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US could run short of cash by June 1 warns Treasury; Biden calls meeting o
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Yellen in a letter to members of Congressional leadership regarding debt limit, said that the US will be unable to continue to satisfy all of the government's obligations by early June, and potentially as early as June 1, if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt limit before that ti
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US Congressional hearing examines linguistic, religious repression in Tibe
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
It was held as both houses of Congress consider legislation that would strengthen US policy to promote dialogue between China and Tibetan Buddhists' spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, or his representatives.
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US lawmaker calls for end of double taxation for Taiwan
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
United States Congressional-Executive Commission on China, Chris Smith voiced his support for Taiwan and called on America to eliminate double taxation between the two nations in a meeting with Taipei Representative to the US Hsiao Bi-khim, according to Focus Taiwan.
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US-Pak political contacts increase as polls draw closer
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The contacts between visitors from the United States and political parties in Pakistan have definitely picked up pace as the country inches closer to general elections, the Dawn reported, adding that last month, a US congressional delegation led by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visite
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PM Modi interacts with US Congressional delegation, appreciates strong bip
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"Wonderful to interact with US Congressional delegation led by Senate Majority Leader @SenSchumer. Appreciate the strong bipartisan support from the US Congress for deepening India-US ties anchored in shared democratic values and strong people-to-people ties," tweeted PM Modi.
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US lawmakers introduce bipartisan bill reaffirming Arunachal Pradesh as in
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"America's values supporting freedom and a rules-based order must be at the center of all of our actions and relationships around the world--especially as the PRC government pushes an alternative vision," said Senator Merkley, who serves as the Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commiss
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Brazil: Bolsonaro denounces violence after supporters storm government bui
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The three main government buildings -- the Supreme Court, the presidential palace and the congressional building -- involved in today's breach have been cleared of protesters.
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Brazilian authorities clear govt offices of protesters, at least 170 arres
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
At least 170 people were arrested after supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed government offices, CNN reported citing CNN Brasil. Police said the authorities have taken control of three main government buildings -- the Supreme Court, the presidential palace and Congress
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's supporters storm Congress, Sup
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Brazil's Attorney General's office (MPF) has said that it is conducting an investigation of all those involved in the breaching of the country's congressional building, the Supreme Court, and the Planalto Presidential Palace on Sunday.
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China doesn't want India to closely partner with US: Pentagon
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
On China Military Report, which details Chinese strategy, aims, and capabilities, Pentagon said this congressionally mandated report serves as an authoritative assessment of the DOD's pacing challenge and the current course of the country's military.
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US Supreme Court clears way for handover of Trump tax returns to Congress
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (local time) cleared the way for the imminent handover of former President Donald Trump's tax returns to a congressional committee after a three-year legal fight.
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US Congress advisory Committee calls for additional funding to strengthen
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In its annual report on November 15, the top Congressional body, US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), said that the measures would be necessary to deter an offensive by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
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