officers to conduct a thorough vetting of all student and exchange visitor applicants

Published 19 Jun, 2025 11:22am

World

US to pull some personnel from the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran

US military dependents authorised to leave region

Published 12 Jun, 2025 09:59am

Pakistan

US State Department confirms Pakistan gave nothing to India for ceasefire

Spokesperson Tommy Pigott also rubbishes Indian claims of nuclear leak

Updated 14 May, 2025 01:41pm

Pakistan

Fulbright program faces uncertainty after US state department cuts funds for exchange programs

Fulbright Scholars warn of stipend disruptions due to funding freeze

Published 11 Apr, 2025 11:02am

World

US State Department thanks Pakistan for partnership in bringing Sharifullah to justice

Banned IS terrorist suspected to be behind 2021 Kabul bombing

Updated 07 Mar, 2025 10:40am

World

Trump administration approves waiver for life-saving humanitarian aid

Abortions, family planning, conferences, administrative costs are not included for foreign aid

Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:31pm

World

Here’s how much US spends in foreign aid annually

US previously announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid

Published 30 Jan, 2025 12:27pm

World

Biden says US is ‘stronger’ on world stage in farewell speech

Biden defends all of Afghanistan’s US-backed govt to Taliban and US withdrawal of 2021

Published 14 Jan, 2025 10:55am

Pakistan

US expresses concern over civilian sentences by military courts in Pakistan

State Department spokesperson urges authorities to respect right to fair legal proceedings

Published 27 Dec, 2024 10:07pm

Pakistan

US State Dept once again denies allegations of involvement in Imran Khan’s ouster

Miller reiterated that the political landscape of Pakistan is determined by its citizens

Published 31 Oct, 2024 09:09am

World

Indian committee probing US assassination plot plans to visit Washington, says State Dept

Cites Indian Enquiry Committee ‘actively investigating the individual’

Published 14 Oct, 2024 11:08pm

Pakistan

US expresses ‘concern’ over attack on diplomats in Swat

US says Pakistani people have suffered greatly from terrorism

Published 24 Sep, 2024 11:25am

Pakistan

US reaffirms denial of support for Pakistan’s ballistic missile program

US acknowledged Pakistan as a long-term partner

Published 18 Sep, 2024 09:54am

Pakistan

US Under Secreatary Bass discussed bilaterla cooperation in Pakistan, State Dept says

Bass had met Ishaq Dar and General Asim Munir

Published 17 Sep, 2024 09:51am

Pakistan

US imposes sanctions on suppliers to Pakistan’s ballistic missile programme

Washington similarly targeted three China-based companies for supplying missile-applicable items to Pakistan

Updated 12 Sep, 2024 11:28pm

Pakistan

US working with partners to counter terror breeding grounds in Afghanistan, State Dept says

Patel says US will continue to work with partners in the region

Updated 02 Aug, 2024 05:52pm

World

US proposes barring airlines from charging family seating fees

Biden administration said in February 2023 it planned to write regulations barring fees

Published 01 Aug, 2024 10:27pm

Pakistan

Karachi ranked ‘Second Riskiest’ city for tourists

Karachi remains a vibrant and diverse city with much to offer visitors

Published 27 Jul, 2024 02:57pm

Pakistan

US says all Pakistani political parties should be treated ‘equally’

Adds that funds were requested from Congress to strengthen democracy

Published 25 Jul, 2024 09:23am