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"Stop the genocide": Activists disrupt Rubio's Senate hearing over US's su
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Protesters on Tuesday (local time) disrupted a Senate hearing of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, voicing strong opposition to Washington's support for Israel amid its ongoing military operations in Gaza, as reported by Anadolu Agency.
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French Senate delegation meets FS Misri; discusses defence, global challen
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The French Embassy in India on Tuesday thanked Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri for hosting the French Senate's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence & the Armed Forces, highlighting the strength of the India-France partnership.
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US Senator Ted Cruz urges lifting restrictions on displaying Taiwan flag
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Cruz expressed concerns over the Biden administration's policy, which he believes is influenced by China's pressure.
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US Senate leaders urge China to release 11th Panchen Lama on 30th annivers
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
American senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), who serve as the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on the 30th anniversary of the People's Republic of China's kidnapping of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama.
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Singed by Operation Sindoor, Pakistan's Deputy PM now seeks "composite dia
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
While speaking in Pakistan's Senate, he said that the ceasefire has been extended till May 18 through military-to-military communication.
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Pakistan FM cites 'Fake News' to claim advantage over India in Senate, loc
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
In his address at the Pakistan's Parliament, Dar said, "Telegraph writes Pakistan Air Force is the undisputed king of the skies."
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US Senators reintroduce Taiwan Relations Bill amid rising tensions with Ch
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Republican John Curtis and Democrat Jeff Merkley introduced the bill on Monday for the fourth time, following unsuccessful attempts in 2020, 2021, and 2023, when it failed to advance beyond the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Balochistan dam projects face major delays, funding woes
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives has voiced worry about the delays in dam construction in Balochistan, which are mostly the result of financial problems and growing project expenses
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'Boston Public' star Nicky Katt passes away at 54
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Actor Nicky Katt, who is known for playing Harry Senate in the TV series 'Boston Public' and also worked in films such as 'Dazed and Confused', 'The Limey', 'Sin City', and 'Insomnia', has passed away. He was 54.
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UAE President receives US Congress delegation
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation from the United States Congress, including Senator Joni Ernst, member of the Senate, and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, member of the House of Representatives.
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Meta accused of undermining free speech, aiding CCP censorship
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A former global policy director at Facebook has testified before the US Senate, alleging that Meta has jeopardised national security and freedom of speech in its dealings with China, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
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US Senate confirms former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee as Israel ambass
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) signed the commission for former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to assume office as the United States Ambassador to Israel following his confirmation by the US Senate earlier in the day. He was confirmed by a vote of 53-46 in the Senate
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