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American diplomatic missions abroad have paused work visa scheduling due to a new 'training initiative' designed to screen applicants for potential economic burdens, reflecting a tightening approach to US immigration policy.
The US Consulate General has awarded a $125,000 grant to preserve the historic Lejja iron-smelting site in Enugu, Nigeria, aiming to safeguard cultural heritage.
A man has been charged after making a bomb threat against the US Consulate in Halifax, Canada. Local police responded to the incident and confirmed the arrest.
Toronto police have arrested two individuals in connection with a July shooting incident at the US Consulate, citing a gun-for-hire network as a factor.
Toronto police have launched a major investigation after shots were fired at the U.S. Consulate building, marking the second incident targeting the institution this year.
Police are investigating after shots were fired outside the U.S. Consulate in Toronto, marking the second such incident at the building in four months. No injuries were reported in the shooting.
Drones were shot down near the US consulate in Erbil, Iraq, following explosions in the area. This incident occurred as Iran's Ghalibaf stated Tehran would withdraw from the nuclear deal if no benefits were received.
Starting July 1, 2026, B1/B2 visa applicants will have the option to pay a $750 fee for quicker interview appointments at designated US consulates.
Zurich city police responded to an incident at the American Consulate on Tuesday evening, where they arrested two young women and a young man suspected of smashing windows and spray-painting walls.
Toronto police have stated that dozens of shootings, including one at the US consulate in March, are linked to a 'multilayered' gun-for-hire network. Young adults and teens are reportedly being recruited through apps like Telegram to carry out these attacks.
A suspect linked to a shooting at a U.S. consulate is currently on the run in Canada, following an incident where an officer was killed. Authorities are actively pursuing the individual.
The construction company Caddell and the US State Department are investigating allegations regarding the construction of the American consulate in Milan, with claims of workers being paid as little as 1.55 euros per hour.
The investigation into labor exploitation at the US consulate construction sites in Milan has yielded its first practical results, with workers receiving initial compensation. This follows the recent commissariat of the company Caddell.
A manager was stopped at an airport in Milan as part of an investigation into alleged exploitation at the US consulate. The detention is linked to a broader probe into the matter.
Milan prosecutors have launched an investigation into alleged exploitation of workers involved in the construction of the US Consulate in the city.
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled that Turkey violated the rights of Metin Topuz, a former US Consulate employee. The court found that Topuz was held in pretrial detention for over two years without sufficient justification.
Protests have taken place in Greenland following the inauguration of a new American consulate. Demonstrators voiced opposition with slogans like "Stop USA" and "Go home."
Greenland's Premier, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has declined to attend the opening of the American consulate on the island. His absence marks a notable diplomatic decision.
Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest negotiation proposal as unacceptable. This development coincides with Senator Marco Rubio's scheduled meeting with Pope Francis in the Vatican, reportedly amidst a diplomatic standoff involving Trump and Iran.
A judicial magistrate in Karachi has sent a man to prison on judicial remand after he was arrested for allegedly threatening to bomb the US consulate general.
The U.S. is implementing enhanced visa screening measures, including social media review, for H-1B and other non-immigrant visa categories handled at US consulates abroad, with the new process applying to a group of these visas.
Toronto police have located a vehicle sought in connection with a shooting investigation at the US consulate.
Unidentified individuals fired multiple shots at the US Consulate in Toronto. Authorities announced that the shooting occurred early this morning, and police found shell casings, and damage was done to the building...
Details are emerging regarding a shooting incident at the US consulate in Toronto, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the event.
Shots were fired early today at the US Consulate in Toronto, Canada, but no one was injured.
Roads in Karachi, including PIDC to Sultanabad, have reopened following deadly protests outside the US Consulate, though security restrictions remain in place.
Explosions, fighter jets and aborted border crossings - British doubles player Henry Patten on finally getting out of Dubai amid the Middle East conflict.
A protest at the US consulate resulted in 11 deaths, leading to scrutiny of the police response and raising questions about the handling of demonstrations.
The US consulate in Dubai and a base in Qatar were reportedly struck. Meanwhile, Iran has postponed the funeral of its supreme leader Khamenei, amidst reports of over a thousand civilian casualties in recent Israeli-American attacks.
Fire near US consulate in Dubai after drone attack: Government statement Kuwait Times
Regional conflict intensifies as Iran claims control of the Strait of Hormuz, U.S.
Dubai news LIVE: Amid the escalating tensions, Dubai also reported a drone attack on the US consulate in the city. As per authorities, the attack caused a "limited fire" on site, which was later extinguished with no injuries reported.
An Iranian drone hit the area of the US consulate in Dubai tonight, and footage showing the exact moment of the aircraft's impact and the outbreak of fire appeared on social media.
The US consulate in Dubai was engulfed in flames after, according to initial reports, it was hit by a drone.
US Marines opened fire on protesters during the storming of the US consulate in Karachi last weekend, two American officials confirmed on Monday.
US officials confirmed that American Marines opened fire on demonstrators attempting to storm a US consulate, as reported by Reuters.
The road leading to the US Consulate General in Hyderabad's Financial District has been closed, and traffic diverted, due to unspecified security reasons.
Pakistan: Several Killed in Violent Protest at US Consulate Tempo.co English
US government buildings in Karachi and Baghdad targeted by crowds after killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei At least 22 people are dead following pro-Iran demonstrations in Pakistan that have seen hundreds of people march on the US consulate in Karachi. Security forces in Iraq have also fired teargas at protesters who tried to storm the US embassy in Baghdad. As anger boiled over after US-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a crowd of demonstrators in Karachi c...
CM Murad, political leadership express sorrow over martyrdom of Khamenei
Protests erupt in Jammu and Kashmir over killing of Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
Several people have been killed at protests outside the US consulate in Karachi. US and Iranian institutions around the globe have been attacked in the wake of US and Israel airstrikes on Iran.
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Hundreds of protesters targeted the diplomatic mission and were repelled by security forces
Nine Killed in Pro-Iran Protests at US Consulate in Pakistan Bloomberg
Hundreds of demonstrators have stormed the US consulate after the killing of Iran's supreme leader.
Hundreds of people stormed the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, resulting in at least one protester killed and several wounded in clashes with security forces.
Rangers deployed alongside police to maintain order; clashes between protestors and police
The U.S. Consulate in Mexico has issued a security advisory for a border city following a large-scale law enforcement operation targeting local drug cartels. Travelers and residents are urged to exercise heightened caution amid anticipated retaliatory violence and disrupted local conditions.
A 54-year-old Halifax man, Ali Assakereh, has been charged with threatening to endanger the life of an internationally protected person after an alleged bomb threat against the US consulate.
Toronto police have arrested and charged two suspects in connection with a gunshot fired at the US Consulate. Authorities are providing new information about the incident.
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a second shooting incident at the US consulate in Toronto, believed to be part of a guns-for-hire scheme. The arrests follow an investigation into the repeated security breaches at the diplomatic mission.
The US consulate in Toronto has been shot at for the second time this year, with a gunman firing at the building. Authorities are investigating the repeated incidents targeting the diplomatic mission.
Three explosive-laden drones were shot down near the US consulate in Erbil, Iraq, in a new attempted attack. This incident marks another attempt to target the area around the American diplomatic mission.
The United States consulates in Lahore and Karachi are scheduled to resume full consular services starting July 20. This resumption will restore essential services for citizens in both cities.
An H-1B visa applicant shared on Reddit that the US Consulate in Hyderabad requested their social media links via email after their interview, despite prior disclosures on the DS-160 form.
Canadian police are investigating a series of shootings, including those at a US consulate and a synagogue, and have linked them to organized 'gun-for-hire networks' that recruit young adults through encrypted messages.
An 18-year-old man from Toronto has been charged in connection with a shooting incident at the U.S. consulate in March, according to court documents.
IIT Madras, IISc, MAHE, and the US Consulate have launched a new fellowship program designed to bring American researchers to India, fostering international academic collaboration.
Foreign workers involved in the construction of a new US Consulate in Milan claim they were paid less than $2 an hour for their labor.
The investigation into alleged labor exploitation at the construction sites of the US consulate in Milan has expanded, leading to the detention of another individual, identified as the manager of the workers.
A Turkish manager from Caddell Construction was arrested in Milan as part of an investigation into alleged slave-like labor conditions at the construction site of the US Consulate. The inquiry focuses on exploitation of workers.
Caddell, an Alabama-based American company constructing the US consulate in Italy, has been placed under judicial control by prosecutors investigating the alleged exploitation of nearly 400 workers, risking international tensions.
The US Consulate in Kolkata has introduced three new visa pilot programs aimed at reducing wait times for applicants.
Hundreds of Greenlanders protested against former US President Donald Trump's past interest in buying the island, coinciding with the opening of a new US consulate in Nuuk. Demonstrators held signs reiterating 'No means no' to the sale of Greenland.
An alleged Iranian proxy commander, Al-Saadi, reportedly told an undercover officer that his group was responsible for two attacks in Canada, targeting a US consulate and a synagogue.
Real estate executive Evelyn Edumoh spoke at the United States Consulate in Lagos, championing youth empowerment and financial literacy in global conversations.
A Trump-themed billboard for a gut health clinic in Chennai, located near the US Consulate, sparked public debate and was subsequently removed.
At least six people were killed in clashes as crowds stormed the US Consulate in Pakistan, following reports of the killing of Iran's supreme leader.
Two men fired multiple shots at the US consulate in Toronto, prompting police to describe it as a "national security incident" and increase security for US and Israeli diplomatic buildings in the city.
Canadian authorities are investigating an incident involving gunfire at the US consulate in Toronto.
Explosion Hits US Embassy In Oslo An explosion struck the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway Sunday morning, causing minor damage to the facility and no reported injuries. The blast, which…
Canadian authorities are investigating a shooting incident near the U.S. consulate in Toronto, where evidence of a firearm discharge was found, though police reported no injuries after someone fired a gun in the early morning hours.
Explosions, fighter jets and aborted border crossings - British doubles player Henry Patten on finally getting out of Dubai amid the Middle East conflict.
Explosions, fighter jets and aborted border crossings - British doubles player Henry Patten on finally getting out of Dubai amid the Middle East conflict.
On the morning of March 1, 2026, the towering walls of the United States consulate in Karachi became the backdrop to a spectacle that was as political as it was perilous.
A fire broke out near the US consulate in Dubai following a drone strike on Tuesday night (3 March).
A fire, reportedly caused by a drone, occurred at the US Consulate in Dubai, but authorities confirmed that no injuries were sustained.
Iran International: Successor to Ali Khamenei appointed. Multiple American diplomatic and military stations under attack. Qatar claims Iranians also hit the largest US military base in the Middle East...
Dubai confirms loud sounds were result of interception operations Gulf News
A drone strike triggered a limited fire near the U.S. Consulate in Dubai late Tuesday, Dubai officials said, adding that the blaze was quickly contained and caused no injuries. 'D...
Reports indicate that loud explosions were heard in multiple cities across the Middle East, including Dubai, Doha, Kuwait, and Iran, according to Iran's IRGC and Reuters witnesses.
A road closure near the US Consulate in Hyderabad has led to increased traffic congestion on the already strained Wipro stretch. The closure is impacting local commuters.
Violent demonstrations have erupted in several Pakistani cities over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei. Authorities sent in the army and imposed a curfew in the majority Shiite region of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Police deployed tear gas to disperse protesters in Kashmir following the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mobile internet services were also slowed as authorities imposed restrictions across districts to maintain law and order amid demonstrations.
Protests in Pakistan turn deadly, with 10 people killed in clashes outside the US consulate in Karachi and 11 deaths reported in Skardu, leading to the army being called out.
At least 22 people were killed and more than 120 injured on Sunday during violent clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan, as demonstrators attempted to storm the U.S. Consulate in Karachi, according to agency reports. The unrest was reported in the southern port city of Karachi as well as in the northern Gilgit-Baltistan […] The post At least 22 killed, 120 injured as protesters storm US consulate in Pakistan appeared first on Vanguard News.
Top security chief Ali Larijani announced transition plans and warned Iran would hit Israel and United States with a force “they've never experienced before”
9 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi Naharnet
The IRGC ignored the fact that Israel changed after the October 7 massacre, and now they’re paying the price. Dictatorships don’t fall from outside; they collapse from within.
Pakistani police on Sunday clashed with protesters who breached the outer wall of the U.S. consulate in Karachi, leaving nine people dead, following news of U.S. and Israeli str...
Six protesters were killed and 20 injured after they stormed the fortified US Consulate General building in Karachi, Pakistan.
Numerous citizens of Pakistan and Iraq stormed the premises of US consulates in these countries after the news of the death of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The US Consulate General in San Francisco has confirmed the death of 22-year-old Indian-origin student Saketh Sreenivasaiah, though his family awaits official information.
Local authorities have increased safety measures in response to a warning from the US consulate in Tijuana, though officials confirm no specific threat has been verified.
A shooting incident at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto has brought to light an emerging criminal phenomenon in a troubled neighborhood: a network of young individuals acting as 'guns for hire' in the underworld economy.
Toronto police have arrested a 19-year-old and a 15-year-old in connection with a July shooting at the US Consulate. Authorities suspect the individuals are part of a network of paid attackers.
Iran launched drone attacks against Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq, with multiple explosions reported near the US consulate in Erbil. The strikes mark an escalation of Iranian military action in the region.
At least one shot was fired outside the US Consulate in Toronto, Canada, marking the second such incident this year, though police reported no injuries.
US armed forces successfully shot down several drones over Erbil, the capital of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region, near the US consulate, according to local security forces.
The US Consulate and FBI are collaborating with Nigeria's EFCC to enhance efforts in combating sextortion and transnational financial crimes.
A road near the U.S. Consulate in Hyderabad, India, has been named after Donald Trump, drawing criticism from India's ruling party and other political groups. The naming of 'Donald Trump Road' by a private franchisee has been called 'outrageous' and 'private franchisee politics,' with US-India ties reportedly deteriorating.
An attack on the U.S. consulate in Toronto is being investigated for potential links to a 'shooters for hire' scheme, mirroring recent shootings at Jewish schools and synagogues.
Canadian investigators are probing whether the death of a Toronto police officer, killed while executing search warrants related to a US consulate shooting, is linked to global terror attacks.
A Toronto police officer was shot and killed during a raid as part of an investigation into an attack on the US consulate and a synagogue, which is believed to have Iran-linked ties.
A viral video falsely claimed to show firing on protesters in AJK's Rawalakot, but a fact-check revealed it depicts clashes outside the US Consulate in Karachi on March 26, following the assassination of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei.
An executive from Caddell Construction, a US group building the Milan consulate, has been detained as part of an investigation into alleged 'quasi-slavery' of migrant workers in Italy.
Reports from Italy highlight miserable working conditions for laborers at the 200 million euro construction site of the American consulate in Milan, raising concerns about worker exploitation.
The company constructing the US consulate in Milan is facing legal action over allegations of abuse. This development brings scrutiny to the builder's practices and the project itself.
Greenlanders are protesting outside a newly opened US consulate, expressing resistance to an American "charm offensive" and against Trump, amidst shifting US messages causing uncertainty.
Greenlanders have protested outside the newly inaugurated US consulate, expressing opposition to US President Trump's push for greater control over the island.
The US Consulate in India has announced the opening of priority B1/B2 visa slots specifically for parents aged 50 years and above, aiming to facilitate their travel.
A Palestinian woman, jailed for protesting outside the US Consulate General in Istanbul against Washington's support for Israel's actions in Gaza, has been moved from prison to a police station for deportation proceedings.
The US mission in Morocco announced the relocation of its Consulate General in Casablanca to Casa Finance City, a project estimated to contribute up to $100 million to Morocco's economy.
An explosion and fire have been reported at a high-rise building in Erbil, reportedly near the US Consulate, amidst ongoing Iranian attacks in the region.
A shooting incident at the US consulate in Toronto has led to heightened security measures in the area.
Canadian police are investigating reports of shots fired at the US consulate in Toronto, an incident that follows a similar explosion outside the US embassy in Oslo, Norway, on Sunday.
Canadian police are investigating an incident involving gunfire at the US consulate, classifying it as a 'national security incident' due to its serious nature and potential implications.
A fact-check report has debunked an AI-generated video that falsely depicted a Karachi protester connecting the PTI party to a plan to attack the US Consulate.
Explosions, fighter jets and aborted border crossings - British doubles player Henry Patten on finally getting out of Dubai amid the Middle East conflict.
Bhutto Jr. has called for justice for the families of those killed in an incident outside the US consulate in Karachi, expressing solidarity with the victims.
A fire broke out following the strike on Tuesday. Local authorities said the blaze was quickly brought under control.
The US State Department said on Wednesday it had ordered non-emergency personnel from US consulates in the cities of Karachi and Lahore and their families to leave Pakistan due to security concerns. “The Department of State ordered non-emergency US government employees and the family members of US government personnel from US Consulates Lahore and Karachi to leave Pakistan due to safety risks,” the US Mission in Pakistan said in a statement. It said there was no cha...
Residents told the news agency AFP that they heard a bang and one said she then saw the blaze. Police cordoned off roads nearby and shooed away passersby trying to see the damage.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the drone strike adjacent to the U.S. consulate in Dubai and said all personnel were safe
Smoke was seen rising near the US consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The city's press office confirmed that the incident occurred after a drone strike.
Videos of explosions at the US Consulate in Dubai circulated on Tuesday. CNN has confirmed it as a “suspected drone attack.”
Cases also carry charges of murder, attempted murder, rioting and provisions under anti-terrorism laws
Protest fears seal US Consulate routes; key roads blocked, traffic diverted
Mass anti-American protests have erupted in parts of the Middle East, including Pakistan, where at least 22 people were killed attempting to storm the US Consulate.
8 killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan's Karachi Jordan Times
9 killed in pro-Iran protest outside US consulate in Karachi Kuwait Times
KARACHI: Spent casings of tear gas shells littered the road outside the US consulate in Karachi on Sunday, which was sprinkled with charred remains of several motorcycles — including one that…
9 killed as protesters try to storm US Consulate in Pakistan over killing of Iran's supreme leader AP News
At least 10 killed in Karachi clashes during march towards US Consulate after Khamenei strike Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka
"Protesters set fire to a United Nations office building in Pakistan’s northern city of Skardu..." The post US/Israel-Iran War: Nine killed as protesters storm US consulate in Pakistan, burn UN building appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Protest erupted following assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint US and Israeli strike.
Eight killed as protesters storm US Consulate in Karachi after Iran confirms Khamenei killed Arab News
Protests turned violent near the US Consulate on Karachi’s Mai Kolachi Road on Sunday. According to a statement by the Edhi Rescue service, law enforcement personnel resorted to teargas shelling and baton-charging to control the situation, resulting in “injuries to several” people. An Edhi ambulance took the injured to Civil Hospital Karachi. The protests follow the assassination of Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Saturday’s coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. Khamenei ...