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US House of Representatives passes Bill to raise debt ceiling
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Majorities in both parties supported the agreement, which also satisfies the GOP demand to reduce nondefense discretionary spending over the next two years, and the package passed by a vote of 314 to 117. Democrats supported the bill 165-46, while Republicans supported it by a vote of 149
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Biden, McCarthy reach 'agreement in principle' to raise debt ceiling
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
This comes as an important step toward preventing a government default that could be nine days away.
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US Congressmen write to Speaker Kevin McCarthy urging to invite PM Modi fo
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Khanna, Waltz in their letter addressed to McCarthy, wrote: "We respectfully request your consideration in inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a joint address to Congress, highlighting the significance of the US-India strategic partnership and the shared values upon which it is built."
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Biden and McCarthy have 'productive' debt ceiling meeting, but no agreemen
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
S President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy held a meeting over the country's debt ceiling but no deal has yet been reached.
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Biden meets Congressional leadership over debt ceiling
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"This afternoon, President Biden hosted Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Speaker McCarthy, and Leader Jeffries in the Oval Office for a productive and direct meeting about the need to ensure America does not default on its debt for the first time in our history, and on a budget agreement th
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US may default on debt as soon as June 1, Treasury Secy Yellen reaffirms
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"With additional information now available, I am writing to note that we still estimate that Treasury will likely no longer be able to satisfy all of the government's obligations if Congress has not acted to raise or suspend the debt limit by early June, and potentially as early as June 1
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Chinese People's Liberation Army adopts strategy to conduct preparedness p
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
China last month launched a three-day drill following Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the US, National Defense University researcher Ma Chen-kun wrote in an article published in the Mainland Affairs Council's (MAC) latest bri
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US, China indulge in "transit diplomacy" over Taiwan: Report
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
China and the United States are playing "transit diplomacy" over Taiwan.
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Macron, Von Der Leyen's recent China visit muddied waters by not providing
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
French President, Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President, Ursula Von Der Leyen's recent China visit may have muddied the waters by not providing a united European strategic approach to the China-Taiwan situation.
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China kicks off live drills near Taiwan in response to Tsai's visit to US
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing's drills on Monday are expected to include live-fire exercises off of China's Fujian province, located only about 80km (50 miles) south of Taiwan's Matsu islands.
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Taiwan tracks 70 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval ships around country
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"70 PLA aircraft and 11 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to these activities," Taiwan's Defence Ministry said in a tweet.
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"Will fight to defend, protect home together": Taiwan Defence Ministry
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said, "#Taiwan is our homeland, and no matter where we go or what we encounter, she is always charming and beautiful. Every story on this land is etched in our memories. We, #ROCArmedForces, are fighting with all our heart to defend
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