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Six American lawmakers write to US Attorney General against Adani's indict
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Six US lawmakers have written to the newly-appointed US Attorney General Pamela Bondi over some "questionable decisions" made by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) under the Biden administration such as the indictment of Adani.
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Taiwan: Ruling DPP warns people against China's meddling to sabotage recal
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members have warned Taiwanese people to be on the lookout for attempts by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to sabotage the recall effort against Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) lawmakers.
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US lawmakers push to end 'One China' policy, back Taiwan ties
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US Representatives Tom Tiffany from Wisconsin and Scott Perry from Pennsylvania reintroduced a resolution urging the US to end its "One China" policy, resume formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan and negotiate a bilateral Taiwan-US free trade agreement.
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Rumours spread by Mahayuti, say Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs on reports of switch t
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Amid reports that several lawmakers from the Shiv Sena (UBT) are in contact with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, MPs of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party presented a united front in New Delhi and termed the reports mere "rumours" spread by the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra.
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US lawmakers push Thailand to halt Uyghur deportation, citing China's geno
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chairwoman Young Kim have urged the Thai government to reevaluate its decision to deport 48 Uyghur refugees who are currently in Thai detention. The politicians voiced their grave worry over the imp
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Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte impeached by House of Representati
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
As many as 215 lawmakers endorsed the fourth impeachment complaint, which was registered the same day, exceeding more than two-thirds of the lower chamber's 306 members. e
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CCP's shadow courts on US soil: Lawmakers slam China's covert legal operat
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
China is imposing its legal system on American soil through a network of nonprofit organisations based in the United States that are connected to a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) intelligence agency, according to Daily Caller News Foundation (DNCF).
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US lawmakers push bill to revoke China's trade privileges
Updated : 1 year, 2 months 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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Italy defends deportation of Libyan war crimes suspect amid controversy
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Italy has defended its decision to deport Libyan war crimes suspect Osama Elmasry Njeem, citing his "social dangerousness." Despite an ICC arrest warrant, Njeem was released by an Italian court due to procedural issues and swiftly repatriated to Libya. The ICC has criticised the move, while
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TikTok plans US shutdown amid looming ban by legislators
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
TikTok is preparing to shut down its operations in the United States this Sunday if a planned ban by lawmakers goes ahead, Al Jazeera reported.
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Israeli lawmakers split on ceasefire deal, hostage release terms
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Knesset members were divided over an emerging ceasefire and hostage agreement with Hamas on Tuesday. Supporters insisted it was necessary to bring the captives home as soon as possible while critics said the deal threatened Israeli security.
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US lawmakers call for DED programme extension for Hong Kong residents amid
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), along with other officials sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Tuesday, urging the extension of Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) programme for Hong Kong residents.
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