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US officials seek new rules to prevent Biotech technology from reaching Ch
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
US lawmakers and industry leaders are calling for stricter export control regulations to prevent US biopharmaceutical companies from collaborating with China's military on biotechnology initiatives.
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US Congress certifies Donald Trump's 2024 election win
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Trump's election victory was certified ahead of his inauguration with no objections from any lawmakers as the tally of states was announced on the House floor. Donald Trump won 312 electoral votes while Harris got 226 votes, a total that was confirmed during the certification on Monday, m
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Lawmakers demand answers after China-backed hackers breach US Treasury
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A recent breach of the US Treasury Department, attributed to China-backed hackers, has sparked alarm among lawmakers. The breach, which involved a third-party software provider, compromised unclassified documents and workstations. Senators have called for a briefing within eight days, while
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Tibetan Parliament in-exile condemns China over sanctions against Canada's
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Tibetan lawmakers in exile have criticised China for imposing sanctions against two civil society organisations and 20 individuals associated with the organisations in Canada. The sanctions target the Uyghur rights advocacy project, the Canada Tibet Committee and 20 individuals associate
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US Lawmakers move to restrict investments in China citing security concern
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The bill, named the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (COINS) Act, seeks to protect American savings and retirement funds while cutting off financial support to sectors critical to China's national security and economy.
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Taiwan: Legislature proposes law against forced organ harvesting
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwanese lawmakers have proposed a bill to tackle forced organ harvesting, a growing crime globally, particularly in China. The bill suggests severe penalties, including life imprisonment and the death penalty, for those involved. It also includes measures to protect whistle-blowers and pre
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Taiwan finalises delegation members for Trump's Presidential inauguration
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The group includes DPP lawmakers Wang Ting-yu and Chen Kuan-ting; KMT lawmakers Lee Yen-hsiu and Ke Ruchun; and TPP Legislator Chen Gau-tzu.
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Taiwan: DPP lawmaker proposes tougher rules to tackle TikTok deepfakes
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
DPP lawmaker Lin Dai-hua has proposed amending Taiwan's Anti-Infiltration Act to tighten regulations on foreign platforms like TikTok after deepfake videos targeting DPP politicians surfaced. Lin's proposal suggests mandating foreign platforms to establish offices in Taiwan to ensure complia
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Taiwan's Constitutional Court in crisis, justice nominees rejected by lawm
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The seven justice nominees proposed by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to fill vacancies in Taiwan's Constitutional Court were all rejected by lawmakers on Tuesday, an expected outcome that could paralyse the court in the near future, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
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South Korea's opposition party vows to introduce impeachment motion agains
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
DP spokesperson Yun Jong-kun said that the party's lawmakers unanimously adopted the decision and the motion will be reported to a plenary parliamentary session on Thursday.
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Pakistan: PPP lawmakers stage walkout from National Assembly over absence
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Pakistan's Federal Minister for Law, Azam Nazeer Tarar, was the only minister present in the lower house presided over by Deputy Speaker Ghulam Mustafa when the National Assembly session resumed on Thursday.
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US lawmakers urge Biden to stop sending military aid to Israel
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, the Congress members called on Washington to uphold its own laws that restrict military aid to countries that commit war crimes and block US-backed humanitarian assistance, as per Al Jazeera.
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