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Midterm election voting begins in the United States
Early voting for the 2026 United States midterm elections has commenced in several states.
Russia sanctions bill advances in US House, set for final vote
The US House of Representatives advanced the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which authorizes tariffs on nations trading oil and gas with Russia.
US House passes bill on Russia sanctions, potential tariffs for India, China
The US House of Representatives passed a bill authorizing the President to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries purchasing oil or gas from Russia.
US-Iran War Cost Hits $45.1 Billion, Pentagon Tells Congress
The US Department of Defense has estimated the cost of the conflict with Iran at $45.1 billion.
Only Indian-American Lawmaker To Back US Russia Sanctions Bill
Raja Krishnamoorthi is identified as the only Indian-American member of Congress supporting a proposed United States sanctions bill against Russia.
Mother Blames ChatGPT Advice for Teenage Son's Lethal Drug Overdose
A mother is petitioning the US Congress following the death of her teenage son who reportedly consumed a lethal combination of drugs after seeking advice from ChatGPT.
US approves twenty four billion dollar F thirty five sale to Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, drawing scrutiny over regional stability and potential tech leakage to China.
US senator's 'clean up your act' warning to India, China over Russia
The US Congress passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which authorizes tariffs on nations purchasing Russian energy, prompting criticism from Senator Richard Blumenthal and a defensive response from India's Ministry of External Affairs.
US Passes Bill Permitting High Tariffs on Purchasers of Russian Oil
The US Congress has passed the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, granting President Donald Trump the authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas.
US Passes Bilateral Sanctions Bill But Keeps Own Russian Uranium Imports
The US Congress passed a bill allowing tariff sanctions on countries purchasing Russian energy, while quietly retaining waivers for its own Russian uranium imports.
India's envoy to US strikes defiant note as Trump's tariffs loom
India's ambassador to the United States defends India's energy import policy amid US legislation allowing potential tariffs on countries purchasing Russian energy.
US Congress passes bill to impose 100 percent tariffs on Russian oil
The US Congress passed a bill authorizing the President to impose tariffs on countries importing oil from Russia and Iran.
US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill, impacts on India
The US Senate passed a bill allowing the US President to impose 100 percent tariffs on countries purchasing oil and gas from Russia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Celebrates 76th Birthday Across India
Celebrations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday take place across India alongside various political developments and incidents in Karnataka.
US Congress approves bill allowing 100 percent tariffs on Indian, Chinese imports
The US Congress passed a bill granting the President authority to impose 100 percent tariffs on imports from countries like India and China if they purchase Russian crude oil.
US names India, China, Pakistan among major drug transit, illicit drug-producing countries
The United States identified 23 countries, including India, China, and Pakistan, as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing nations for fiscal year 2027.
Trump administration supports nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia
The Trump administration has backed a nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia allowing uranium enrichment, a move that has sparked proliferation alarms among US lawmakers and regional allies.
Donald Trump honors four US service members at Dover Air Force Base
US President Donald Trump honored four American service members killed in the Middle East during a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base.
Pentagon reports 37.5 billion dollar cost for ongoing Iran conflict
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers that the ongoing war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far and urged urgent supplemental funding as the Pentagon warned of strains to military readiness.