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President Ferdinand Marcos says Philippines must 'do more' than protest China sea actions President Ferdinand Marcos said Thursday that the Philippines needs to do more than protest Beijing's "illegal actions" in the South China Sea. "So, although there were no arms involved, nonetheless, it is still a deliberate action and it is essenti...
27 Jun, 2024, 10.29 AM IST"Will look forward to results of inquiry": US on India's probe into alleged plot to kill Pannun The US has expressed its anticipation for the outcome of India's investigation into the alleged plot to kill India-designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated this on Wednesday, during a press...
27 Jun, 2024, 08.49 AM ISTRussia President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea, an old ally Putin was met at Pyongyang's airport by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. They shook hands and embraced, and Kim later joined Putin in his car to personally guide him to Pyongyang's Kumsusan State Guest House, North Korea's official Korean Central Ne...
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Pannun Case: Top democratic senators urge strong diplomatic response Democratic Senators have called for a strong diplomatic response from the Biden administration to allegations of the Indian government's involvement in a foiled plot to assassinate Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on US soil. The letter, signe...
18 Jun, 2024, 11.42 PM ISTUS Senators and corporate world bat for stronger India-US relationship Senator Dan Sullivan said a lot of these countries are motivated by historical grievances. "I think this... new era, it's really a return to the era of authoritarian aggression, is going to be with us for years and decades to come," he said. One nee...
18 Jun, 2024, 01.00 PM ISTBiden wins Democratic primaries in New Jersey, Washington in some of 2024's last contests The former president was on the ballot in Republican contests in Montana, New Jersey and New Mexico. Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, competed in the same states, plus the primary in Washington and one in South Dakota. Republicans in DC he...
05 Jun, 2024, 07.16 AM ISTUS Pentagon chief visits Cambodia to boost ties with China ally US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Cambodia to reset ties with China ally, addressing concerns over China's influence in the region.
04 Jun, 2024, 05.39 PM ISTThe US can't be protectionist and world leader US President Joe Biden's economic nationalism challenges the Pax Americana legacy. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 symbolises a protectionist era leading to global conflict.
31 May, 2024, 09.44 AM ISTSen Kennedy, Cruz grill US District Judge nominee for housing a 'serial rapist' in women's prison At the US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senators John Kennedy (R-LA) and Ted Cruz(R-TX) questioned Sarah Netburn, a nominee to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, about her record with a transgender inmate.Se...
24 May, 2024, 06.18 PM ISTHas Israel followed the law in its war in Gaza? The US is due to render a first-of-its-kind verdict The Biden administration is set to determine if Israel's actions in Gaza violate international and U.S. laws, amid scrutiny over its military support for Israel. This decision could influence the flow of weapons and aid to Israel. Critics question w...
08 May, 2024, 01.39 PM ISTBiden administration to miss deadline for report on Israeli weapons use, sources say A National Security Memorandum, known as NSM-20, that U.S. President Joe Biden issued in February requires the State Department to report to Congress by May 8 on whether it finds credible Israel's assurances that its use of U.S. weapons does not vio...
08 May, 2024, 07.31 AM ISTUS Senate passes USD 95.3 billion package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and Indo-Pacific The US Senate approved a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific security. President Biden will sign the bill, which includes provisions for military support, humanitarian aid, and sanctions against Iran and Russia.
25 Apr, 2024, 10.36 AM ISTUS House passes $95 billion Ukraine, Israel aid package, sends to Senate The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $95 billion legislative package for security assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, despite objections from some Republican members. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to pass next w...
22 Apr, 2024, 11.55 AM ISTU.S. House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel after months of struggle. Next is the Senate With an overwhelming vote, the $61 billion in aid for Ukraine passed in a matter of minutes, a strong showing as American lawmakers race to deliver a fresh round of U.S. support to the war-torn ally. Many Democrats cheered on the House floor and wav...
21 Apr, 2024, 06.46 AM ISTUS works to prevent an escalation across the Mideast as Biden pushes Israel to show restraint US aids Israel in countering Iran's assault. President Biden leads G7 to prevent escalation. American Patriot system in Iraq downed missiles. Rubio criticizes White House response to Gaza conflict.
15 Apr, 2024, 12.33 PM IST'What's going on here?': US Senator John Kennedy grills President Biden's judicial nominees Louisiana Republican Senator John Kennedy grilled US President Joe Biden's judicial nominees, Sanket Jayshukh Bulsara and Dena M. Coggins. Sanket Jayshukh Bulsara is nominated to be the United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New Yo...
07 Mar, 2024, 07.35 PM ISTMitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in American history, to step down as Republican leader Mitch McConnell, the powerful US political tactician who has advanced conservative causes for years and been a strong defender of aid to Ukraine, announced abruptly Wednesday that he would leave his post as leader of the Republicans in the Senate la...
29 Feb, 2024, 06.24 AM ISTFrom Russia, with Love: Vladimir Putin gifts 3000 kg luxury beast to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Russian President Vladimir Putin gifts North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car, highlighting their special relationship. The gift raises concerns about violating a UN resolution banning luxury items to pressure North Korea over its nuclea...
20 Feb, 2024, 01.30 PM ISTHere's what's in the US Senate's $118 billion Ukraine and border deal Senate Democrats propose an $118.3 billion emergency national security bill, linking aid for Ukraine with measures to tighten border security. The bill faces challenges from Republicans, as it demands bipartisan support. Key provisions include fundi...
06 Feb, 2024, 12.11 AM ISTHeated exchange between Republicans and Democrats: 'Congratulations on destroying US Senate...' On Nov 30, as the United States Senate Judiciary Committee was debating President Biden's judicial nominees, Chair Dick Durbin (D-IL) dismissed calls by committee Republicans to debate two judicial nominations that were previously discussed in a pri...
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