Washington, July 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said on Friday that America’s culture and national identity were facing a sustained challenge, warning that efforts to rewrite the country’s history threatened the values that, he argued, had sustained the United States for 250 years.In an address at Mount Rushmore on the eve of the nation’s 250th Independence Day, Trump devoted a significant part of his speech to what he described as attempts to undermine America’s historical legacy and weaken…
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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….
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) hit out at senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Saturday after she attacked the Modi government over its position on the Gaza conflict, maintaining that India takes into account all countries and focuses on “world peace”.In an opinion article, Gandhi alleged that the BJP-led Centre’s “stony silence” and “inaction” are not just morally reprehensible but also inexplicable from a national interest perspective….
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Palestinian Ambassador to India, Abdullah Abu Shawesh, on Thursday, expressed confidence that India will send medical assistance “very soon” as the healthcare system has collapsed in Palestine. In an interview with IANS, Abdullah Abu Shawesh stated that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is “miserable” with only 17 out of 36 hospitals partially working in Gaza. He said that more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed since the declaration of the ceasefire last October…
Washington, June 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a new national resilience strategy aimed at ensuring that no adversary, crisis or disruption can threaten America’s core interests, placing national security, supply chains, infrastructure and technology at the centre of a broad government overhaul. The strategy, released by the White House, sets a national goal that “no adversary or hazard should be able to hold America or our core interests at risk” and seeks to strengt…
Washington, June 24 (IANS) Two Korean American lawmakers have highlighted their commitment to strengthening economic and other partnerships with South Korea, as Seoul and Washington seek to deepen cooperation on shipbuilding, trade and security, to name a few. Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) participated in an event hosted by the Korean American Grassroots Conference, a network of Korean American voters, in Washington on Tuesday (Local time) to honour prominent members of the Kore…
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said on Sunday that any decision on revising the prices of petrol, diesel and LPG in the domestic market would depend on the availability and stability of crude oil supplies in the global market.Speaking to reporters in Kerala’s Thrissur district, Gopi said the Centre was keeping a close track of developments in global energy markets before taking any call on fuel prices. “Let us see the supply of crude…
Washington, June 12 (IANS) The South Lawn of the White House has hosted Presidents, foreign leaders, Easter egg rolls and state ceremonies. This weekend, it will host cage fighting as an octagon now stands on the grounds of the White House as the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) prepares for an event unlike any in its history.Thousands of spectators are expected to attend, while millions more are likely to watch worldwide as the sport stages fights at one of the most recognisable addresses i…
Washington, June 11 (IANS) A bipartisan congressional leader has accused China of attempting to exploit America’s open political system after OpenAI disclosed that China-linked actors used ChatGPT to generate content aimed at influencing debates over US tariffs and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure.The findings were highlighted by Rep. John Moolenaar, Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, who said the Chinese government was seeking to …
Washington, June 9 (IANS) As the Ultimate Fighting Championship prepares to stage the first-ever UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House, the State Department’s decision to launch a sports diplomacy partnership with the mixed martial arts giant underscores how the organisation has evolved into a powerful force in sport, culture and politics.Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to sign a memorandum of understanding with UFC President and CEO Dana White on June 11, just days before U…