Washington, March 11 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to make Tibet a priority in its foreign policy, pressing the State Department to advance dialogue on the region’s future, defend religious freedom in the Dalai Lama’s succession, and counter Chinese disinformation about Tibet.
Antananarivo, March 11 (IANS) India dispatched humanitarian assistance comprising 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes of disaster relief material to Madagascar on Wednesday, following the widespread destruction caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
Washington, March 11 (IANS) A new report by Democratic members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee has warned that President Donald Trump’s policies have weakened the United States in its strategic rivalry with China, arguing that trade wars, cuts to foreign assistance, and strained alliances have created opportunities for Beijing to expand its global influence.
Washington, March 11 (IANS) US lawmakers introduced legislation to tackle teacher shortages across the country, proposing federal grants and training programmes to help schools recruit, prepare, and retain educators.
Washington, March 11 (IANS) Concerns about Chinese nationals exploiting America’s birthright citizenship laws through a growing “birth tourism” industry surfaced during a US Senate hearing, with one witness warning lawmakers that thousands of children born in the United States are later raised in China.
Washington, March 11 (IANS) The White House urged Congress to pass sweeping election reforms proposed by President Donald Trump, saying the legislation would strengthen voting integrity and ensure that only American citizens participate in US elections.
Washington, March 11 (IANS) American farm leaders on Tuesday warned US lawmakers that the conflict involving Iran could push up global fertiliser and fuel prices, adding fresh pressure on farmers already struggling with rising costs and volatile markets.
Washington, March 11 (IANS) US senators clashed publicly over President Donald Trump’s military campaign against Iran, with Democrats demanding clarity on the war strategy and Republicans defending the operation while blaming the opposition for a prolonged homeland security funding standoff.
Washington, Mar 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe military consequences if it attempted to mine the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as American forces struck and destroyed 10 suspected mine-laying boats in the vital shipping lane, escalating tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.
Washington, March 11 (IANS) US fighter aircraft are operating deep inside Iranian airspace with “relative impunity” after much of Iran’s advanced air defence network was neutralised during the first phase of Washington’s military campaign, the Pentagon said.
