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CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

Work already underway for inauguration of TBD president

12:50 pm October 24, 2020

Washington: While much of Washington is twisted in knots over the upcoming election, there’s another contingent already busy trying to figure out how to stage an inauguration for the to-be-determined next president during a pandemic. Visitors to the U.S. Capitol and the White House can already see preparations underway for the Jan. 20 ceremony, a […]

Indian-Americans say Biden, Harris have best understanding of community; describe Trump as ‘foe’

12:37 pm October 24, 2020

Washington: Joe Biden and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris have the best understanding of the Indian-American community, the diaspora leaders supporting the two Democratic candidates have said, describing US President Donald Trump as a “foe” who criticises India on the world stage. With less than a fortnight to go for the November 3 presidential election, Indian-Americans on Friday asserted that Biden, first as a US Senator and thereafter as […]

Biden calls for ‘transition’ from oil, GOP sees opening

11:25 pm October 23, 2020

Washington: Democrat Joe Biden‘s remark that he would “transition” away from oil in the US in favour of renewable energy drew quick attention Thursday night from President Donald Trump, who saw it as a boon to his election chances in key states. “I would transition away from the oil industry, yes,” Biden said in the presidential debate’s closing minutes under […]

US, Israeli envoys fly to Bahrain to advance nascent ties

3:03 pm October 18, 2020

Jerusalem: A joint American-Israeli delegation headed on Sunday for Bahrain, where officials will be signing a number of bilateral agreements following an announcement last month to normalise relations. US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s national security adviser, Meir Ben-Shabbat, led the delegation that flew out of Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion airport. […]

Biden vows to repeal ‘Muslim ban’ imposed by Trump admin if elected

6:50 pm October 16, 2020

Greenville: Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has vowed to include Muslim Americans in every social and political aspect in his administration as well as repeal President Donald Trump‘s “Muslim ban” if voted to power. In a video message to Muslim Advocates, a civil rights organisation, on Thursday, Biden also promised to push lawmakers for legislation […]