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How US Congressmen and senators denounced Pahalgam terror attack, rallied behind India
New Delhi, April 27: The cowardly and dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam received world-wide condemnation and also severe criticism for the perpetrators as well as terror sponsors, whose despicable act resulted in the loss of 26 innocent lives. All major economies including the US, France, Italy and even the Islamic nations voiced their support to India in its fight against terror, while expressing concerns over ‘highly disturbing and excruciating’ terror attack in the picturesque meadows of Pahalgam.
US Congressional delegation visits Taiwan, reaffirms strengthening free and open Indo-Pacific
Taipei, April 16: A US Congressional delegation led by Republican Party Senator Pete Ricketts began its April 16-19 Taiwan visit - first since US President Donald Trump began his second term at the White House - on Wednesday as part of a larger visit to the region underscoring Washington's commitment to strengthening a free and open Indo-Pacific.
US lawmakers tell South Korean Foreign Minister that America will not pull out of Indo-Pacific
Seoul, April 14: A group of US lawmakers told South Korea's top diplomat Monday that America will not withdraw from the Indo-Pacific region as they reaffirmed their commitment to the bilateral alliance, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said.
UAE President receives US Congress delegation
Abu Dhabi, April 12: President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation from the United States Congress, including Senator Joni Ernst, member of the Senate, and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, member of the House of Representatives.
Trump pulls nomination of US permanent representative to UN citing narrow Congress lead
United Nations, March 28: US President Donald Trump is pulling the nomination of firebrand Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be the permanent representative to the UN because of the party's slender lead in the House of Representative.
I faced discrimination, my career was destroyed..., says former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria
Washington, DC, March 13: Former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria has alleged that he faced huge discrimination in Pakistan and his career was destroyed.
US approves bills to prevent purchase of China-made batteries
Washington DC, March 12: The US House of Representatives approved two bills related to China, both of which prevent the Department of Homeland Security from buying batteries produced by Chinese companies and establish a working group within the department to track and address threats from China, as reported by Voice of America (VOA).
Trump targets India's import duties in speech to joint session of Congress
Washington, DC, March 5: US President Donald Trump targeted India's import duties in speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday (local time). He also spoke about the tariffs imposed by the European Union, China, Brazil and Mexico and announced that the US will impose tariffs on other nations based on what they do to the US.
Six American lawmakers write to US Attorney General against Adani's indictment
Washington, DC, February 11: Six US lawmakers have highlighted the Adani indictment in a letter written to the newly-appointed US Attorney General Pamela Bondi over "questionable decisions" made by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) under Joe Biden.
6 US lawmakers ask Attorney General to probe DoJ over Adani action that was 'misguided crusade'
Washington, Feb 11: Six US lawmakers have written a strongly worded letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding a probe into the previous Department of Justice's (DoJ) indictment of Adani Group officials.
US lawmakers push to end 'One China' policy, back Taiwan ties
Taipei, February 8: US Representatives Tom Tiffany from Wisconsin and Scott Perry from Pennsylvania reintroduced a resolution urging the US to end its "One China" policy, resume formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan and negotiate a bilateral Taiwan-US free trade agreement, Taipei Times reported on Saturday.
US introduces bipartisan bill to secure Taiwan's membership in IMF
Taipei, February 5: US Representatives Young Kim and Al Green have introduced the bipartisan "Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act," advocating for Taiwan's inclusion in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as reported by Taipei Times.
Ro Khanna, Rich McCormick to chair India's Caucus in US Congress
Washington DC, January 30: Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna and Republican Lawmaker Rich McCormick will co-chair the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans in the US House of Representatives in the new Congress, according to an official release.
US Congress passes Laken Riley Act as Donald Trump begins crackdown on immigrants
Washington, Jan 23: The Republican-controlled US Congress handed President Donald Trump an early win in his crackdown on illegal immigration on Wednesday, passing a bill to expand pretrial detention for foreign criminal suspects, media reported.
US Congressman Krishnamoorthi leads resolution for Tamil Language and Heritage Month
Washington DC, January 15: US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Tuesday introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate January as Tamil Language and Heritage Month.
DoJ's selective probe of Adani officials can derail India ties: US Congressman Lance Gooden
New York, Jan 8: Lance Gooden, a Republican lawmaker from the US state of Texas, has slammed the Joe Biden Administration's probe of senior Adani Group officials, saying this could derail US-India ties and economic growth.
US Congress certifies Trump winner of 2024 election (Ld)
Washington, Jan 7: The US Congress on Monday certified President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the November 2024 election, peacefully wrapping up a ritual his supporters had tried to prevent in 2021 in the misleading belief that he had been cheated of a win.
US Congress to certify Trump winner of 2024 election
Washington, Jan 6: The US Congress on Monday will certify President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the November 2024 election, peacefully wrapping up a ritual his supporters had tried to prevent in 2021 in the misleading belief that he had been cheated of a win.
US Lawmakers move to restrict investments in China citing security concerns
Washington DC, January 3: Chairperson John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, alongside Rep Andy Barr (R-KY), has introduced new legislation to limit US investments in Chinese sectors that contribute to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) military growth, technological advancements, and human rights violations.