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‘US on track to process highest number of Indian student visa applications in history’: Eric Garcetti

Eric Garcetti said that India accounted for one out of every five US student visas issued last year. He also highlighted that Indians arrive in America more than students from any other country. In terms of student visas issued by the US, India has also surpassed the global average

US embassy staff successfully evacuated from Sudan, says country's paramilitary force 

The United Nations and foreign states have urged rival military leaders to honour declared ceasefires that have mostly been ignored and to open a safe passage for fleeing civilians and the supply of badly needed aid

China to restart broad visa approvals from March 15

In addition to new travel documents being reviewed and approved, visas issued before March 28, 2020 that are still valid will once again allow entry to China

False alarm triggered by suspicious package puts US embassy in London on lockdown

The issue came to light at 11 am GMT when at least two fire engines were seen in the area accompanied by police vehicles

Russia accuses US embassy of 'fake news' over Ukraine, threatens expulsions

Russia has demanded that the US embassy in Moscow stop spreading what Moscow regards as fake news regarding its military operation in Ukraine and has threatened to expel US diplomats, accrding to a report

Get a US visa by travelling to other countries: The new rule to reduce wait time for Indians explained

Indians visiting foreign countries will now be able to get appointments for B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) visas at some select American embassies. Currently, the estimated wait time for these visitor visas is over 500 days, with the highest in Mumbai at 638 days

Explained: How the US is trying to cut wait time for Indian visa applicants

The United States has launched new initiatives to reduce the visa backlog, including scheduling special interviews for first-time applicants and increasing the strength of consular staff

US ‘threatening’ Africa over ties with Russia: Report

"Washington threatens Africa, not just South Africa, of having anything that is even smelling of Russia,” South Africa's Defence Minister Thandi Modise was quoted as saying in a report.

'Possible attack': US embassy prohibits staff from visiting Islamabad's Marriott Hotel

This security alert comes two days after a suicide bombing in the Pakistani capital killed a policeman and wounded six others

Spain: PM Sanchez, US embassy targeted with letter bombs day after blast at Ukraine mission

The interior ministry revealed that an envelope with "pyrotechnic material" had arrived at Sanchez's official residence on 24 November. It was destroyed in a controlled explosion