Washington, March 27 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged President Donald Trump to press China for the release of a detained Christian pastor when he meets President Xi Jinping next month, citing what they called “ongoing unjust imprisonment and persecution” of religious minorities.
Washington, March 27 (IANS) Senior US lawmakers and officials are pushing for deeper, more results-driven ties with Pakistan, calling the relationship “complex”.
Washington, March 27 (IANS) Two US senators have introduced a bipartisan bill to examine delays in weapons deliveries to key Indo-Pacific partners.
Washington, March 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed global partners, including G7 nations, to step up action over threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, saying the disruption is a direct challenge to international law and global energy security.
Washington, March 27 (IANS) The US Department of Labor has proposed new rules to raise wages for foreign workers under H-1B and other visa programmes.
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Chief Ministers on Friday through video conferencing on the West Asia conflict to review preparedness and plans of states.
Washington, March 27 (IANS) Iran’s suspected attempt to target a military base in the Indian Ocean has raised alarm in Washington. US officials warned that Tehran’s missile programme is expanding its reach into waters close to India.
Washington, March 27 (IANS) The ongoing conflict in the Gulf could weaken America’s strategic posture in the Indo-Pacific, raising concerns for partners like India as military resources and attention shift away from Asia, senior former US officials warned.
Washington, March 27 (IANS) China is recalibrating its approach to the Iran conflict, signalling support for de-escalation as it prepares for high-stakes talks with the United States, a former senior US government official said.
Los Angeles, March 26 (IANS) The Beatles legend, Sir Paul McCartney is set to release his new album, ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ on May 29.
