The U.S. State Department has announced a pause in immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including several South Asian nations: Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, and Afghanistan. In a …
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Secretary Rubio Congratulates India on Nuclear Energy Law, Discusses Trade and Indo-Pacific Cooperation with Minister Jaishankar
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephonic conversation with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on January 13, during which he congratulated India on the enactment of the …
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US Envoy Sergio Gor Says Trump–Modi Friendship Is “Real,” Trade Talks Advancing as Strategic Partnership Deepens
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has said that the friendship between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is “real,” adding that while the two leaders may disagree …
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US Adds Bangladesh, Nepal to Visa Bond Requirement for B-1/B-2 Visitors Beginning January 21, 2026
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readThe U.S. Department of State has announced that South Asian countries, including Bangladesh and Nepal, will be added to the list of nations whose citizens must post refundable bonds of …
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Trump Administration Announces U.S. Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations Citing Sovereignty and Cost Concerns
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readPresident Donald Trump has announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 international organizations, including 35 non-UN bodies and 31 United Nations entities, following a review conducted by the …
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Indian American Lawmakers Criticize Trump’s Handling of Maduro’s Arrest, Cite Lack of Congressional Approval
by SAH Special Correspondent 5 minutes readWhile acknowledging that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is an “illegitimate dictator,” several Indian American lawmakers in the U.S. Congress criticized the Trump administration for using military force without congressional authorization …
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Opinion: Maduro Is Gone, but What of Venezuela?
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readAfter four months of intense pressure by way of blowing up alleged drug boats and chasing huge sanctioned tankers carrying Venezuelan oil, President Donald Trump finally had his way when …
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West’s Selective Immigration Push Deepens Brain Drain Pressures on Developing Nations
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes read“Poaching the best and ignoring the rest” appears to be the emerging immigration mantra of the developed West as it moves into 2026. The message to countries rich in manpower, …
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DHS Revises H-1B Visa Selection Rules to Prioritize Higher-Skilled, Higher-Paid Workers
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced amendments to regulations governing the H-1B work visa selection process, shifting away from a random lottery toward a system that prioritizes higher-skilled …
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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Warns DOJ Shift of FBI Agents to Immigration Enforcement Risks U.S. National Security
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readIndian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has written to FBI Director Kash Patel raising concerns over the Department of Justice’s reported decision to redirect FBI personnel away from their core …