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First Hindu-American Summit to be held at US Capitol Hill, to highlight co
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In a first, a group of Indian Americans have come together to host a Hindu-American Summit for political engagement at the US Capitol Hill on June 14 to bring the Hindu community's issues to the attention of the lawmakers.
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Tensions escalate as China simulates 'strikes on targets in Taiwan'
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Beijing performed "simulated coordinated precision strikes on important targets in Taiwan" on the second day of the drills, adding to the ongoing tense situation between Taiwan and China, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.
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China deploys warships near Taiwan after President Tsai meets US House Spe
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
China deployed warships through waters around Taiwan on Thursday as it vowed a "firm and forceful" response to Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen meeting US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Channel News Asia (CNA) reported. McCarthy, the third highest-ranking official in the US leadership hierarch
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Taiwan tracks 42 rival military aircraft, 8 naval ships around country aft
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
As China announced military drills, at least 42 Chinese military aircraft have been detected around Taiwan, with 29 crossing the country's northern, central, and southern median line, on Saturday, Taiwan News reported citing the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
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China announces sanctions against Hudson Institute, others after Taiwan Pr
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Universities, institutions, organizations and people in China have been prohibited from carrying out exchanges and cooperation with the two US institutions that have been sanctioned. In addition, four senior representatives from these two organisations have been banned from entering China
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China aircraft carrier 'Shandong' engages in drills near Taiwan after Tsai
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Amid a high-profile meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, China's aircraft carrier Shandong engaged in a drill near Taiwan on Thursday, Al Jazeera reported.
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Democracy is under threat: Taiwan's President in joint remarks
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
While addressing the presser at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California's Simi Valley, Tsai, standing along with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, said, "It is no secret that today the peace we have maintained and the democracy which (we) have worked hard to build are facing u
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Taiwanese President meets US Speaker McCarthy despite China's threats
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Notably, this is the first time when the Taiwan's President to meet with a US House speaker on American soil.
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US House Speaker McCarthy to hold talks with Taiwan Prez Tsai tomorrow
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Amid repeated warnings from China, US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is set to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday (tomorrow), CNN reported.
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China warns Taiwan President against meeting US House Speaker during visit
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
As Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday embarked on a 10-day visit to Central America, which will include transit in the United States, China has warned the Taiwanese President against meeting US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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Will move forward with bill to block TikTok: US House Speaker Kevin McCart
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before US Congress amid growing security concerns and potential Chinese government influence over the company. He faced hostile questioning from the US House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Republican Kevin McCarthy elected US House Speaker after 15 rounds of voti
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
McCarthy, who now becomes second in line for the presidency, clinched victory following the longest speakership election in 160 years as the establishment Republicans took 15 rounds of voting over a span of four days to fend off a right-wing, anti-McCarthy rebellion.
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