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US senators target China's grey zone warfare with new undersea cable defen
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The bill mandates the deployment of real-time monitoring systems, the development of rapid-response protocols, increased maritime surveillance, and greater international coordination to deter and respond to acts of undersea sabotage.
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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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Canada "deeply concerned" by escalation of violence following protests in
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The protests in Bangladesh have been driven by demands for reform of the country's quota system for civil service jobs, which reserves positions for specific groups, including descendants of those who participated in the 1971 War of Independence against Pakistan.
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US Senate passes annual defence policy bill with USD 886 billion package
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The defence bill was finalized by conference negotiators in the House and Senate last week, after the chambers passed vastly different versions over the summer, with House Republicans slipping in provisions on the culture wars engulfing America.
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US President Joe Biden signs USD 858 billion defence authorization bill
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Biden said the Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support the country's national defence, foreign affairs, and homeland security.
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Biden signs USD 768 billion defence bill with eye on China
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 28 (ANI): US President Joe Biden has signed the USD 768 billion defence spending bill for 2022 which includes some USD 7.1 billion for operations in the Indo-Pacific region and calls for developing a "grand strategy" with respect to China.
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US Congress overrides Trump's veto on Defence bill
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 2 (ANI): The US Congress on Friday rebutted President Donald Trump during a rare New Year's Day session handing him his first veto override in the final days of his administration.
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US House overrides Trump veto of defence bill, sends measure to Senate
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], December 29 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Monday voted to override for the first time President Donald Trump's veto of a key defence policy bill worth USD 740 billion.
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Trump signs controversial defence bill calling for sanctions against Russi
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Dec 21 (Xinhua/ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a $738 billion defence bill which includes controversial provisions calling for sanctions against Russia and Turkey.
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US House passes Defense Authorisation Bill to check Trump from striking Ir
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 13 (ANI): The US House of Representatives on Friday (local time) approved a defence policy bill that would restrict President Donald Trump's ability to authorise a military strike on Iran.
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Trump signs $716 billion defence policy bill
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (United States of America), Aug 14 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump has signed a US$716 billion defence policy bill that authorises tougher regulations on foreign investments in the country.
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