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US House censures only Palestinian-American Congress member over comments on Israel-Hamas war

Twenty-two Democrats joined 212 Republicans to vote in favour of the resolution that accused Tlaib, a Democrat from Michigan, of 'promoting false narratives' surrounding Hamas’s October 7 attack on Israel and of 'calling for the destruction of the state of Israel'

Krystle Kaul, Indian-American national security expert with roots in Kashmir, running for US Congress

Krystle Kaul, a foreign policy and national security expert of Indian descent with roots in Kashmir, has declared her intention to run for the US House of Representatives from a Virginia congressional district, with the focus on fundamental concerns such as healthcare, education, and public safety

Vantage | Four signals telling Vladimir Putin to wind up Ukraine war

The question of whether President Putin genuinely seeks an end to the war in Ukraine remains elusive

Democrats urge Biden to encourage Israel to prioritize Gaza humanitarian assistance

The lawmakers sent the letter as Biden’s administration said it was nearing a deal to free some of the 240 hostages taken by Hamas militants during a deadly cross-border rampage from Gaza into Israel on October 7

'QAnon Shaman' who stormed US Capitol eyes run for Congress

Images of "QAnon Shaman" Jacob Chansley were splashed across front pages worldwide as he appeared shirtless in the Senate, face painted and carrying a bullhorn and US flag attached to a spear

Vantage | What US assessment of China’s tactics on India border means

The US says the threat from China is here to stay

‘Smart investment that will pay dividends for generations,’ says Biden on budget request to Congress on Israel

In his address to the nation, US President Joe Biden said he will be submitting an urgent budget request for Congress on Friday to 'fund America's national security needs to support our critical partners, including Israel and Ukraine'

Warplanes, navy ships & munitions: The military aid that the US is sending to Israel

Soon after Saturday's horrific Hamas attack, the US started moving warships and aircraft closer to Israel so that it would be prepared to offer the war-torn country everything it needs to respond. The Biden administration is also providing some personnel and much-needed munitions to its ally

Vantage I How aid meant for Palestinians fuels Hamas’ wars

This is money meant for Palestinians, for their progress and welfare. But who uses it? The Hamas

Ukraine left out in cold as US Congress drops aid

Barely a week after President Volodymyr Zelensky was in Washington appealing for more funds, the compromise struck in Congress late Sunday dropped new funding for Ukraine amid opposition from hardline Republicans