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'Resolving differences requires diplomats on the ground': Biden administration on India-Canada dipolomatic row
State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller voiced concern regarding the departure of Canadian diplomats and their dependents, emphasizing the need for diplomatic presence to address differences. The U.S. has urged the Indian government not to insist on reducing Canada's diplomatic representation in India and to cooperate in the ongoing Canadian investigation.
US House Speaker Contest: Jim Jordan Suffers Defeat in 3rd Round Ballot
Jordan, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and a founding member of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus, struggled to gain the necessary support to overcome a growing opposition within his own party. Some of the Republican holdouts claimed to have received death threats for their stance against his candidacy.
Iran-aligned military factions claim attacks on bases housing US troops in Iraq
Security sources in the area say that several blasts were heard inside the base. The attack was carried out by both drones and missiles. Meanwhile, this was third attack on a US military facility targeted within 24 hours. The same military base and also another military base in northern Iraq were targeted on Wednesday, Al Jazeera reported.
Sri Lanka committed to promote China-India unity to develop Asia: President Wickremesinghe
President Wickremesinghe was on a four-day visit to China to attend an event to mark the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) where he also geld meeting with the Chinese President Xi Jinping. President Wickremesinghe has also expressed Sri Lanka's hope to establish a maritime economic corridor linking China, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and South Africa.
Jim Jordan likely to lose 3rd bid for House Speaker
Strong Republican holdouts have been continuously voting against him and are doing so in the third bid on Friday as a section of republicans call him a "political terrorist" and Democrats are deeply suspicious of his agenda due to his alleged involvement in the Janurayr 6 insurrections.
'Indian government making it unbelievably difficult': Justin Trudeau on India-Canada diplomatic row
Trudeau remarked, "The Indian government is creating an incredibly challenging situation, disrupting the daily lives of millions of people in both India and Canada, and all of this is happening in direct violation of fundamental diplomatic principles."
Talk of a leadership challenge to UK PM Rishi Sunak
The Conservatives lost two safe House of Commons seats in the early hours of Friday.
Biden to move his demand for $100 billion in aid for Israel, Ukraine to Congress
He said that it's a smart investment which will pay dividends for American security for generations.
Current status of bilateral ties with Canada warrant parity in diplomatic presence, no violation of int'l norms: India
It also dismissed allegations that attempts to maintain parity are in violation of international norms.
US Attorney General warns of rising threats related to Israel-Hamas conflict
In an address, Garland said that last week he directed all 94 of US attorneys offices and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to be in close touch with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners in their districts,reports Xinhua news agency.
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