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03 Feb 2023

100 Underprivileged Students Complete English Access Microscholarship Program

English Access Microscholarship Program is supported by the US State Department and Nanhi Chhaan Foundation 100 students from Amritsar completed the 2-year program successfully

26 Dec 2022

'Avoid visiting Islamabad's Marriott Hotel': US warns staff of possible attack

This security alert comes two days after a suicide bombing in the capital killed a policeman and wounded six others, the Dawn newspaper reported. In its security alert, the US embassy said it was "aware of information that unknown individuals are possibly plotting to attack Americans at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad sometime during the holidays".

12 Feb 2022

US to evacuate its embassy in Ukraine over fears of Russian invasion

This development comes after US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered an additional 3,000 US troops to be sent to Poland as fears over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine rise.

19 Dec 2021

Two rockets hit Baghdad's Green Zone, where US embassy is located: Iraq

One rocket was destroyed in the air by the C-RAM defense system and the other landed near the zone`s festival arena damaging two cars.

31 Aug 2021

US MEA Blinken: Suspends US' diplomatic presence in Afghanistan, operations to shift to Qatar

The United States on Monday began a "new" chapter in Afghanistan and shifted its diplomatic functions from Afghanistan to Qatar. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said as he pledged to help every American to help in leaving the war-torn nation

26 Aug 2021

Stay out of Kabul airport: US embassy warns American citizens citing ‘threats

US embassy has warned Americans to avoid goit to Kabul airport The US embassy cited 'growing security threats’ in its warning

22 Feb 2021

Rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad, no casualties

Two Iraqi security officials said three rockets struck the Green Zone, one falling within the perimeters of the vast US Embassy complex. A statement from the military said there were no casualties and that an investigation was ongoing. It was the third attack to target the American presence in Iraq in a week.

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07 Jun 2020

UK anti-racism protesters clash with mounted police

British anti-racism protesters briefly clashed with mounted police on Saturday after thousands gathered in central London to voice their anger at police brutality after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

05 Feb 2020

Driver arrested for sexually assaulting minor in US embassy in Delhi

A case was registered under section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and 4/6 under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at the Chanakyapuri Police Station.

27 Jan 2020

Five rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad; Iraqi PM condemns attack

The rockets hit the high-security `Green Zone` in Baghdad which houses a number of foreign diplomatic missions, Anadolu Agency reported, citing Iraqi authorities.

21 Jan 2020

Three rockets hit near US embassy in Baghdad's Green Zone: Sources

Three rockets hit near the US embassy in high-security Green Zone of Iraqi capital city of Baghdad, security sources said adding that there were no reports of casualties so far.

01 Jan 2020

Iran will 'pay a very big price' if lives are lost at any US facility: Trump

Trump has warned Iran of serious consequences if any US facility is attacked.

01 Jan 2020

Iran denies role in US embassy violence, warns against retaliation

Protesters led by Iranian-backed militias voiced their anger over US air strikes on militia bases in Iraq and Syria, hurled stones and torched a security post at the US Embassy in Baghdad.

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20 Dec 2019

Amidst anti-CAA protests, US cautions its citizens travelling to India

Informing about the situation in the country, the statement further said that curfew had been imposed and internet, mobile communications were down.

15 May 2018

Turkey and Israel expel envoys over Gaza violence

Turkey told Israel`s ambassador to leave the country on Tuesday after Israeli forces killed 60 Palestinians during protests on the Gaza border.

15 May 2018

Gazans bury dead after bloodiest day of Israel border protests

Palestinians rallied in Gaza on Tuesday for the funerals of scores of people killed by Israeli troops a day earlier, while on the Gaza-Israel border, Israeli forces took up positions to deal with the expected final day of a Palestinian protest campaign.

15 May 2018

Gaza toll rises to 59 with more protests against Israel planned

Fresh protests were expected today a day after Israeli forces killed 59 Palestinians during clashes and protests along the Gaza border against the US embassy opening in Jerusalem in the conflict's bloodiest day in years.

15 May 2018

Gaza massacre: Israel defends actions as 55 Palestinians killed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his military, saying: "Every country has an obligation to defend its borders.

15 May 2018

55 dead in Gaza protests as Israel fetes US Embassy move

Throughout the day, Gaza protesters set tires ablaze, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the air, and hurled firebombs and stones toward Israeli troops across the border.

14 May 2018

Photos: US opens new embassy in Jerusalem

The US on Monday opened its embassy in Jerusalem. US President Donald Trump had announced the decision to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in December 2018, when he had formally recognised the holy city as the capital of Israel, breaking away from decades of US neutrality on the sensitive issue.

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