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Zelenskyy to hold zoom meeting with bipartisan group of US senators today
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Kyiv [Ukraine], March 5 (ANI): The Ukrainian Embassy in Washington extended an invitation to Democratic and Republican US senators to attend a Zoom meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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US senators propose bill to sanction Beijing in event of Taiwan invasion
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 4 (ANI): Amid China's growing military aggression towards Taiwan, three US senators have proposed a bill that would allow for the imposition of financial sanctions against China in the event of an attack or invasion of the island.
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Afghanistan humanitarian crisis to affect Pakistan, warn Senators
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], February 8 (ANI): Pakistan's senators have warned that a humanitarian crisis is brewing in Afghanistan that could have serious ramifications for Pakistan's national security, local media reported on Tuesday.
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US Senators introduce bill to rename Taipei Office as Taiwan Representativ
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): A group of US senators and Congressmen have introduced a bill proposing to rename the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office which is located in the US as Taiwan Representative Office, reported Sputnik.
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Pakistan opposition seeks explanation from Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 21 (ANI): Pakistan's opposition senators on Friday sought an explanation from Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed over the recent terrorist incidents in the country, including the blast in Lahore on Thursday which claimed the lives of three people.
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US Senators introduce bill authorizing president to conclude lend-lease de
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 21 (ANI/Sputnik): A bipartisan group of US Senators introduced a bill that would authorize the President to make lend-lease agreements with Ukraine and provide the country with lethal weapons, Senator John Cornyn said.
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Opposition senators question Pakistan govt on rehiring retired military of
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 18 (ANI): Opposition senators in Pakistan on Tuesday questioned the government over the militarization of civil institutions and debated over retired military officers holding key positions in the National Database Registration Authority (Nadra) and other state
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US Democratic senators to unveil new Russia sanctions bill: Reports
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 12 (ANI/Sputnik): US Democratic senators will present a new Russia sanctions bill later on Wednesday that would bring "severe costs" to the Russian economy in the event of an invasion of Ukraine, in an effort backed by the White House, The Washington Post reported.
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Biden asks Senators to declare their stand on Democracy
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [USA], January 12 (ANI): US President Joe Biden gave a statement on changing the Senate's so-called filibuster rules to push the voting rights legislation and rebuked the former president Donald Trump and his allies for disenfranchising anyone who votes against them.
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Imran Khan meets US Senators in Islamabad, discusses evolving situation
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 11 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan met a four-member delegation of the US Senate in Islamabad and discussed the evolving situation in Afghanistan.
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US Senators propose aid package to support arms purchases by Taiwan
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 5 (ANI): Amid the increasing Chinese military aggression, several high ranking US senators have introduced the "Taiwan Deterrence Act," to boost deterrence across the Taiwan Strait and strengthen its ability to defend against China's coercion.
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US Senators urge Biden administration to waive sanctions against India for
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 27 (ANI): Two US Senators have urged US President Joe Biden to waive Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions against India for buying military arms from Russia.
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