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US lawmakers call on White House to press China over detention and Exit-Ba
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The leadership of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) has urged the US administration to take up the cases of American citizens unjustly detained or subjected to exit bans in China, describing Beijing's actions as part of a "systemic tool of coercion and hostage-taking."
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US Congress members urge Trump to reset and repair ties with India after t
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A group of US lawmakers wrote to President Donald Trump urging him to repair ties with India after recent tariff hikes strained relations. They warned the measures hurt both economies and risk pushing India closer to China and Russia, calling for renewed dialogue and policy review.
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China's war on religion raises international outcry
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On China's 76th National Day, survivors of persecution, international rights activists, US lawmakers, and activists convened at the US Capitol for a major conference titled "Faith Under Siege: Confronting Religious Persecution and Oppression in China." The gathering shed light on the Chines
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US lawmakers seek to 'break the ice' in China visit amid trade, TikTok ten
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a week marked by tense phone calls and high-stakes negotiations, a group of US lawmakers has touched down in China on a rare visit, hoping to thaw icy ties between the two superpowers
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World Uyghur Congress ramps up global pressure on China over rights abuses
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to WUC, in Washington, US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan package of bills, including the Preventing the Forced Return of Uyghurs Act, designed to protect Uyghurs and other Turkic minorities from forced repatriation to China, where they risk detention, torture, or enforced disapp
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US lawmaker urges rolling restrictions on AI chip exports to curb China's
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chairman Moolenaar's RTT framework aims to maintain China's reliance on U.S. hardware and software while restricting its capabilities in advanced AI, according to a statement from the SCCCP.
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Ambassador Kwatra discusses energy security concerns, growing hydrocarbon
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Ambassador of India to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Friday engaged in productive discussions with US lawmakers to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries after President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods.
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Indian envoy briefs top US lawmakers on trade, energy security amid tariff
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Kwatra said he had a "productive discussion" with Rep. Pete Sessions, Chairman of the Congressional Sub-Committee on Governmental Operations, where the two sides exchanged views on energy security and the growing hydrocarbon partnership between India and the United States.
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India's 79th Independence Day marked with tricolour pride in Riyadh, Dubai
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian missions worldwide marked India's 79th Independence Day with cultural events, community participation, and tributes. Celebrations in Riyadh, a Tricolor display at Dubai's Burj Khalifa, and flag hoisting in New York highlighted diaspora pride, while US lawmakers extended greetings,
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US lawmakers push Afghan Adjustment Act to grant residency to evacuees
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A new bipartisan bill in the US Congress, the Afghan Adjustment Act, seeks to grant permanent residency to thousands of Afghans evacuated in 2021. Advocates say it's a moral duty, but challenges remain due to complex vetting and political opposition, Tolo News reported.
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Cross-party US lawmakers launch Uyghur Genocide Accountability Act against
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a bipartisan push to hold the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) accountable for its ongoing human rights atrocities, Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair and Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), have introduced the Uyghur Geno
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Imran Khan urges PTI unity ahead of August 5 protest, warns against infigh
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Jailed PTI founder Imran Khan urged party unity ahead of an August 5 protest marking his incarceration anniversary. Criticising weak momentum and internal rifts, he warned of expulsions. He also condemned judicial bias and poor prison conditions. His sons raised health concerns in meetings w
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