Tag: United States
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US expresses ‘grave concern’ over situation in Hong Kong
"The increased polarisation within Hong Kong society underscores the need for a broad-based and sincere dialogue between the government, protestors, and citizenry writ large," it added.
November 12, 2019 -
Turkey starts deporting Islamic State fighters, returns American first
Europeans comprise a fifth of the around 10,000 IS members held captive in Syria. Denmark, Germany and Britain have so far revoked some citizenships.
November 11, 2019 -
US urges Iraq to hold early elections amid violent protests
Mass rallies calling for an overhaul of the ruling system have rocked the capital Baghdad and the Shiite-majority south since October 1, but political forces closed ranks this week to defend the government.
November 11, 2019 -
Democracy unshackled
Today, such large-heartedness across the political divide no longer exists on Capitol Hill. President Trump has called the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, a ‘disgrace’. She has called him a ‘potty-mouth’, as the impeachment drama unfolds.
November 8, 2019 -
After reports of spying on Twitter users, CIA chief meets Saudi King
Two former Twitter employees Ahmad Abouammo and Ali Alzabarah, allegedly worked to unmask the ownership details behind dissident Twitter accounts on behalf of someone prosecutors designated "Royal Family Member-1."
November 8, 2019 -
Significant increase in H-1B denials for Indian IT companies under Trump’s ‘America first’ policy
The study carried out by American think-tank National Foundation for American Policy noted that between 2015 and 2019, the denial rate for new H-1B petitions for initial employment quadrupled from six to 24 per cent.
November 6, 2019 -
ISIS-K attempted suicide attack in India last year, says US NCTC Acting Director
Russell Travers said that there were more than 20 ISIS branches globally, some of which are using sophisticated technology such as drones to conduct operations.
November 6, 2019 -
Iran to resume Uranium enrichment moving further away from 2015 nuclear deal
Western leaders' apprehensions over Iran owning nuclear capability had lead to the 2015 nuclear deal which limited its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
November 5, 2019 -
France laments US decision to withdraw from Paris Climate accord
US President Donald Trump went ahead with the pullout despite mounting evidence of the reality and impact of climate change, with children around the world protesting against leaders who deny the fact.
November 5, 2019 -
S Korea, US to skip combined annual air drill
"Instead, the two sides are considering conducting their own air drills in December," sources added.
November 3, 2019 -
US, China lose from confrontation: Chinese ambassador
Tiankai stressed that economic integration and common development represent an unstoppable trend.
October 30, 2019 -
Onus for peace talks with India lies on Islamabad: US
Tensions between India and Pakistan spiked after New Delhi abrogated provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution to withdraw Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and bifurcated the state into two Union Territories on August 5.
October 25, 2019 -
US seeks roadmap to restoration of political, economic normalcy in Kashmir from India
US has said it is closely monitoring the situation in Jammu and Kashmir following India’s decision to scrap its special status and divide the state into three Union Territories on August 5.
October 25, 2019 -
Amid growing Chinese influence Nepal tightens restrictions on Tibetans: US
China, which regards the Dalai Lama as a separatist, has been increasing its influence in the Himalayan nation that is home to about 20,000 Tibetans.
October 22, 2019 -
India should ‘fully uphold’ rights of religious freedom and protect minorities: US
Amid rising cases of mob-lynching and culprits roaming free with impunity, Alice Wells reminded India that its Constitution mandates a secular state that upholds the rights of all citizens to practice religion freely, freedom of expression and speech, and equal treatment before the law.
October 22, 2019 -
Support India’s development agenda but concerned about situation in Kashmir: US
According to government sources, hundreds remain in detention - many without charges, under the draconian Public Safety Act, which allows for administrative detention of up to two years.
October 22, 2019 -
Mexican migration authorities deport 311 Indians
The move comes after US President Donald Trump in June threatened tariffs on all Mexican imports if the country did not put a check on people entering America through Mexico’s borders.
October 17, 2019