Washington, April 10 – A fresh diplomatic row erupted after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif posted sharply critical remarks about Israel, drawing swift condemnation from Israeli authorities, US lawmakers, and experts at a sensitive moment in ongoing ceasefire efforts.Asif...
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Washington, March 30 – US lawmakers are sharply divided over the prospect of deploying ground troops in Iran, with senior politicians warning of escalating risks, unclear objectives, and the need for Congressional approval.The debate has intensified amid media reports of a potential military...
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Washington, March 20 – US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill to protect a key work program for international students, aiming to retain foreign graduates, including thousands from India, amid rising global competition for skilled talent.Representatives Sam Liccardo, Jay Obernolte, and...
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Washington, March 13 – US lawmakers warned that China may be exploiting American universities to gain access to sensitive research and technology, as a Senate hearing examined billions of dollars in foreign funding and academic partnerships involving US campuses.The Senate Health, Education...
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Washington, March 10 – Oil prices remained near $90 a barrel on Tuesday as the conflict involving Iran sent shockwaves through global energy markets, raising fears of prolonged supply disruptions through the critical Strait of Hormuz and prompting US lawmakers to propose emergency measures to...
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Washington, March 3 – A group of senior US lawmakers has urged the Trump Administration to push for the elimination of India’s 11 per cent tariff on American cotton, calling it a “critical moment” for US farmers as Washington and New Delhi negotiate an interim trade agreement.House Budget...
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