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US Lawmakers move to restrict investments in China citing security concern
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The bill, named the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (COINS) Act, seeks to protect American savings and retirement funds while cutting off financial support to sectors critical to China's national security and economy.
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China targets 28 US defence firms with sanctions "in order to safeguard na
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In a fresh escalation of trade tensions between the United States and China, Beijing on Thursday announced new export control measures targeting 28 US companies, the Voice of America reported.
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From more tariffs to a push for peace: What Donald Trump’s return to the W
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump pledged to tackle various domestic issues like immigration and inflation while reintroducing his "America First" foreign policy.
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US university launches Taiwan Studies program
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The University of Washington has launched a Taiwan studies track in its new East Asia Studies MA program, marking the first graduate degree in North America focused on Taiwan studies. Students will have the opportunity to specialise in Taiwan, joining a broader curriculum covering China, Jap
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US Defence Bill includes key measures to address Uyghur repression in Chin
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Uyghur-American activists have hailed the inclusion of critical measures in the 2025 US defence spending bill, which aims to address the ongoing repression of Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang region, according to a report by Radio Free Asia.
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Let's welcome 2025 with new resolutions: Manu Bhaker extends New Year gree
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker on Wednesday extended her New Year greetings as the world stepped into 2025.
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Zelenskyy expresses confidence in new US President's "capability of ending
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to America for backing their commitment to Ukraine and voiced confidence in the ability of the new American President to achieve peace and put an end to Putin's aggression, emphasising that peace cannot be achieved without first
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HAL forms panel to negotiate GE-F414 deal with US, aims to ink it by March
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The negotiations with the American firm have been going on and high-level visits have taken place between both sides. The two sides are now looking at concluding the deal at the earliest. The Indian side is aiming to conclude the deal in the next three months by the end of March 2025, source
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Venezuela imposes 10 million dollars fine on TikTok amid viral challenge d
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Venezuela's Supreme Court has imposed a 10 million dollar fine on TikTok, accusing the popular video-sharing platform of negligence about deadly viral challenges that allegedly led to the deaths of three adolescents due to chemical intoxication, according to a report by Voice of America.<
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Trump backs Musk's statement on contributions of immigrants to US
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Musk had emphasised the value of hard-working individuals from all races, creeds, and nationalities who have contributed to the nation, urging Americans to preserve the country's identity as a land of freedom and opportunity.
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'We are jews': Natan Sharansky urges US students to defend their identity
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In an effort to counter the alarming rise of antisemitism on North American campuses, a delegation of 40 Jewish student leaders from over 30 universities gathered in Jerusalem. Their goal: to equip themselves with tools and strategies to challenge the antisemitism they have personally experi
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America announces USD 1.25 billion to Ukraine for critical security, defen
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The package includes authorization of a Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) package, which has an estimated value of USD 1.25 billion, to provide Ukraine additional capabilities to meet its most urgent needs, including missiles for air defence; munitions for rocket systems and artillery
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