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Global chips battle intensifies with $81 billion subsidy surge
The concern over China’s rapid advances in key electronics turned into a full-scale panic during the pandemic because chip shortages emphasised the significance of these tiny devices for economic security.
US Congress averts government shutdown, passing $1.2 trillion bill
U.S. Congress passed a $1.2 trillion budget bill to avert a shutdown, excluding military aid. Business Roundtable supports enhancing tax breaks. Marjorie Taylor Greene threatens Speaker. Bill allocates $886 billion for Defense Department, praised by Senator Collins.
'Ukraine or US' illegal immigrants crisis first?': Rand Paul asks Democrat and Republican Senators
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul on the US Senate floor Monday, lambsted both Democrats and Republicans over foreign aid bill. Paul highlighted US' illegal immigrants crisis and US' national debt.'Ukraine or US' illegal immigrants crisis first?': Rand Paul a...
US: House speaker casts doubts on Ukraine and Israel aid package as senators grind toward final vote
The mounting opposition was just the latest example of how the Republican Party's stance on foreign affairs is being transformed under the influence of Donald Trump, the likely Republican presidential nominee.
Fed pivot will dominate year of rate cuts in turn of global cycle
The US Federal Reserve will lead the pivot for richer countries after its policy makers signaled 75 basis points of cuts for the year, marking an abrupt shift from previous warnings that rates could still go higher through much of 2024.
On the brink of a government shutdown, the Senate tries to approve funding but it's almost too late
The US is facing a potential federal government shutdown as hard-right Republicans reject attempts to keep offices open. The Republicans are fighting for spending cuts and strict border security measures that are considered extreme by Democrats and the White House. Without a deal, federal workers will face furloughs, military troops will work without pay, and programs and services will be disrupted. The Senate has proposed a bipartisan package to fund the government until November 17, but the House is in chaos, with Speaker Kevin McCarthy's latest plan collapsing.
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It’s the G-7 versus China and Russia in the struggle for global influence
The strategy involves enhanced work with so-called middle ground countries, such as Brazil, Vietnam, South Africa and Kazakhstan. High-level engagements, better coordination between existing infrastructure projects, and bespoke action plans for each nation identified as a key partner are among the program’s objectives.
Josh Hawley fails to fast track his bill to ban TikTok despite growing support in Congress against the app
The attempt to outlaw TikTok has not been fulfilled as Josh Hawley failed to fast track his bill against the app on Wednesday.
Republican senator Rand Paul opposes TikTok ban push in Congress
A small but growing number of Democrats and Republicans have raised concerns, citing free speech and other issues and have objected to legislation targeting TikTok as overly broad.
'Disinformation and political ideology’ hampered Covid response, says Dr Anthony Fauci in farewell essay
Dr Anthony Fauci stated that political divisiveness hampered US' response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Republican Congressman & Senator push back against move to send US arms to Ukraine
Despite the opposition of Gosar and his allies, the $40 billion funding bill passed by 368 votes to 57. It is expected to pass the Senate by next week at the latest, with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) saying the upper chamber “will move swiftly” to get it to Biden’s desk.
'Firms linked to Guptas in South Africa got 49 billion rands irregularly from parastatal corporations'
Ajay, Atul and Rajesh Gupta have been accused of siphoning billions of rands from the state-owned corporations through their alleged closeness to former South African president Jacob Zuma.
Trump impeachment trial faces challenge from Republican Senator Paul
The House approved a single article of impeachment on Jan. 13, accusing him of inciting an insurrection with an incendiary speech to supporters before they stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. A police officer and four others died in the melee.
Indian lobby trying to block US' F-16s sale to Pakistan: Sartaj Aziz
Aziz said Pakistan Defence Minister has written a letter to his American counterpart highlighting the importance of F-16s in the war against terror.
US Senator Rand Paul asks colleagues to oppose F-16 deal with Pakistan
"Why should the US consider selling major defence items to Pakistan whose allegiance to the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network is well-known," Paul said.
Donald Trump seeks shutting down Internet in IS-controlled areas
Donald Trump, the frontrunner US Republican presidential candidate, has called for closing down the Internet in areas controlled by the IS.
Donald Trump becomes Republican frontrunner again, says latest poll
Donald Trump has once again become the frontrunner Republican presidential candidate edging past neurosurgeon Ben Carson, albeit by a small three per cent margin.
Hillary Clinton fights back as Republicans mount campaign against her
Hillary Clinton's campaign has fought back after Republican aspirants criticised her for using a private server for emails while serving as the US Secretary of State.
Bobby Jindal misses cut for first prime-time presidential debate
Only 10 Republican candidates with the highest national poll numbers have been invited for the August 6 debate, Fox News announced yesterday.
There's one group that is coming out in full-throated support of Donald Trump
Families of victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants are standing up in support of presidential candidate Donald Trump.
Who has the best chance of becoming the next US president
With less than 500 days until the 2016 election, it’s time to take a look at who has the best chance of making it to the White House after President Barack Obama.
Bobby Jindal's popularity ratings still low: Poll
A week after he announced his 2016 presidential bid, the popularity ratings of Indian-American Republican candidate Bobby Jindal remain abysmally low at two per cent, a latest poll said today.
Bobby Jindal set to announce presidential bid today
Over the last one year, Jindal has been making trips across the country, giving speeches and meeting people, listening to their concerns.
Hillary Clinton is clobbering Republicans in key early-state data
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton is dominating Facebook conversation in three key early-voting states.
Donald Rumsfeld admits that expecting a democracy in Iraq was 'unrealistic'
Over a decade after presiding over the invasion of Iraq, Donald Rumsfeld admitted that the country may not have been ready for a democracy.
Bobby Jindal slams Republican presidential opponent Rand Paul
In an unusually harsh language, the 43-year-old slammed Senator Paul after Paul in said that "ISIS grew stronger because of the hawks" in the Republican party.
Barack Obama allowed Syria to become a 'Jihadist wonderland': US Senator Rand Paul
Just last week, Paul blamed "interventionists" for the rise of ISIS and cautioned policymakers to be mindful of that mistake as they consider further action.
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