New York, April 14 (IANS) Two members of the US House of Representatives who are facing expulsion over sexual misconduct allegations have announced that they are resigning.Democrat Eric Swalwell, who was also running for governor of California, announced on X on Monday that he was resigning from Congress, even as he made a contradictory statement insisting the allegations were false, but also saying he was sorry for “mistakes in judgment”.Swalwell, who was seen as a rising star in the party,…
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United Nations, March 27 (IANS) Maldives has withdrawn its surprise nomination of Virginia Gamba for secretary-general, and Chile has backed out of its nomination of Michelle Bachelet, according to the General Assembly president’s spokesperson, La Neice Collins.That would effectively leave only one woman, Rebeca Grynspan Mayufis, on the ballot amid a clamour for a woman to head the 80-year-old organisation.It also narrows the field of candidates from five to three, the other two being men.Coll…
Washington, March 18 (IANS) The US House of Representatives faced a surge in cyber threats in 2025, with officials saying its websites were hit by 3 billion malicious attacks and staff received 178 million potentially harmful emails.The scale of the threat was outlined during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the fiscal year 2027 budget request for the legislative branch, where senior House officers pressed for increased funding to strengthen cybersecurity and modernise internal sys…
Washington, March 9 (IANS) A Democratic lawmaker has introduced a legislation in the US House of Representatives seeking to nullify President Donald Trump’s proclamation that imposed strict wage requirements and steep fees on employers hiring H-1B visa workers.Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman announced the measure, titled the Welcoming International Success Act, aimed at reversing the September 2025 proclamation that mandated rigid wage levels and imposed a $100,000 fee on employers sponsor…
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation in the US House of Representatives to authorise the death penalty for individuals convicted of raping children under federal law, declaring there would be “zero mercy for child rapists” and that those who prey on minors should face “the harshest consequence we can deliver.”Unveiling the Death Penalty for Child Rapists Act, Congresswoman Nancy Mace said the proposal would send “an unmistakable message: Child rapi…
Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would push to exclude China from major international financial institutions if Beijing poses an immediate threat to Taiwan.The legislation, introduced by Rep. Frank D. Lucas of Oklahoma, is known as the PROTECT Taiwan Act. It would make it US policy to seek the removal of Chinese representatives from key multilateral bodies if the president notifies Congress that China poses an immediate threat to Taiwan’s securit…
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) Indian-American urologist Dr Anil Kumar has launched an independent bid for the US House of Representatives from Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, citing healthcare failures, education concerns, and what he described as political marginalization of Indian Americans within the two-party system.“I’m running for US Congress from the 11th Michigan District,” Kumar told IANS in an exclusive interview, noting that the seat is open after Democratic Representative…
Washington, Jan 25 (IANS) Warning that unchecked immigration could erode the nation’s economic strength and political freedoms, a senior Republican lawmaker has said the United States should cap the number of new citizens at 800,000 a year, “or maybe even less.”Congressman Glenn Grothman told colleagues that allowing unlimited immigration would make the country “not only poorer, but America will become much less free.”Speaking on the floor of the US House of Representatives, the Wiscon…
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) The US House of Representatives passed a funding bill that tightens export controls, boosts trade enforcement, restricts federal technology purchases, and curbs cooperation with China.The legislation increases funding for export control enforcement, sets aside money to pursue China-related trade cases, blocks certain federal IT purchases without security reviews, and limits US-China cooperation in science and space.It also adds new reporting requirements on official trav…
United Nations, Dec 23 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is very concerned about the violence in Bangladesh and minorities there should feel safe, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.“All Bangladeshis need to feel safe”, the spokesperson said when asked about the violence against minorities in that country and the recent lynching of Hindus.“We’re very concerned about the violence we’ve seen in Bangladesh”, he said.“Whether it’s in Bangladesh or any of the countries, that…