Washington, June 28 (IANS) Republican Senator Todd Young and Democratic Senator Mark Kelly called on American politicians to show greater political courage and put the national interest ahead of partisan politics, while offering contrasting views on President Donald Trump’s leadership.The two senators made the remarks during a joint interview on ABC’s This Week, where they discussed political polarisation, bipartisan cooperation and the challenges of governing in an increasingly divided America….
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Washington, June 21 (IANS) The Trump administration said on Sunday that Iran will once again be able to sell oil on international markets as part of the emerging diplomatic framework between Washington and Tehran, a move that could have significant implications for global energy prices and major oil-importing nations such as India.Speaking on ABC’s “This Week”, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Iran’s return to energy markets would be one of the immediate outcomes of the ongoing negotiations, e…
Washington, June 21, (IANS) A sharp political battle over US President Donald Trump’s Iran agreement intensified on Sunday, with former National Security Adviser Susan Rice calling the framework a “jaw-dropping, horrific surrender” while the administration argued it had forced Tehran into negotiations from a position of weakness.The exchange highlighted growing divisions in Washington over the President’s strategy towards Iran following months of military confrontation, disruptions in the Strait…
Washington, June 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday that the United States could launch tougher military action if Tehran does not rein in allied groups in Lebanon, as administration officials argued that Iran had lost leverage ahead of a new round of negotiations in Switzerland.The warning came as Vice President JD Vance prepared for talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland aimed at advancing negotiations following months of military confrontation and disruption in the…
Los Angeles, June 13 (IANS) Hollywood actress Claire Danes has revealed the valuable advice from the Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio. The actress recently reminisced about shooting ‘Romeo + Juliet’. While the shoot, like the film, was emotionally intense, Danes, at 17, tried to lighten the mood by playing with an onset firearm just before shooting her death scene. Juliet, finding Romeo dead by self-inflicted poison, sobs and shoots herself in the head, reports ‘Variety’.The actress…
Los Angeles, May 18 (IANS) Hollywood actress Margot Robbie has finally addressed the long-standing Internet rumour about herself. The actress corrected the Internet on where she was born in Australia. Millions have been led to believe that the 35-year-old actress hails from Dalby, a rural town in Queensland, but she was actually born on the Gold Coast, reports ‘Female First UK’.Setting the record straight, Margot told Magic Radio, “The internet’s had my place of birth wrong, like the whole t…
Washington, April 29 (IANS) The Trump administration is moving to challenge ABC’s station licenses, according to an order published by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), signalling an escalation in tensions following late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s recent controversial remarks about First Lady Melania Trump. “Disney’s ABC is hereby directed to file license renewals for all of their licensed TV stations within 30 days — in other words, by May 28, 2026,” the order said on Tuesday (local …
Washington, Feb 9 (IANS) US Senator Adam Schiff warned that President Donald Trump’s calls to “nationalize” US elections could undermine democracy at home and damage America’s standing abroad, as the country moves toward midterm elections. Speaking on ABC’s This Week, Schiff said Trump appeared prepared to interfere in the vote if Republicans lose.“I think he’ll intend to try to subvert the elections,” Schiff said. “He will do everything he can to suppress the vote.”Schiff sa…
Dubai, Feb 5 (IANS) The ICC has unveiled the broadcast plans for the Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring 20 teams and 55 matches, running from February 7 to March 8.Co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament will be accessible worldwide through TV, digital, audio, and emerging platforms.Alongside the main tournament, official warm-up matches will be broadcast on select TV and digital platforms, allowing fans to get an early look at the teams before the opening game.In India, JioStar will broa…
Washington, Jan 5 (IANS) The Trump administration sought to blunt criticism of its Venezuela operation, arguing that the arrest of Nicolás Maduro was a narrowly targeted law-enforcement action rather than the opening of a new war or military occupation.Speaking on NBC’s Meet the Press, Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected the suggestion that the United States is now at war with Venezuela. “There’s not a war,” Rubio said, adding that Washington is “at war against drug trafficking or…