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US Imposes $15,000 Visa Bonds on Tourists from Malawi and Zambia
The United States Department of State has announced that tourists from Malawi and Zambia will be subject to bonds of up to $15,000 should they visit the country on tourist visas. The idea, announced earlier this week, is to impose bonds on countries whose citizens have high rates of overstaying their US visas. Tourists from […]
US Secretary of State Discusses Gaza With Counterparts
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has engaged in diplomatic efforts to address the ongoing conflict in Gaza, discussing the humanitarian situation and ceasefire efforts with his UK and French counterparts. According to a readout from State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, Rubio spoke with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot […]
US-India Trade Relations Deteriorate Amid Tariff Dispute
The trade relations between the United States and India have taken a hit as US President Donald Trump announced plans to “substantially” raise tariffs on Indian goods. This move is a response to India’s purchase and resale of “massive amounts” of Russian oil, which Trump believes is helping to finance Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine. […]
US Accuses India of Financing Russia’s War Through Fuel Imports
A top US official has accused India of financing Russia’s war in Ukraine by purchasing oil from Moscow, sparking a heated debate about the implications of such transactions. Stephen Miller, deputy chief of staff at the White House and one of President Donald Trump’s most influential aides, expressed strong disapproval of India’s actions in an […]
Israeli Ex-Officials Appeal to Trump to End Gaza War
A group of over 600 retired Israeli security officials, including former heads of intelligence agencies, have written to US President Donald Trump to pressure Israel to immediately end the war in Gaza. The officials believe that Hamas no longer poses a strategic threat to Israel and that ending the war would be in the best […]
US and Israel Recall Teams from Gaza Ceasefire Talks
The United States(US) and Israel have recalled their teams from Gaza ceasefire talks after Hamas submitted a proposal that showed “a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire,” according to US special envoy Steve Witkoff. The move comes amid growing international pressure on both sides to reach an agreement and alleviate the humanitarian crisis in […]
US and Israel Condemn France’s Move to Recognize Palestinian State
The United States and Israel have strongly condemned France’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticizing the move as “reckless” and saying it “only serves Hamas propaganda and sets back peace”. Rubio’s comments came after French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would officially recognize a Palestinian state […]
EU and US Edge Closer to Trade Deal as Tariff Deadline Looms
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that negotiations between the European Union(EU) and the United States(US) over a long-running trade dispute are making progress. Speaking in Berlin on Wednesday ahead of a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron, Merz said, “We have been hearing in the last few minutes that there could possibly be decisions,” […]
Ecuador’s Notorious Drug Lord “Fito” Extradited to the US
Ecuadorian authorities have extradited José Adolfo “Fito” Macías Villamar, the infamous leader of Los Choneros, to the United States. Macías, 45, had been a fugitive since escaping from a high-security prison in Guayaquil last year. The Drug Lord was recaptured in late June on Ecuador’s central coast after nearly 18 months on the run. Macías […]
BRICS Summit Opens in Rio-China,Russia Skip Trip
The 17th BRICS Summit has commenced in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with leaders from the bloc’s member countries gathering to discuss pressing global issues. Notably, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are absent from the summit. Xi Jinping has sent Premier Li Qiang to represent China, while Putin will participate via video […]