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17 Jul

US Embassy Issues Visa Warning After Indian Woman Caught Shoplifting in Illinois

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New Delhi / Washington (Rajeev Sharma): The US Embassy in India has issued a strong advisory warning that engaging in criminal activities such as theft, assault, or burglary in the United States could lead to the revocation of a visa and ineligibility for future US visas. The announcement follows a widely reported incident involving an Indian woman accused of shoplifting from a Target store in Illinois. In a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), the Embassy emphasized the seriousness of such offenses, stating: “Committing assault, theft, or burglary in the United States won't just cause you legal issues –…

24 Jun

Donald Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran, Despite Conflicting Reports from Tehran

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Washington, D.C. (National Times): US President Donald Trump has announced that a ceasefire is now in effect between Israel and Iran, marking what he calls a “historic breakthrough” in one of the most volatile flashpoints of the Middle East. The statement, issued through his official Truth Social account, comes amid ongoing tensions and mixed signals from the region. “The ceasefire is now in effect. Please do not violate it…,” Trump posted on Tuesday, urging restraint following what he described as a decisive military maneuver by the U.S. In a separate post, Trump credited the U.S. military’s strategic role in facilitating…

22 Jun

Yemen’s Houthis Threaten US Warships Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict

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Yemen (National Times) Yemen’s Houthi rebels issued a stern warning on Saturday, threatening to strike American warships in the Red Sea if the United States joins Israel in its ongoing military operations against Iran. The threat comes just weeks after a fragile ceasefire was reached between the U.S. and the Houthis in May, under which both parties agreed to avoid targeting one another. However, the truce now appears to be under strain as regional tensions in West Asia intensify following Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. “If the United States participates in any aggression against Iran alongside the Israeli enemy,…

22 Jun

Tensions Soar as Iran Declares All Americans in West Asia ‘Targets’ Following US Strikes on Nuclear Sites

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Tehran/Washington (National Times): Iran issued a stark warning to the United States on Saturday, declaring that all American personnel and citizens in West Asia are now considered targets, following U.S. airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. In a broadcast on Iranian state television, Tehran condemned the attacks as a violation of its sovereignty and accused Washington of committing “a crime against Iran.” The message, aimed directly at U.S. President Donald Trump, stated: “Mr. President of the United States, you started it — and we will end it.” The segment aired alongside graphics highlighting U.S. military…

24 May

Judge Halts Trump Move to Block Foreign Student Enrollment at Harvard, for Now

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Boston, MA (National Times): A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from stripping Harvard University of its ability to enroll foreign students, pausing what could have been a major shakeup for one of the world’s most internationally recognized academic institutions. The ruling, issued Friday by U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs, comes just one day after the Department of Homeland Security announced it was revoking Harvard’s access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), a federal system used to track and manage non-citizen students. The administration claimed that Harvard had failed to address rising…

24 Apr

US Warns Citizens Against Travel to Jammu and Kashmir After Pahalgam Terror Strike

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In response to Tuesday’s terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 tourists dead, the United States on Wednesday updated its travel guidance, urging American citizens to refrain from visiting the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The advisory, posted on the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in India website, stated: "Terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest are possible in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Do not travel to this territory (except visits to eastern Ladakh and its capital, Leh).” It warned that sporadic violence occurs, especially along the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan and…

17 Apr

Indian Student Outflow Declines Sharply: Canada, US, UK See First Simultaneous Drop in 4 Years

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New Delhi (National Times): In a major reversal of recent trends, the number of Indian students heading abroad has seen a steep and simultaneous decline across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, the top three global education destinations. This marks the first time in four years that all three countries have recorded a dip at the same time, according to an analysis by The Indian Express based on official visa data. In 2024, student visa approvals for Indians dropped by at least 25 percent in all three nations: Canada recorded a 32% decline, with the number of study…

07 Apr

Canada Issues Updated Travel Advisory for the US Following Actor’s Detention

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Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): The Canadian government has revised its travel advisory for citizens heading to the United States, warning travelers to prepare for heightened security checks and possible scrutiny at U.S. border crossings. The update comes a month after Canadian actress Jasmine Mooney — known for her role in American Pie — was reportedly detained by U.S. immigration authorities in San Diego, California. Stricter Checks and Device Screenings In the advisory updated on April 4, Ottawa cautioned Canadian travelers to be "compliant and forthcoming" when interacting with U.S. border officials. The updated guidance also notes that American authorities are authorized…

16 Mar

Canada Reconsiders F-35 Fighter Jet Deal with US, PM Mark Carney Explores ‘Other Options’

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Calgary (National Times): In a significant policy move, Canada’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has instructed Defence Minister Bill Blair to review the country's planned purchase of America’s F-35 fighter jets. The directive comes with a call to explore alternative options “given the changing environment,” according to Blair’s spokesperson on Saturday. Canada’s Original F-35 Purchase Plan Two years ago, Canada agreed to acquire 88 F-35 jets, legally committing funds for the first 16 aircraft as part of its long-term defense strategy. The planned acquisition was set to be the largest investment in the Royal Canadian Air Force in over…

05 Mar

“If US Wants War, We’re Ready,” China Denounces U.S. Tariffs as “Blackmail” Over Fentanyl

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Beijing (National Times)– A spokesperson for the Chinese government has issued a fiery rebuke of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, labeling them a baseless pretext tied to the fentanyl crisis and vowing to resist what they called American "bullying." In a statement released today, China defended its retaliatory actions as "entirely justified and essential" to protect its interests, while accusing the U.S. of exploiting the drug epidemic to justify economic aggression. The fentanyl crisis, which has ravaged communities across the United States, has long been a point of contention between Washington and Beijing. U.S. officials have claimed that China plays…