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US warns EB-1 green cards for Indians may become unavailable within weeks

The State Department cited high demand for EB-1 immigrant visa numbers allocated to India and warned the category could become unavailable before the US fiscal year ends on Sep 30.

Nepal flash floods death toll crosses 1,100 as search operations intensify

India, Afghanistan move to strengthen trade, economic ties

UN chief Guterres to visit India for BRICS summit

India sends 11-member rescue team, 5.5 tonnes of aid to flood-hit Nepal

India has sent an 11-member rescue team equipped with specialised equipment and 5.5 tonnes of essential medicines to Nepal, where devastating flash floods have killed at least 1,003 people and left thousands unaccounted for.

US, Iran trade fresh strikes as Trump warns of tougher attacks

The US launched fresh strikes on IRGC targets in Iran, prompting Tehran to launch missile and drone attacks against US assets in the region, as Donald Trump warned of further escalation.

Cyprus ferry disaster leaves 8 dead, 18 missing as search continues

259 passengers and eight crew were aboard the ferry that capsized off northern Cyprus, with captain and seven crew members arrested.

Nepal seeks climate compensation from China, US, India over deadly flash floods

Nepal has shifted its approach from seeking post-disaster aid to demanding climate compensation, with Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal saying support for vulnerable countries should be treated as legal and moral liability.

Nepal flood death toll crosses 1,000, nearly 4,000 remain out of contact

Nepal’s disaster management authority said 1,003 bodies have been recovered after last week’s devastating floods, while 3,916 people, including 583 foreign nationals, remain out of contact.

PM Modi, Xi Jinping shake hands, interact at SCO Summit in Bishkek

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands and spoke briefly while walking to the venue of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Bishkek.