John McCain

Bizarre: Donald Trump says dead senator didn't thank him for state funeral

"I gave him the kind of funeral that he wanted, which as president I had to approve. I don`t care about this, I didn`t get a thank you."

Mar 21, 2019, 12:04 PM IST

White House wobbles on US flag after McCain death

The White House lowered its U.S. flag to half-staff, raised it back up and on Monday lowered it again after the death of Senator John McCain, in an unusual and confusing break with protocol on the passing of a national leader.

Aug 28, 2018, 06:47 AM IST

Trump praises John McCain after dodging questions about him

The United States President Donald Trump on Monday issued a statement about the late lawmaker John McCain after dodging questions about him.

Aug 28, 2018, 06:30 AM IST

Hollywood pays tribute to John McCain

Hollywood celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres, Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Kimmel, Bob Iger, Katie Couric, Mandy Moore, Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Mia Farrow paid tribute to Vietnam war hero turned senator and presidential candidate John McCain.

Aug 26, 2018, 22:18 PM IST

John McCain, US senator and former presidential candidate, dead at 81

McCain had been battling a malignant brain tumour - also called glioblastoma - which had been discovered in 2017.

Aug 26, 2018, 06:53 AM IST

Republican US Senator John McCain ending medical treatment for brain cancer

McCain, who has represented Arizona in the Senate and House of Representatives for 35 years, has said the cancer was discovered in July 2017.

Aug 24, 2018, 23:32 PM IST

US Senator John McCain to miss key tax vote: Reports

The measure is President Donald Trump's last shot at a major legislative accomplishment in his first year in office.

Dec 18, 2017, 08:07 AM IST

Donald Trump slams John McCain, says Republicans will ''eventually'' repeal Obamacare

The President acknowledged that McCain`s opposition hurt the Republicans` repeal efforts, but insisted the party would "go back" and press for repeal.

Sep 23, 2017, 10:44 AM IST

US senator McCain seeks military, economic costs on Pak if it 'continues to support terror groups'

McCain is chairman of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee and legislative moves by him always get through the Congress.

Jul 29, 2017, 17:16 PM IST

US Senator McCain diagnosed with brain tumour

US Senator and former Republican presidential candidate John McCain was diagnosed with a brain tumour, his office has said.

Jul 20, 2017, 11:16 AM IST

United States Senate to delay vote on Republican healthcare bill

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell confirmed the move on Saturday night, reports CNN.

Jul 16, 2017, 10:42 AM IST

US may call for sanctions on Russia over 'interference' in presidential elections

 Three prominent US senators have warned that Russia may face sanctions over the country`s alleged interference in the recently concluded presidential election, media report said on Thursday.

Dec 29, 2016, 10:51 AM IST

US Congress conditions $400 million of $900 million aid to Pakistan

The 2017 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) imposes four conditions on Pakistan to be eligible for USD 400 million of the USD 900 million of the Coalition Support Fund (CSF).

Dec 09, 2016, 13:33 PM IST

John McCain pulls support from Trump after lewd comments

"I have wanted to support the candidate our party nominated. But Donald Trump's behavior this week make it impossible to continue, McCain said.

Oct 09, 2016, 04:47 AM IST

Donald Trump declines to endorse Ryan, McCain for re-election

Donald Trump on Tuesday declined to endorse two fellow Republicans, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan and U.S. Senator John McCain, in their upcoming re-election battles.

Aug 03, 2016, 02:38 AM IST

Pakistan facing international isolation, says Senator

A Pakistani Senator on Wednesday said Islamabad was being gradually isolated on an international level.

Jul 20, 2016, 16:57 PM IST

Modi the most effective leader India has had: US Senator McCain

US diplomacy wants improvement in relations between Pakistan and India.

Jul 09, 2016, 11:27 AM IST

Zardari urges US to support sale of F-16 jets to Pakistan

Former Pakistan president Asif Ali Zardari has approached the United States and sought to convince it to sell F-16 fighter aircraft to Islamabad on ground to fight the war against terror.

Jun 25, 2016, 12:02 PM IST

US Senate fails to recognise India as "global strategic and defence partner"

The US had recognised India as a "major defence partner" in a joint statement issued after PM Modi held talks with President Barack Obama

Jun 15, 2016, 13:18 PM IST

US clears reimbursement fund for Pakistan for ''anti-terrorism efforts''

The United States Senate Armed Services Committee approved a proposal to set up a new fund to reimburse Pakistan for its efforts in the war against terror, which also delinks the country from Afghanistan.

May 25, 2016, 09:26 AM IST