Washington, May 23 (IANS) A top Republican Senator has reintroduced legislation that would ban American money services businesses from engaging in transactions involving China’s central bank digital currency.
Washington/New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in Kolkata on Saturday morning to begin his four-day visit to India, marking his first trip to the country since assuming office last year. Rubio was received by senior officials upon arrival and is expected to travel across multiple Indian cities, including Agra and Jaipur, during the visit.
Washington, May 23 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to retain the existing visa framework for international students and scholars, warning that proposed restrictions could damage America’s technological edge, economic competitiveness and research leadership.
Washington, May 23 (IANS) The US Senate has passed bipartisan legislation aimed at stopping the smuggling of advanced American semiconductors into China, amid growing concerns in Washington that the chips could be used for Chinese military and artificial intelligence applications.
Washington, May 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran was seeking negotiations after recent US military actions, saying Tehran’s military capabilities had been severely weakened and insisting the country “will never have a nuclear weapon”.
Washington, May 23 (IANS) The Trump administration has unveiled a new immigration policy that could force many immigrants already living legally in the United States to leave the country and apply for permanent residency from abroad, triggering sharp criticism from immigrant advocates, Democratic lawmakers and local officials.
Washington, May 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump sharply criticised sanctuary city policies and illegal immigration during a rally in suburban New York, where he also endorsed Republican leaders and highlighted his administration’s economic agenda.
London, May 23 (IANS) A joint statement was released by nine Western countries -- The UK, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway and the Netherlands on the serious situation in Israel's West Bank.
Washington, May 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has praised Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard after she announced her resignation, saying she had done "an incredible job" and would be missed by the administration.
Washington, May 23 (IANS) President Donald Trump swore in Kevin Warsh as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board and said he would restore confidence in the US' Central bank.
