Baghdad — The US embassy in Baghdad came under attack on Saturday, following a series of strikes that killed two members of the Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah, security sources said. The incident marks the second assault on the US diplomatic mission since the start of heightened regional tensions after US and Israeli strikes on Iran […]
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US Embassy, consulates suspend visa services amid protests
Due to the current security situation and ongoing protests, the US Embassy in Islamabad and the Consulates General in Lahore and Karachi have cancelled all visa appointments through Friday, March 6. The US Embassy Islamabad announced this in a statement on its X account, as security remains high around diplomatic enclaves and consulates to prevent […]
Malaysians joke about being ‘next Venezuela’ after US embassy’s satellite post
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians took to social media with a mix of humour and mild concern after the United States embassy in Kuala Lumpur shared a striking satellite image of the country on its official channels. The image, taken in 2016 from the International Space Station, showed dramatic lightning flares over Malaysia — a photo the […]
US embassy in India says it revoked, denied visas over fentanyl links
The US embassy in New Delhi has revoked or denied visas for certain Indian business executives and corporate leaders due to their involvement in trafficking fentanyl precursors, the embassy said in a statement on Thursday. Fentanyl precursors refer to the basic or parent chemicals that form fentanyl. The statement from the embassy did not name […]
USAID reiterates firm resolve to strengthen Pak-US relations in Agri-research, development
Mission Director USAID Julie Koenen on Friday said that bilateral relations between Pakistan and United States are immensely deep and wide, which would further strengthen with every passing day in different fields including agriculture research and development. She expressed these views during her visit along with a delegation to National Agriculture Research Centre, on the […]
Explosive device thrown into US embassy compound in Montenegro
A suicide attacker blew themself up after throwing an explosive device into the US embassy compound in Podgorica, the Montenegrin government said Thursday. Authorities in Podgorica have not released any theories as to the motive for the early morning attack in Montenegro, which recently joined NATO. “In front of the @USEmbassyMNE building in #Podgorica, #Montenegro […]
US drone strike targeted an Afghan refugee camp near Kurram Agency: Pakistan Foreign Office
Islamabad: Spokesperson of Pakistan Foreign Office, Dr Muhammad Faisal said that a US drone struck a refugee’s camp in Afghanistan through a drone attack. In reaction to this statement, the US embassy denied the Pakistan Foreign Office’s claim that the drone strike struck an Afghan refugee camp. According to the local administration of the refugee’s […]