US lawmakers press Trump on Tibet policy
Washington, March 11 (IANS) A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to make Tibet a priority in its foreign policy, pressing the State Department to advance dialogue on the region’s future, defend religious freedom in the Dalai Lama’s succession, and counter Chinese disinformation about Tibet. In a letter to Riley M. […]
Trump, Bill Gates, US Governors, lawmakers salute India’s Republic Day
Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, state governors, members of Congress, and philanthropist Bill Gates marked India’s 77th Republic Day with messages that showcased shared democratic beliefs, close people-to-people ties, and expanding cooperation between the two countries. In a message released by the U.S. Embassy in India, President Trump congratulated the government and […]
Trump, Zelensky keep talks light as Ukraine peace negotiations advance
Washington, Dec 29 (IANS) A mix of humor, gestures, and casual exchanges marked a high-stakes press appearance as US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to project ease and momentum at Mar-a-Lago, even as negotiations to end the war in Ukraine remained unresolved but close. Trump opened the remarks by calling […]
Trump diverted over $2 billion in military funds for immigration: Report
Washington, Dec 13 (IANS) The Trump administration diverted more than $2 billion from US military funds in 2025 to support immigration enforcement operations, weakening military readiness and straining servicemembers, according to a report released by Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The report, “Draining Defense: Trump’s Immigration Stunts Cost Billions at the Expense of Military Readiness, […]
