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Nigeria hires American firm to counter false narratives about country

Nigeria, Jan. 14 -- The Nigerian government has hired an American lobbying firm for $750,000 per month over six months to defend its international reputation in Washington, spending a total of $4.5 mi... Read More


Donald Trump says US control of Greenland is 'vital' for Golden Dome missile shield

India, Jan. 14 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said American control of Greenland was "vital" for national security, linking the Arctic island directly to his proposed Golden Dome air and mi... Read More


US Suspends Visa Processing for 75 Nations Amid Immigration Crackdown: Check Full Country List

India, Jan. 14 -- The United States has gone all the way in a surprise step to temporarily halt immigrant visa processing for applicants hailing from 75 countries. Announced via internal guidance thro... Read More


PM urges shift towards deeper, more effective international integration

Hanoi, Jan. 14 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said 2026 will usher in a new stage of national integration in a new era, stressing the need to pursue international cooperation in a more comprehensiv... Read More


Import squeeze, not demand boom, drives India's steel export shift

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- India turned a net exporter of finished steel during April-December 2025 after a sharp fall in imports following government curbs, according to a Ministry of Steel report reviewe... Read More


What Trump's latest visa processing freeze means for FIFA World Cup 2026 attendees

India, Jan. 14 -- The State Department said on Wednesday that it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, including some that will be participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cu... Read More


US pauses visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh

India, Jan. 14 -- The US State Department said it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Pakistan, Russia and Iran, in a latest move against immigrants ... Read More


Garment Mantra Lifestyle jumps after clocking record Rs 100 crore export sales

Mumbai, Jan. 14 -- In a regulatory filing on January 14, the Tamil Nadu-based apparel maker said the milestone reflects its successful transition into an export-focused textile and garment player, bac... Read More


Jaishankar receives call from Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi, discusses unrest amid protests in Tehran

New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi spoke with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday, with the two discussing the unrest in Iran amid rising tensions in T... Read More


"Need Greenland for national security": Trump warns Russia and China could move in

Washington DC, Jan. 14 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) asserted that Greenland is important for American "national security", adding that if the United States does not step in, ... Read More