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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
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Pakistan calls for ‘inclusive’ political settlement in Afghanistan amid talks with US

Pakistan assured US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that it would remain closely engaged with US and other partners in promoting efforts for a peaceful and stable Afghanistan.

First forces of US Marine battalions reach Afghanistan to stand guard during evacuation

The temporary buildup of troops for US evacuations highlights the stunning pace of the Taliban takeover, less than three weeks before the withdrawal of US and NATO forces.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken likely to visit India next week

The focus of the visit would be to prepare grounds for an in-person summit of leaders of the Quad grouping comprising India, Japan, Australia and the US in Washington later this year.

US lawmakers urge Biden administration to prevent deportation of ‘documented dreamers’

Congresswoman Deborah Ross and Indian American Congressman Dr Ami Bera led the group of 36 lawmakers in sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security to protect 'documented dreamers', many of whom are Indians.

US to allow some H1-B visa seekers to resubmit their applications

According to USCIS, the re-submission is for those whose applications have been rejected or administratively closed solely because the start date was after 1 October 2020.

India, Russia, Nigeria are all learning to suppress Twitter, Facebook from the US

The Nigerian Twitter ban should be a warning to US lawmakers and activist. Their efforts to rein in US-based social media giants risk restricting democratic freedoms worldwide.

Joe Biden signs bill to address increase in hate crimes against Asian-Americans

The bill will provide resources to create specialised hate crimes units that will help states create hotlines that will be accessible for people with limited English proficiency. 

US probes ‘mystery episodes’ causing brain injuries to its personnel abroad since 2016: NYT

Quoting sources in Pentagon, NYT report says Russian military intelligence agency GRU could be behind some of these 'episodes' reported by US personnel on overseas assignments.

How the US is getting a reality check in Yemen with its Iran-backed rebels

Iran’s cooperation is imperative for 2 of Biden’s key objectives in Middle East — the resumption of nuclear diplomacy and the end of the war in Yemen — and the Iranians know it.

Vaccines become race against time in as US CDC warns of Covid surge

Scientists nationwide are calling out the dangers of loosening state measures like mask mandates and capacity restrictions.

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Reform and globalisation — India’s dual challenge hold answer to Trump’s tariff turmoil

India can convert the tariff turmoil into an opportunity to position itself as the world’s go-to trade partner. It has the scale and heft, but needs the boldness.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, trained dogs and horses to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P....

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?