China, Russia assure support to Pak after Donald Trump criticism: Report
The ties between Pakistan and the US deteriorated after US President Donald Trump in August criticised Islamabad for providing safe havens to terrorists.
Sep 13, 2017, 15:19 PM IST
Obama faces prospect of first veto override on Sept 11 Saudi bill
Congress passed the Saudi bill in reaction to suspicions, denied by Saudi Arabia, that 9/11 hijackers were backed by the Saudi government.
Sep 23, 2016, 23:39 PM IST
Barack Obama to veto bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi
The White House confirmed Monday that President Barack Obama will veto a bill that would allow relatives of victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks to sue Saudi Arabia for compensation.
Sep 13, 2016, 05:01 AM IST
Nepal's CPN (Maoist- Centre) to withdraw support to Oli government
The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist- Centre) on Monday decided to withdraw its support to the K.P. Sharma Oli government.
Jul 12, 2016, 13:41 PM IST
US House blocks carbon emission rules, Obama set to veto
The two measures, rolling back the Environmental Protection Agency`s new emission rules for existing and new power plants, passed the chamber largely along party lines, with all but four Democrats opposed to each.
Dec 02, 2015, 04:33 AM IST
US House passes stringent legislation to pause Syrian refugee programme
The bill, which seeks to impose more stringent security provisions on already robust screening of Iraqi and Syrian refugees, was voted 289 in favour to 137 opposed.
Nov 20, 2015, 01:43 AM IST
Ukraine campaigns to strip Russia of UN veto power
Ukraine redoubled its efforts Wednesday to see Russia stripped of its veto power on the UN Security Council when the global body`s General Assembly meets in the coming weeks.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:48 PM IST
