Washington, June 5 (IANS) The Chinese government's efforts to silence critics beyond its borders have come under fresh scrutiny in the US Congress, as lawmakers, state officials and democracy activists described what they called an expanding campaign of intimidation, surveillance and coercion targeting people living in America.
London, June 5 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the treatment of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan during the Eid-ul-Adha celebration this year, accusing authorities of intensifying surveillance, arrests, and restrictions targeting Ahmadis.
Quetta, June 5 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has warned that continued silence from the international community has intensified the worsening human rights situation in Balochistan, alleging that the Pakistani Army is carrying out indiscriminate attacks targeting unarmed civilians across the province.
Washington, June 5 (IANS) The Trump administration is investigating reports of continued Chinese involvement in US manufacturing projects receiving federal tax incentives, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told lawmakers on Thursday, signalling heightened scrutiny of Beijing's role in sectors Washington considers strategically important.
Washington, June 5 (IANS) A congressional hearing on Thursday sharply focused on China's role in the global fentanyl supply chain, with Republican lawmakers accusing Beijing of failing to curb the flow of precursor chemicals that fuel America's deadly opioid crisis, while witnesses called for stronger enforcement, sanctions and international cooperation.
Washington, June 5 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and senior Republican lawmakers on Thursday highlighted what they described as growing success in reducing US economic dependence on China, citing a shrinking trade deficit, expanding domestic manufacturing and new efforts to protect American industries from Chinese competition.
Washington, June 5 (IANS) A heated debate over the Trump administration's war in Iran dominated proceedings on Thursday as the US House Armed Services Committee considered the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), exposing deep divisions over the conflict's cost, strategy and impact on America's global priorities.
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Assessments and investigations conducted by Tehran's military experts indicate that no Iranian missiles were launched toward Kuwait airport, Mohammad Fathali, Ambassador of Iran to India, told IANS in an exclusive interview on Friday.
Washington, June 5 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday defended the Trump administration's handling of the economy amid mounting criticism over rising fuel and consumer prices, telling lawmakers that inflationary pressures linked to the conflict involving Iran were temporary and would ease once the situation stabilised.
Washington, June 5 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday vigorously defended President Donald Trump's economic agenda during a contentious House Ways and Means Committee hearing, rejecting Democratic criticism over inflation, tariffs and the administration's handling of the economy.
