Washington, June 23 (IANS) A bipartisan bill aimed at tightening US transparency rules for foreign lobbying and influence operations advanced in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, with lawmakers arguing that adversaries such as China, Russia and Iran have exploited loopholes in existing laws to shape American policy.The legislation, known as the Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation and Obscured Foreign Financing (PAID OFF) Act, would amend provisions related to the Foreign Agents …
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Washington, June 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s memorandum of understanding with Iran came under sustained bipartisan criticism, with lawmakers, former officials and policy experts questioning whether Tehran had gained more from the agreement than Washington. The criticism came as Vice President JD Vance continued talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland and administration officials defended the deal as the start of a diplomatic process aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear…
Washington, June 22 (IANS) Vice President JD Vance has emerged as the public face of President Donald Trump’s high-stakes diplomacy with Iran, taking charge of negotiations that could reshape the Middle East while also carrying the political risks of a deal that is already drawing criticism from both Republicans and Democrats.As technical talks on Iran’s nuclear programme began in Switzerland, Vance found himself at the centre of an effort that the Trump administration describes as a historic op…
Washington, June 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving Prime Minister, describing him as “a Great One” and praising his leadership and prospects. “Congratulations to my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on becoming India’s longest-serving Prime Minister – And a Great One he is! He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of Greatness and Success ahead of him!” President Donald J. T…
Berlin, June 10 (IANS) Leaders from across the world continue to extend wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he became India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister on Wednesday. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz congratulated PM Modi for serving the longest tenure as India’s democratically-elected PM and expressed readiness to working with him to further strengthen ties between two nations.”Heartiest congratulations to Narendra Modi for serving the longest tenure as India’s democratically …
Washington, June 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s milestone of becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister has drawn praise from American lawmakers, business leaders and prominent members of the Indian diaspora, who credited his leadership with transforming India’s global standing and strengthening ties with the United States.US Senator John Cornyn led the tributes, congratulating Modi on completing 4,399 days in office.”Congratulations to Prime Minister @narendramodi on beco…
Washington, March 31 (IANS) A group of Republican senators has introduced new legislation aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from obtaining or using commercial driver’s licences (CDLs), proposing strict penalties for both drivers and states that issue such licences.The bill, titled the Dalilah’s Law Act, was introduced by Senators Shelley Moore Capito, John Cornyn, Ted Budd, Cynthia Lummis and Tommy Tuberville. It seeks to tighten federal oversight and impose criminal and civil penalties…
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) The Trump administration has sharply reduced China’s access to Venezuelan oil by enforcing sanctions, seizing tankers, and maintaining a US naval quarantine in the Caribbean. The move could reshape global crude flows and intensify competition among major Asian importers, including India.US officials say Venezuela’s oil exports can no longer move freely and that any shipment now requires explicit US approval. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington has effective co…
Washington, Jan 8 (IANS) The Trump administration is moving to tighten US control over Venezuela’s oil exports through sanctions enforcement, a naval presence, and US-managed sales, according to top administration officials, even as lawmakers pressed the White House for clearer objectives and legal justification.Following a closed-door meeting with lawmakers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that Venezuela cannot export oil without US approval, describing Washington’s leverage over …