Islamabad, March 2 (IANS) The US Embassy in Islamabad on Monday announced that visa appointments, as well as American Citizens Services, have been cancelled for the day following the violent protests that unfolded the previous day.In a post on X, the US Embassy said, “All appointments for US visas and American Citizen Services are cancelled for today, March 2, at the US Embassy in Islamabad and the US Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore.”Violent protests took place outside the US Consulate …
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Islamabad, March 1 (IANS) The US Embassy in Islamabad said on Sunday that it is monitoring reports of protests at the US Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore and calls for demonstrations at the US Embassy in Islamabad and Consulate General Peshawar, as it advised US citizens in the country to monitor local news and observe good personal security practices. In a statement shared on X, the US Embassy in Islamabad said: “We are monitoring reports of ongoing demonstrations at the US Consulates G…
Washington, March 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s decision to launch sweeping military strikes on Iran followed weeks of diplomacy, intelligence briefings, and pressure from regional allies, according to detailed accounts by major US media outlets.The Wall Street Journal reported that Israeli and US intelligence agencies had “long watched and waited for a rare opportunity” when senior Iranian political and military leaders were gathered in one place. Intelligence officers had identifi…
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) Amidst escalating tension in the Middle East, the U.S. State Department on Friday authorised the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their families from Israel, even as it retained its Level 3 advisory urging Americans to “Reconsider Travel” to Israel and the West Bank. In an updated Travel Advisory, the Department said it had “authorised the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of U.S. government personnel from M…
Seoul, Feb 23 (IANS) A senior US diplomat who is known as a close aide to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Michael Needham, is visiting South Korea to discuss ways to strengthen the Seoul-Washington alliance and security issues, the US Embassy in Seoul said Monday. The visit by Needham, counsellor of the US State Department, came as South Korea is seeking to implement last year’s summit agreements that include Seoul’s USD 350 billion investment pledge under a trade deal clinched between the al…
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Indian Intelligence agencies have warned of severe violence in Bangladesh on February 12 when the parliamentary elections and national referendum would be held simultaneously.The ISI-backed Jamaat-e-Islami will watch how the elections are shaping up. If they feel that they are not in the reckoning, then scores of radical elements would be unleashed on the streets of the country. The violence is expected to be severe in nature, Intelligence agencies say.The fight woul…
Dhaka, Jan 30 (IANS) As Bangladesh prepares for its 13th Parliamentary election and referendum on February 12, the US Embassy in Dhaka issued a security alert on Friday, urging American citizens in the South Asian nation to exercise caution and warning that rallies intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational. The Embassy highlighted the risk of political violence or extremist attacks during the election period, which could target rallies, polling stations, and religious sites, including chu…
Washington, Jan 22 (IANS) India and the United States have concluded the inaugural Drug Policy Executive Working Group meeting in Washington DC while reaffirming commitment to countering synthetic opioids, novel precursors and misuse of digital platforms, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Thursday. “India and the US held the Inaugural Drug Policy Executive Working Group meeting in Washington DC (20–22 Jan 2026). Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to countering synthet…
Doha, Jan 14 (IANS) Qatar on Wednesday confirmed in a statement that some personnel are departing from the US Al Udeid Air Base in the country over “regional tensions.” “With reference to circulating media reports regarding the departure of certain personnel from Al Udeid Air Base, the International Media Office (IMO) of the State of Qatar states that such measures are being undertaken in response to the current regional tensions,” the IMO said.The IMO reaffirmed that Qatar continues to implemen…
Washington, Jan 13 (IANS) US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly congratulated Sergio Gor as he formally assumed charge as the United States’ ambassador to India, underscoring early signals of continuity and momentum in the bilateral relationship under President Donald Trump.“Congrats, Mr. Ambassador. You’ll do a great job!” Vance wrote on X, responding to Gor’s message marking his first day at the US Embassy in New Delhi.Rubio echoed the sentiment in …