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What messages did CIA chief Ratcliffe carry to Moscow?

Ukraine, NATO and Iran were reportedly discussed during rare US spy chief visit

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CIA Director John Ratcliffe exits the West Wing at the conclusion of a Freedom 250 Grand Prix showcase on West Executive Avenue between the West Wing of the White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on July 13, 2026 in Washington, DC.

The Indian-born billionaire behind record NFL sale

Vinod Khosla leads the record $9.6bn Seattle Seahawks takeover

Check out the story behind Khosla's record-breaking purchase.

US visa interviews disrupted worldwide

State Department has not said when regular interview schedules will resume

A training initiative is being conducted across US embassies and consulates, with visa appointments being adjusted to allow officers to participate.

Alcaraz returns to action in partnership with Williams

The Spaniard made his long-awaited return to action alongside tennis icon Serena Williams

The pair looked like they were having the time of their lives on court

Community mourns doctor who helped deliver 3,000 babies

Tributes pour in from healthcare leaders, ex-colleagues for gynaecologist who died in US

Dr Mary John

Trump’s $103,265 H-1B fee: What it means for Indians

The proposed fee targets employers, but foreign workers could ultimately feel the impact

The Trump administration has proposed charging US employers $103,265 for every new H-1B petition subject to the annual visa cap.

UAE and US launch military AI task force in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi-based unit will bring together about 20 AI, data and cybersecurity specialists

The task force will focus on integrating AI into intelligence support, protecting critical infrastructure and monitoring the regional security environment.

US, Canada fail to reach tariff deal, deepen trade war

Tariffs hit $20 billion in Canadian exports as last-ditch talks collapse

US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

US-Iran tensions: What UAE residents need to know

UAE travellers urged to monitor flights as US-Iran standoff disrupts routes

GCC, Hamas and US forces pulled into escalating conflict stretching from Gaza to Hormuz

Three scientists beat J&J in fight over talc research

Court backs scientists in Johnson & Johnson talc mesothelioma dispute

US judge rules researchers did not defame J&J over talc-cancer study

Midair crash: Plane hits hovering police helicopter

Pilot killed, two troopers injured as training flight ends in violent midair collision

Investigators seek cause of deadly crash after Cessna strikes hovering state helicopter

Charter plane carrying 8 crashes in western Alaska

Rescue teams respond to reported aircraft incident at remote western Alaska site

Status of 2 pilots and 6 passengers unclear after crash near Cape Newenham

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