US lawmakers back Indian strikes, urge Pakistan to restore democracy

May 8, 2025 1:49 AM

US lawmakers back Indian strikes, urge Pakistan to restore democracy

Two U.S. lawmakers of Indian descent on Wednesday commented on the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. One urged Pakistan not to use the current situation as a pretext to further undermine democracy, while the other voiced strong support for India’s retaliatory strikes carried out on Wednesday. "In the wake of last month's horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the need to combat terrorism and prevent future violence has become even more urgent. As Secretary Rubio stated, it is es...

US lawmakers meet Tibet’s Dalai Lama, warn China on choice of successor

June 19, 2024 1:17 PM

US lawmakers meet Tibet’s Dalai Lama, warn China on choice of successor

A group of U.S. lawmakers who met the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala on Wednesday said they would not allow China to influence the choice of his successor, comments expected to anger Beijing which calls him a separatist. They also signalled that Washington would pressure Beijing to hold talks with Tibetan leaders, stalled since 2010, to resolve the Tibet issue with a bill President Joe Biden is expected to sign soon. The bipartisan group of seven, led by Michael ...