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‘Due to increased regional tensions…’: US Embassy in Israel restricts employees’ travel

US embassy in Israel issues security alert to its employees amid rising tension in the region. The US Embassy in Jerusalem Thursday issued a fresh security alert restricting its employees from traveling amid heightening tensions in the region between Israel and Iran. “Due to the increased regional tensions, U.S. government employees and their family members […]

‘No hard feelings’: Donald Trump responds to Elon Musk’s apology after intense feud; JD Vance tries to ease tensions

US President Donald Trump has welcomed Elon Musk’s apology following their very public online feud, saying he holds “no hard feelings” after the billionaire admitted he had gone “too far” in his criticism.“I thought it was very nice that he did that,” Trump told the New York Post during an interview on Wednesday, after Musk […]

Los Angeles protests: Over 20 arrested, tensions persist amid Trump immigration raids and military deployment

More than 20 people were detained on the first night of a curfew imposed in downtown Los Angeles, as police deployed crowd-control projectiles to disperse protesters rallying against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, authorities said on Wednesday. While officials reported fewer clashes compared to earlier demonstrations, the presence of heavily armed troops and ongoing immigration […]

Trump’s new travel ban takes effect as tensions escalate over immigration enforcement

Travellers cart their luggage through the international arrivals area at the Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles (Image credit: AP) US President Donald Trump‘s new ban on travel to the US by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries took effect Monday amid rising tension over the president’s escalating campaign of immigration […]

Smoke bombs, protests, arrests: Tensions soar in Los Angeles after ICE raids; 10 things to know

Protest after ICE raids in Los Angeles US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents on Friday carried out a series of immigration sweeps, including two Home Depots, that sparked a tense standoff between the official and demonstrators.Approximately 500 demonstrators walked through streets near the federal building, displaying pro-immigrant banners and flags, following a rally organised […]

Transponders off, tensions on: How Sheikh Hasina pulled off dramatic escape from Bangladesh

In a meticulously orchestrated operation, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina departed Dhaka on August 5, 2024, under a veil of secrecy, amid escalating political unrest. She landed at Hindon Airport in India.Hasina’s aircraft remained the most tracked plane that day. As per real-time data from the flightradar24 website, Bangladesh Air Force aircraft AJAX1431 become […]

Iran-US 5th round of nuclear talks: Highest-level engagement amidst escalating tensions in Rome

The fifth round of talks between Iran and US are set to take place in Rome Iran and the United States are conducting the fifth round of nuclear talks today in Rome, Italy. The meeting follows a public disagreement during the previous round in Muscat over Tehran’s uranium enrichment program.The purpose of the meeting is […]

South Africa’s Ramaphosa to meet Trump amid tensions over ‘genocide’ claim | World News

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa WASHINGTON: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa meets Donald Trump on Wednesday amid tensions over Washington’s resettlement of white Afrikaners that the US president claims are the victims of “genocide.”The Trump administration‘s admission of around 50 white South Africans last week — even as it halts refugee arrivals from most of […]

Taiwan’s president downplays tariff tensions with the US as ‘frictions between friends’

TAIPEI: The Taiwanese president said Tuesday that trade tensions between the United States and Taiwan are just “frictions between friends” in a show of optimism as tariff negotiations are underway with Washington. US President Donald Trump imposed 32% tariffs on all imports from Taiwan as part of sweeping duties levied against all US trading partners […]

Bharti Singh responds to criticism for being in Thailand amid India-Pakistan tensions: “I don’t get angry, I just feel aap log bahot bhole ho” : Bollywood News

Comedian Bharti Singh faced criticism for being in Thailand while tensions between India and Pakistan were escalating. Some people accused her of taking a vacation during such a serious time. In her latest vlog, Bharti clarified that she is in Bangkok for work, not for leisure. She became emotional as she discussed the negative comments, […]