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CFU backs Uyghur Human Rights Bill to aid refugees fleeing persecution
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) expresses its support for the reintroduction of the Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act, a critical and timely bipartisan piece of legislation that aims to provide Priority 2 (P-2) refugee status to Uyghurs escaping persecution.
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US bill seeks sanctions on Pakistan's Army Chief, demands Imran Khan's rel
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A new bipartisan bill in the US Congress seeks to impose sanctions on Pakistan's Army chief, General Asim Munir, over the alleged persecution of political opponents, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The legislation, introduced by Reps. Joe Wilson and Jimmy Panetta, calls for visa
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US Senate averts government shutdown, passes funding bill with Democrats'
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The bill received bipartisan support, with 10 Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, crossing party lines in a key procedural vote.
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US approves bills to prevent purchase of China-made batteries
Updated : 1 year ago IST
On Monday, March 10, the House of Representatives passed the Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act, HR1166, by voice vote. The bill was voted on under a suspension of House rules, a procedure often used by Congress to expedite the passage of non-controversial bills with
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US Congressman Ro Khanna highlights "bipartisan" India-US ties, points to
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
khanna also underscored opportunities for cross-border collaboration on scientific research and renewable energy, with the support of the "India caucus."
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US introduces bipartisan bill to secure Taiwan's membership in IMF
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The bill urges the IMF to allow Taiwan to take part in its activities, offer employment opportunities for Taiwanese citizens, and extend its assistance to the island nation, Taipei Times reported.
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US lawmakers push bill to revoke China's trade privileges
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced legislation to revoke China's Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR), aiming to impose tariffs on non-strategic and strategic goods and address unfair trade practices, while enhancing national security and supporting US manufacturing.
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US Congressman Krishnamoorthi leads resolution for Tamil Language and Heri
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Tuesday introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate January as Tamil Language and Heritage Month.
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US Commerce Department moves to restrict Chinese-made drones over 'securit
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
This move follows a bipartisan inquiry led by the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, which raised alarm over the potential national security threats posed by these foreign-made drones, particularly those from Chinese
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Suhas Subramanyam sworn into US Congress as first Indian-American to repre
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Suhas Subramanyam was sworn into the 119th Congress, becoming the first Indian-American and South Asian to represent Virginia's 10th Congressional District. He succeeds retiring Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton and reflects on his journey, honouring his mother's immigrant story. Subramanyam is
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US lawmakers propose bills targeting China's role in fentanyl crisis
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers proposed three bills on Tuesday designed to address China's involvement in the US fentanyl crisis. The proposed legislation includes the creation of a US task force to combat narcotics trafficking and provisions that would enable sanctions against Chinese e
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Pelosi voices strong support for Taiwan's global participation during call
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed strong support for Taiwan's inclusion in international organisations during a phone call with President Lai Ching-te, emphasising its importance for regional security and the global economy. The discussion highlighted Taiwan's bipartisan backing
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