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"Rejoicing in the victory of good over evil": US President Trump extends H
Updated : 6 days, 9 hours ago IST
US President Donald Trump and Melania Trump shared Holi greetings, celebrating the victory of good over evil. The festival's growing US influence was highlighted by a Times Square display and a formal resolution in Texas, joining New York and Georgia in officially recognising the cultural si
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US Senate rejects resolution to curb Trump's military action against Iran
Updated : 6 days, 5 hours ago IST
Senate Republicans closed ranks behind President Donald Trump, dealing him a crucial political victory by defeating Democrats-led resolution intended to rein in his military actions in Iran despite lingering questions about America's involvement in the Middle East.
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Brazilian Chamber approves special tax regime for Data Centres, projects R
Updated : 6 days, 9 hours ago IST
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved, in the early hours of Wednesday, a bill creating the Special Tax Regime for Data Centre Services (Redata), a measure designed to attract large-scale digital infrastructure investments with an estimated tax waiver of R$ 7 billion over three years. The pr
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"Trump's tariffs are illegal. The money must be returned," says US Senator
Updated : 6 days, 9 hours ago IST
US Senator Chuck Schumer has called US President's imposition of tariffs "illegal' and has also said that the "money must be returned."
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"Victory for wallets of every American consumer": Senate Dem leader Schume
Updated : 6 days, 9 hours ago IST
In a post on X, he said, "A victory for the wallets of every American consumer. Trump's illegal tariff tax just collapsed--He tried to govern by decree and stuck families with the bill. Enough chaos. End the trade war."
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WI batting coach hails Hetmyer; Italy coach anticipates "reception" from I
Updated : 6 days, 9 hours ago IST
West Indies, who have been unbeaten so far in their campaign, will be aiming to make it four wins in four matches when they take on Italy in their final group stage match at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, who have impressed one and all with their fighting spirit in this competition.
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US designates Palau Senate president, Marshall Islands ex-mayor for "signi
Updated : 6 days, 8 hours ago IST
US designates Palau Senate president Hokkons Baules and Marshall Islands ex-mayor Anderson Jibas for "significant corruption". They and families face US entry ban over bribery from China-linked actors and misuse of US aid funds. Move aims to curb corruption and counter China's Pacific inf
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US Government enters partial shutdown
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The partial federal government shutdown came hours after the Senate met a last-minute deadline to approve a revised package of government-funding bills. But as per ABC News, the House is not expected to approve the changes until Monday at the earliest.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends Trump's military operation in Ve
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Trump's operation that led to Nicolas Maduro's capture, saying it made the US safer. He said Venezuela's leaders are cooperating, ruled out further military action for now, and announced plans to allow limited oil sales under US oversight.
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Rubio contradicts White House Press Secretary Leavitt, says Trump meant "G
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that President Donald Trump misspoke after calling Greenland Iceland at Davos. Rubio told senators Trump meant Greenland, calling it a verbal slip. The White House denied the mix-up, while Trump later ruled out military action and eased tariff t
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US Secretary of State Rubio testifies at Senate hearing on Venezuela, defe
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro as a strategic move, rejecting claims it was an act of war. He outlined Washington's goals for a democratic transition and oil recovery, while lawmakers questioned costs and legality of the operation.
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US: Washington State Senate adopts resolution honouring Republic Day
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The Senate Resolution was piloted by Indian American Washington State Senator Manka Dhingra and also supported from the floor of the Senate by another Indian origin State Senator, Vandana Slatter.
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