The US State Department refused more than 37,000 visa applications in 2018 due to the Trump administration's travel ban, up from less than 1,000 the previous year when the ban had not fully taken effect, according to agency data released on Tuesday.

US denied tens of thousands more visas in 2018 due to travel ban: Data

China's trade surplus with the US narrowed in January even as its American imports continued to plunge, official data released on Thursday showed, as officials from the world's top two economies sat down for crucial trade talks in Beijing.

China's trade surplus with US narrows in January

The Trump administration threatened on Monday to veto an effort in the US Congress to end US military support for the Saudi Arabia-led coalition in the war in Yemen, continuing a stand-off with lawmakers over policy toward the kingdom.

Trump objects to measure ending US support for Saudis in Yemen war

India is engaged with US authorities for the extradition of US-based individuals for their role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. A team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the US on 13-15 December 2018 for discussion with the US authorities.

26/11 terror attacks: India engaging with Trump administration for extradition of US-based individuals

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis resigned on Thursday, a day after President Donald Trump stunned the US establishment by ordering a troop withdrawal from Syria. In a letter to Trump, the 68-year-old Pentagon chief said his political outlook, which cherishes traditional alliances, could no longer be reconciled with that of the president, who has poured scorn on longstanding partnerships and repeatedly sought closer ties with Russia.

US defense secretary Jim Mattis quits; cites differences with Trump

Afghanistan has voiced appreciation for the "flexibility" shown by its "strategic partner" the US in exempting the Chabahar port project, being developed by India, from its tough sanctions against Iran.

Afghanistan appreciates US' flexibility towards exempting Chabahar port from Iran sanctions 

Donald Trump said Saturday that his interior secretary will be leaving soon -- the latest in a series of high-profile departures from an administration beset by turnover and alleged ethical failings.

As Zinke departs, Trump to announce new interior secretary next week

The Trump administration is making all efforts to ensure that any IMF loan to Pakistan is not used to repay its Chinese debt, a US official told lawmakers Wednesday.

No IMF money to Pakistan to repay Chinese debt: US

US President Donald Trump has privately admitted to his aides that Michael Cohen was a "liar", hours after the former lawyer of US President was sentenced to three years of prison over federal crimes.

Trump calls Cohen 'liar' after his sentencing: Report

The Trump Administration's move to downgrade Pakistan as a country of particular concern was a courageous one, an influential US lawmaker said Tuesday. "This administration has had the courage to hold Pakistan accountable for its persistent and systemic failures to protect the civil and human rights of religious minorities," said Congressman Chris Smith, Chairman of House global human rights subcommittee.

Trump administration move on Pak religious freedom a courageous decision: US lawmaker 

The Trump Administration on Tuesday designated Pakistan, China, Saudi Arabia and seven others as countries of particular concern for having engaged in or tolerated "systematic, ongoing and egregious violations of religious freedom.

US adds Pakistan, China to its blacklist for religious freedom violations 

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that White House Chief of Staff John Kelly will leave his job at the end of the year, extending the historically high turnover in the top ranks of his administration.

Factbox: Trump administration departures, resignations and firings

John Kelly is expected to resign as US President Donald Trump's chief of staff in the coming days, CNN reported on Friday, citing unnamed sources. Representatives for the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report.

White House chief of staff John Kelly to resign: Report

As Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou gets set to appear in a Canadian court, China today expressed concern over reports of Japan deciding to ban Huawei and ZTE over cybersecurity.

Serious concern over Japan planning to ban Huawei, ZTE: China

The Trump administration has suspended security assistance to Pakistan because it failed to address the problem of militant safe havens inside its territory, the White House has said.

Suspended security assistance to Pak for failure to address militant safe havens: US

The Trump administration has said it is coming out with new proposals to not only revise the definition of speciality occupations under H-1B visas, but also the definition of employment under this foreign work visa category which is popular among Indian companies.

US proposes major changes in H-1B visas; may impact Indian IT companies in US

Venezuelan Socialist President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday accused the Trump administration of seeking to assassinate him, as relations strain between the ideologically opposed nations.

Trump administration trying to kill me: Venezuela President Maduro

Trump’s renunciation of the Iran nuclear deal, his efforts to renegotiate NAFTA and his intransigent stance on climate change are not helping matters. Nor is his proposal to readmit Russia to the G-7 gathering

Opinion: Understanding Trump's negotiating techniques ahead of meeting with Kim

US Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) in Delhi, MaryKay L Carlson said granting employment visa and work permits are the sovereign decision of a country.

'No big changes' in H-1B visa: US Deputy Chief of Mission Carlson

The jobless rate fell to 3.8 per cent from 3.9 per cent in the prior month, the lowest level since April 2000

US unemployment falls to 3.8% in May, lowest in 18 years

H-4 visas are issued to the spouses of H-1B visa holders, a significantly large number of whom are high-skilled professionals from India.

Rescinding of H-4 visa work permit in final stages: Trump administration

A reorganization and hiring freeze initiated by former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has left the rank and file demoralized, with vacancies in most of the jobs that are filled by political appointees.

Trump nominee Pompeo pledges to rebuild State Department

An aid cutback would deal a fresh blow to US-Pakistan relations following President Donald Trump’s suspension in January of some $2 billion in U.S. security assistance

Pakistan could face US aid cuts over human trafficking: Sources

'The Obama administration's determination was wrong,' said Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt

Trump rolls back Obama-era fuel efficiency rules

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