Washington, Sep 25 — A sharp divide has emerged in the US Senate over President Donald Trump’s engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with lawmakers clashing over trade, artificial intelligence, religious freedom and Beijing’s alleged repression of critics abroad.Republican Senator Steve…
Washington, Sep 25 — A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced legislation to improve diplomatic expertise and White House coordination on critical minerals as Washington seeks to reduce China’s dominance of supply chains vital to defence and advanced technology.Republican Senator Tim Scott…
Washington, Sep 25 — US First Lady Melania Trump and Madame Peng Liyuan visited the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art, viewing American and Chinese works before meeting students from the Washington area.The visit brought them to the Peacock Room, an interior created by American artist James…
Washington, Sep 25 — Iran has given the Trump administration a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume negotiations aimed at ending the broader war within seven days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.Araghchi said the proposal was delivered to US officials during indirect…
Washington, Sep 25 — Eight US Navy service members assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group attempted suicide during its deployment, the acting secretary of the Navy has told a senior senator.Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao disclosed the figure in a September 22 response to Senator…
United Nations, Sep 25 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly defended his country's bombing of Iran claiming, "If we hadn’t done it, we’d all be dead".In his address to the General Assembly on Thursday, he also shot down accusations of carrying out a "genocide" of Palestinians in…
Washington, Sep 25 — A Republican senator has introduced legislation that could upend the employment-based green card system and have far-reaching consequences for Indian professionals waiting for permanent residency in the United States.Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama introduced the Americans…
Washington, Sep 25 — Indian-origin technology leaders Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai and Sanjay Mehrotra were among the corporate heavyweights invited to President Donald Trump’s state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House.The guest list brought together the leaders of some of…
Washington, Sep 25 — Two US senators pushed for action on legislation permanently barring Chinese connected vehicles and key components from the American market as President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Democratic Senator…
Washington, Sep 25 — Anti-Xi protesters gathered outside the White House gates on Thursday (US local time), chanting for a free Tibet and Hong Kong as Chinese President Xi Jinping continued his high-profile visit to Washington.The demonstrators could be heard from the North Portico, where members…
Washington, Sep 25 — The US Senate narrowly rejected a resolution seeking to end American military involvement in the war against Iran unless Congress authorised it, handing President Donald Trump another victory over lawmakers seeking to reclaim congressional war powers.The Senate voted 50–49…
United Nations, Sep 25 — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out from the General Assembly podium against New York Mayor Zohair Mamdani, telling him, "Shame on you", as he accused him of antisemitism.Taking their verbal feud to the Assembly with an angry outburst against a city mayor,…
Washington, Sep 25 — President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping struck a conciliatory tone at a White House state dinner, with Xi saying their talks had produced a “common understanding on many issues” and Trump calling for a relationship that promotes prosperity and security. Xi told…
United Nations, Sep 25 — Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday denounced what he termed a “genocidal war” in Gaza by Israel, while reaffirming his commitment to a two-state solution recognising Israel’s right to exist in peace. He said Palestinians seek “a democratic state that respects…
New Delhi, Sep 24 — India has reaffirmed the centrality of national ownership in peacebuilding, with Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, participating in the Peacebuilding Commission Ministerial meeting during the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, the MEA said…
New Delhi, Sep 24 — Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Rudrendra Tandon, attended Uzbekistan's National Day reception in New Delhi as the Chief Guest, reaffirming India's resolve to strengthen the India-Uzbekistan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership further, the MEA said on…
New Delhi, Sep 24 — India has reaffirmed its clear and consistent support for the Two-State solution, with Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs Sibi George attending the High-level Ministerial meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution in New…
Cairo, Sep 24 — Indian Navy's Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, for a second port call during the return leg of Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition, strengthening bridges of friendship across the seas, the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.On arrival at Alexandria,…
United Nations, Sep 24 — External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met on Thursday with the Foreign Ministers of two key countries from a region embroiled in crisis, Jordan and Egypt, to review developments in West Asia. After meeting with Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, EAM Jaishankar…
Washington, Sep 24 — US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping spoke warmly about friendship and cooperation at the White House on Thursday. Their welcoming speeches offered a way to manage the US-China rivalry. They gave little indication that either leader was ready to…
Geneva, Sep 24 — During the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, an Indian researcher called for a more people-centred and development-oriented understanding of Jammu and Kashmir.A video presentation by Anika Nazir, a community development professional and…