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US Senate rejects resolution to curb Trump's military action against Iran
Updated : 1 week, 2 days 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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"Trump's tariffs are illegal. The money must be returned," says US Senator
Updated : 3 weeks 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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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defends Trump's military operation in Ve
Updated : 1 month, 2 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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Indian Envoy holds bilateral talks with 12 Members of US House of Represen
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Kwatra said that India's strong economic growth projections strengthens this shared vision of prosperity.
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US Senate advances resolution to block Trump from further military action
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The US Senate on Thursday advanced a resolution that would prohibit President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela, days after his military action in the Latin American country, without prior approval from the US Congress, clearing the way for additional deba
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US Senate clears Porcupine Act to fast-track defence sales to Taiwan
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The bill, formally called the Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments Act, was cleared by the Senate by unanimous consent last week. It will now be taken up by the US House of Representatives. If approved in identical form, it will be sent to the presi
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India must seek balance in trade talks as US Trade Representative calls "I
Updated : 3 months ago IST
India must insist on balanced outcomes in the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States and remain extremely cautious about extending concessions on agricultural crops or genetically modified (GMO) products, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has said in a detailed note.
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US Senate unanimously agree to pass Epstein files bill
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
With the Senate's approval, no further action is needed in the chamber. The bill will now be sent directly to President Donald Trump for his signature to become law.
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US Senate votes to end shutdown, paving way for government reopening
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The breakthrough came after eight Senate Democrats agreed to support a bipartisan funding package that would fully fund several key agencies for the rest of the fiscal year and extend all others through January 30, 2026. The deal followed tense negotiations between Senate leaders, the White
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HIRE Act reflects growing mindset in US that white-collar jobs should not
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, he said that HIRE Act reflected a growing mindset in the US that white-collar jobs should not be "lost" to India, just as blue-collar jobs were "lost" to China. This protectionist sentiment could have far-reaching implications for the India-US economic relationship.
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US Senate votes to revoke Trump's tariffs on Canada
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US Senate on Wednesday (local time) voted 50-46 to revoke President Donald Trump's authority to impose steep tariffs on Canada, following his recent decision to raise tariffs on the country by an additional 10 per cent over a television ad that criticised his trade policies
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US Senate rejects Trump's 50 per cent tariff imposition on Brazil
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to Politico, the voting on Tuesday (local time) saw five Republican Senators--Thom Tillis from North Carolina, Susan Collins from Maine, Lisa Murkowski from Alaska, Mitch McConnell from Kentucky, and Rand Paul from Kentucky--joining Democrats in supporting the resolution.
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