US Senate approves Social Security change despite fiscal concerns WASHINGTON: The US Congress early on Saturday passed a measure to boost Social Security retirement payments to some... Published 21 Dec, 2024 11:35am
World US Senate passes government funding bill, averts shutdown WASHINGTON: The US Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the wire burst of activity... Published 21 Dec, 2024 10:53am
World US Senate approves promotion of general involved in Afghanistan withdrawal WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Monday confirmed the promotion of Army Lieutenant General Christopher Donahue, who had... Published 03 Dec, 2024 11:15am
Opinion Trump’s bureaucracy cuts: a daunting task The stunning results of the USA elections surprised both Democrats and Republicans alike. Trump’s unprecedented... Published 24 Nov, 2024 03:08am
Editorials US brings shame upon itself EDITORIAL: The only surprise in the US senate shooting down Bernie Sanders’ attempt to block sales of “offensive... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
World Donald Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to be Attorney... Published 22 Nov, 2024 10:26am
World US Senate rejects bids to block military sales to Israel WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Wednesday voted overwhelmingly to block three resolutions that would have halted the... Published 21 Nov, 2024 11:03am
World Republicans pick John Thune as new US Senate leader WASHINGTON: The Republicans in the US Senate picked John Thune as the chamber’s new leader Wednesday as lawmakers... Published 14 Nov, 2024 08:02am
World Trump names Elon Musk to role leading government efficiency drive US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Elon Musk to a role aimed at creating a more efficient government,... Updated 13 Nov, 2024 10:54pm
World Republicans ahead in battle for control of US Congress WASHINGTON: Republicans nudged ahead in their mission to wrest the closely divided US Senate from Democratic control... Published 06 Nov, 2024 09:58am
World US Senate body probes 18 oil producers on price collusion with OPEC WASHINGTON: The US Senate budget committee on Thursday launched a probe of 18 domestic oil producers about any... Published 28 Jun, 2024 05:41am
World US Senate passes bill to support advanced nuclear energy deployment WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Tuesday passed a bill to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy capacity, ... Published 20 Jun, 2024 06:01am
World Banned Chinese supplier: US Senate panel expands probe into BMW use of parts WASHINGTON: The chair of the Senate Finance Committee said on Monday he was expanding its probe into German... Published 11 Jun, 2024 03:17am
World Bill to ban TikTok in US clears Congress WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social media app TikTok to be... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:47am
World Zelensky thanks US Senate for approving Ukraine aid KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday thanked the US Senate for approving a $61 billion aid... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:43am
World Israel thanks US Senate for approving military aid JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign minister on Wednesday thanked the US Senate for approving $13 billion in military aid... Published 24 Apr, 2024 10:30am
World US Senate prepares to vote on deal reached on $1.2 trillion funding bill WASHINGTON: The US Senate was preparing to vote early on Saturday on final passage of a bill providing $1.2 trillion... Published 23 Mar, 2024 10:32am
World Senate Democrats urge ‘bold’ US push on Palestinian state WASHINGTON: More than a third of the US Senate’s Democrats called on President Joe Biden’s administration... Published 21 Mar, 2024 05:22am
World US Senate declines to fast-track TikTok bill WASHINGTON: A bill that would force the sale of TikTok from its Chinese owners or see it banned in the United States... Published 15 Mar, 2024 07:50pm
World US Senate leader calls for ‘new election’ in Israel WASHINGTON: The leader of the US Senate called Thursday for Israel to hold new elections in the most strident... Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am
Editorials Power politics fuelling conflict EDITORIAL: The world has entered a highly volatile security environment, says British military think-tank, the... Published 17 Feb, 2024 05:51am
World Ukraine aid package clears key procedural vote in US Senate WASHINGTON: A sweeping US foreign aid package, including $60 billion for Ukraine, passed a key procedural vote in ... Published 12 Feb, 2024 12:45am
World US Senate faces new test on Ukraine aid bill WASHINGTON: A narrowly divided US Senate will try to move closer to passing a $95.34 billion aid package for... Published 11 Feb, 2024 04:29pm
World US Senate votes to start work on Ukraine aid in shock turnaround WASHINGTON: US senators cleared a first hurdle Thursday to a sweeping foreign aid package – including a $60 billion... Published 08 Feb, 2024 11:53pm
World US Senate may pass aid for Ukraine, Israel but not border security WASHINGTON: U.S. Senate lawmakers indicated on Wednesday they could approve aid for Ukraine and Israel, even as... Published 08 Feb, 2024 01:05am
World US Senate unveils $118bn bill on border security, aid for Ukraine, Israel WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Sunday unveiled a $118 billion bipartisan border security bill that would also provide... Published 05 Feb, 2024 11:49am
World US Senate leaders say no Ukraine aid before year’s end WASHINGTON: The Democratic and Republican leaders of the US Senate said Tuesday that Washington will not be able to... Published 20 Dec, 2023 10:59am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: US Senate doesn’t have a Sanjrani, so to speak “I find it strange.” “Strange is not the word. I reckon it is the first time in US history that their Senate... Published 08 Dec, 2023 05:20am
World US budget fight could create opening for China in the Pacific WASHINGTON: A 45-day stopgap measure passed by the U.S. Congress to avert a government shutdown has left potential... Published 05 Oct, 2023 09:53am
World China says welcomes US congressional visit BEIJING: Beijing said on Wednesday it welcomed an upcoming visit to China by US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer... Published 04 Oct, 2023 10:24am