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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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US House approves bill authorising Taiwan defence funding
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The US House of Representatives has approved the National defence Authorisation Act (NDAA), which includes provisions to allocate USD 300 million for military assistance to Taiwan. This funding aims to strengthen Taiwan's self-defence capabilities, supporting initiatives in key areas like cy
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US bars Pentagon from utilising Chinese port logistics platform
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC), which keeps track of the national security implications of US-China trade, noted that LOGINK's visibility into global shipping and supply chains could expose US supply chain vulnerabilities and track shipments of US military cargo.
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Myanmar exports to China increasingly difficult due to conflict
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Since the start of a major anti-junta offensive late last month in Myanmar, border crossings in northern Shan State to China, including Muse and Chin She Haw, have been closed.
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Pentagon reiterates importance of India-US defence relationship
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
India has been designated as a major defence partner of the United States. It puts India on par with the closest allies and partners of the US. India's Major Defence Partner status has been made a part of the India Amendment in the National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA), 2017 of the US.
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China slams new US Defense Act, terms it 'political provocation'
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
On December 24, US President Joe Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2023, which contains several provisions to deal with China's growing assertiveness and provide support to Taiwan.
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US Senate passes USD 850 billion defence spending bill
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Senators overwhelmingly passed the National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) on Thursday, with sending the bill to US President Joe Biden to be signed into law, The Hill newspaper reported.
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Nadda to sound the bugle in poll-bound Nagaland
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 14 (ANI): BJP national president JP Nadda will be on a two-day visit to Nagaland ahead of next year's Assembly election.
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US to invite Taiwan for world's largest naval exercise RIMPAC next year
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Hong Kong, December 29 (ANI): The US will be inviting Taiwan's participation in the 2022 Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), the world's largest naval exercise, amid escalating tensions with China.
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Taiwan could join RIMPAC naval exercise following the US defence policy bi
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], December 11 (ANI): Taiwan navy could join Rim of the Pacific Exercise from next year under a defense policy bill for the fiscal year 2022 passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
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McConnell says US Senate will vote to override Trump veto of Defense Bill
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], December 30 (ANI/Sputnik): The US Senate will vote on Wednesday to override President Donald Trump's veto of the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said during remarks on the Senate floor on Tuesday.
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White House advised to veto National Defense Authorization Act
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 9 (ANI/Sputnik): The White House Office of Management and Budget in a letter said US President Donald Trump has been advised to veto the revised 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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