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US lawmakers accuse China of leading global illegal fishing, warn of threa
Updated : 2 months ago IST
US lawmakers accused China of leading illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing through its distant-water fleet. They warned this threatens global food security, marine ecosystems and US national security. The report also alleged forced labour abuses and called for stronger Coast Guard act
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US senators urge ban on Chinese citizens at national labs over AI security
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The lawmakers stressed that allowing Chinese citizens access to these facilities poses a fundamental security risk, The Epoch Times reported.
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"Kept doors closed, respecting your wishes": Abhishek Banerjee on claims 2
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Friday claimed two BJP MLAs from West Midnapore are ready to join TMC. During a public rally in Medinipur, Banerjee said that he's "kept the doors closed" to these lawmakers, respecting party workers' sentimen
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Election Commission of Pakistan suspends 152 lawmakers for failing to subm
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan's Election Commission suspended 152 lawmakers from the National Assembly, Senate and provincial assemblies for failing to submit asset and liability statements by the deadline. The ECP said they will stop functioning as members until they submit the required statements.
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Lok Sabha Speaker calls for ethical AI in democracies, lauds PM Modi's lea
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Addressing the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), Birla said the event aims to provide a crucial platform for lawmakers to exchange best practices, new initiatives, and experiences related to parliamentary democracy, at a time when democratic i
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"Beware of the drones": Senator Graham warns Iran's Khamenei over his rema
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
US Senator Lindsey Graham has issued a sharp warning to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, responding to remarks in which the Iranian leader cautioned American politicians against what he described as hostile actions toward Iran amid nationwide anti-governmental protests, which Te
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White House says Trump "discussing a range of options" to acquire Greenlan
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The White House indicated that President Donald Trump is considering various options, including military action, to acquire Greenland on national security grounds, a move that has raised concern among US allies, European leaders and lawmakers across party lines.
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"Every time anti-India narrative is peddled...": Pradeep Bhandari slams R
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari on Friday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of having recurring links with an "anti-India lobby" operating abroad.
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After Mamdani, 8 US lawmakers pledge support for Umar Khalid; ask India to
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Eight U.S. lawmakers have now written a letter urging the Indian Government to grant Khalid a fair trial as per international law.
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China's military encirclement of Taiwan triggers global condemnation, heig
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China's latest round of large-scale military drills surrounding Taiwan has drawn sharp international criticism, with governments and lawmakers warning that China's actions risk destabilising the Indo-Pacific and escalating regional tensions. The two-day exercise, which concluded on Dec. 31,
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China's drills around Taiwan prompt global alarm, lawmakers urge swift res
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
China held a second day of military drills with live-fire exercises around Taiwan, prompting lawmakers from the US, Germany and other democracies to warn of rising tensions and urge urgent support for Taiwan amid concerns over regional stability.
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US lawmakers flag national security risks as global firms fuel China's chi
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A US House investigation found that American, Japanese and Dutch semiconductor equipment firms significantly aided China's chip industry, raising national security concerns. Lawmakers warned that sales to Chinese state and military-linked entities threaten US technological leadership and cal
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