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  Iranian drone hits US consulate in Dubai, videos show explosion and fire | Watch

  World | March 04, 2026 4:51 IST

  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the drone strike adjacent to the US consulate in Dubai and said all personnel were safe. The consulate grounds were hit by what is believed to be an Iranian drone.

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  India-Pakistan tensions: US Consulate in Lahore directs personnel to shelter-in-place

  India | May 08, 2025 17:15 IST

  The US Consulate has also asked American citizens to leave the "area of conflict" for their safety. It has directed its consulate personnel to shelter-in-place due to the reported drone explosions, downed drones, and possible airspace incursions in and near Lahore.

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  US grants visa to family of Indian student Neelam Shinde, who is in coma

  World | February 28, 2025 10:55 IST

  The US Embassy has granted visas to the family of Indian student Neelam Shinde, who is in a coma after a serious accident. The approval came after government intervention, ensuring her family can be by her side during medical treatment.

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  US consulate in Sydney smashed with hammer, anti-Israel graffiti, Australian PM condemns attack 

  World | June 10, 2024 9:30 IST

  The US consulate in North Sydney has been vandalised for the second time in as many months after police say a person smashed windows with a sledgehammer.

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  Never thought we'd be playing cricket in the US: Kohli labels T20 WC 'start of domino effect'

  Cricket | June 01, 2024 17:29 IST

  The T20 World Cup 2024 is set to open the game to a whole new audience in the United States with the country being the co-host of the marquee event. Virat Kohli, one of the biggest crowd-pullers, visited the US Consulate in Mumbai before leaving for the tournament and spoke on playing cricket in US.

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  Russia accuses detained ex-employee of US consulate of collecting information for American diplomats

  World | August 28, 2023 22:01 IST

  Robert Shonov is suspected of gathering information about the special military operation and mobilisation processes in Russian regions among other things.

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  Saudi Arabia: Assailant attacks US consulate in Jeddah; Nepalese security guard and shooter killed

  World | June 29, 2023 8:49 IST

  Mecca city police spokesperson confirmed that the shooter was killed in an exchange of fire with security forces.

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  Iran claims missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq

  World | March 14, 2022 16:24 IST

  Iraq's Foreign Ministry summoned Iran's ambassador to protest the attack, calling it a flagrant violation of the country's sovereignty.

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  12 missiles target US consulate in north Iraq's Erbil, America suspects Iran's involvement

  World | March 13, 2022 7:53 IST

  The attack comes several days after an Israeli strike near Damascus, Syria killed two members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard. Iran’s foreign ministry strongly condemned the attack Wednesday and vowed revenge.

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  US, Turkey suspend bilateral non-immigrant visa services amid escalating tension

  World | October 09, 2017 7:13 IST

  US, Turkey suspended bilateral non-immigrant visa services amid escalating tension over the arrest of a US consulate employee in Istanbul.

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  Devyani Khobragade Case: Protests outside US consulate in Hyderabad

  India | December 19, 2013 16:25 IST

  Hyderabad: Left parties and their affiliated students' organizations staged protests near the US consulate here Thursday against the ill-treatment meted out to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade by the US authorities in New York.Tension prevailed in

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  China holds secret trial of top police official

  World | September 17, 2012 20:27 IST

  Beijing, Sep 17:  China today secretly held the trial of a top police official who had sneaked into US Consulate seeking refuge and sparking off the country's biggest political scandal ahead of much awaited political

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  US Consulate in Chennai shuts down visa section for 2 days

  India | September 17, 2012 14:56 IST

  Chennai, Sep 17:Faced with protests over the anti-Islam film for the third day, the US consulate here has shut down its visa section for two days from today.“The visa section will be closed for appointments

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  One killed, 10 injured in clash outside US consulate in Karachi

  World | September 16, 2012 23:05 IST

  Islamabad, Sep 16: At least one person was killed and 10 others injured in clashes between police and protesters outside the US consulate in Pakistan's port city of Karachi Sunday evening, said organisers of the

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  Sydney police clash with Islam film protesters

  World | September 15, 2012 17:06 IST

  Sydney, Sep 15: Riot police clashed with about 200 protesters at the U.S. Consulate in Sydney on Saturday as demonstrations against an anti-Islam film produced in the United States spread to Australia.Ten Network television news

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  Obama condemns outrageous attack on US consulate in Benghazi

  World | September 12, 2012 21:09 IST

  Washington, Sept 12: US President Barack Obama today condemned as “outrageous” the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi that killed the American Ambassador and three other US nationals and vowed to step up security

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  US announces new 'hassle-free' visa processing system

  World | September 05, 2012 15:28 IST

  New Delhi, Sept 5: Indians applying for US visa can now look forward to a hassle-free process. The US Embassy on Wednesday announced a new visa processing system that simplifies fee payment and appointment schedules

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  Militants Open Fire Near US Consulate In Peshawar

  World | August 28, 2010 11:30 IST

  Islamabad, Aug 28 (PTI) A group of militants entered the high security area near the US consulate in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar today, triggering a gun battle with security forces.  There was no