At least 3 shot in 'active threat' situation in Washington, DC

Apr 22, 2022

Washington [US], April 23 : There is an active shooting underway near several foreign embassies in northwest Washington, DC, local media reported on Friday...

Indians can now get US visa appointment at American embassies abroad

Feb 05, 2023

The US Embassy in India cited the example of Thailand, saying that the country has opened appointment capacity for B1 and B2 visas (business...

State Department to now allow US embassies to fly pride flag

Apr 24, 2021

Washington [US], April 24 : US embassies and consulates around the world are authorised to display pride flags, symbolic of the LGBTQ community, during...

As US forces leave Afghanistan, Taliban asks countries to reopen embassies

Aug 31, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], August 31: As the US forces exited Afghanistan on Tuesday, the Taliban have asked countries to reopen their embassies in Kabul that...

US, Chinese embassies in Myanmar spar over Hong Kong, South China Sea

Jul 20, 2020

Yangon [Myanmar], July 20 : The US and Chinese embassies in Myanmar got engaged in a war of words after an American diplomat accused...

US halts new student-visa interviews, eyes expansion of social media vetting of applicants

May 27, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered US embassies and consular offices to stop scheduling new visa interviews for student applicants as Donald Trump...