senate appropriations subcommittee

In a charged political atmosphere, Defence secretary Pete Hegseth is facing tough questions from lawmakers, including some from his own party, regarding the prolonged conflict in Iran and its controversial lack of congressional authorization. The Trump administration's ambitious military spending plan is taking a backseat to growing concerns about economic fallout and rising international tensions.

Washington's campaign against Iran has surged to nearly $29 billion, surpassing initial Pentagon estimates. Experts warn the escalating costs, driven by operational and equipment replacement, could ultimately reach a staggering $1 trillion. This financial burden is becoming a political flashpoint ahead of US elections, with concerns over inflation.

WASHINGTON: With Pakistan turning the heat on suspected al-Qaeda operatives in its northwestern frontier region, United States is mulling over supplying more helicopters to Islamabad.

WASHINGTON: With Pakistan troops locked in battle with suspected al-Qaeda militants in its northwestern frontier region, US is mulling over supplying more helicopters and possibly even F-16 fighter aircraft to Islamabad.

In a US senate appropriations subcommittee hearing, Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Planning and Programs Lt. Gen. David Nahom told Congress said, "The threat is accelerating much more than we thought back in 2018,"

Senator Tim Kaine, who heads a Senate foreign relations subcommittee, said Ban's call was appropriate and added that UN's role could be encouraged to resolve the issue.

A parliamentary panel made the stunning disclosure that some Pakistani cricketers were involved in match-fixing during the recent tour of Australia.

The Calicut University syndicate has constituted a five-member sub-committee to examine the plagiarism charges against Kerala University pro-vice chancellor N Veeramanikandan.

The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution asking China to end its crackdown on non-violent protests in Tibet and allow unfettered access to international monitors and journalists there.

A key US Congressional panel has passed a legislative amendment that calls for investigations into racial and religious profiling of Sikhs, Hindus, Muslims and those from South Asia at various US airports.

The US Senate has confirmed Indian-American woman administrator Nisha Desai Biswal as the assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, making her the first person from the community to hold the top diplomatic position.

Pakistan is more dangerous than North Korea as it does not have a centralised control on its nuclear weapons, making them vulnerable to theft and sale, a former top American Senator warned, describing both the nations as rogue states.

With a government shutdown looming, the Democratic-controlled Senate plans to vote on a short-term spending measure that the Republican House Speaker has rejected. The House is voting on appropriations bills that are unlikely to become law. Congress must pass legislation by Saturday to avoid furloughs and service disruptions. House Republicans are demanding spending cuts and tougher border legislation.

WASHINGTON: Insisting that US is working and not "disengaged" for peace in the Middle East, US Secretary of State Colin Powell has said the road map is "not dead".

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy revealed the FAA's reliance on eBay and 3D printing for replacement parts due to its aging technology. He acknowledged the need for a major overhaul of the air traffic control system, citing its decades-old infrastructure.

WASHINGTON: The Hubble Space Telescope may have won a reprieve from an early death.