India and the United States on Friday signed the Second Amendment to the statement of Guiding Principles (SGP) on Triangular Cooperation for global development, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday. An MEA release stated that the amendment was signed by Abhilasha Joshi, Joint Secretary, Development Partnership Administration-II […]
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US concerned over ‘harassment, intimidation’ of foreign journalists in China
The United States has expressed “deep concerns” with what it called increasingly harsh surveillance, harassment, and intimidation of US and other foreign journalists in China, after correspondents of several international media outlets were reportedly heckled and booed on the streets of Henan province while covering floods. In a statement, the US State Department said that Beijing claims to welcome foreign media and […]
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US, Pak National Security Advisors meet in Washington, discuss urgent need for truce in Afghanistan
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with his Pakistani counterpart Moeed Yusuf in Washington on Thursday and discussed issues regarding regional security, including the urgent need for a negotiated political settlement to the Afghan conflict. This meeting between the two NSAs holds significance in the backdrop of mounting violence in Afghanistan. Despite the […]
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US, India against military takeover of Afghanistan: Jaishankar in RS
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that he had a very detailed discussion with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding the ongoing situation in Afghanistan and they both agreed that there cannot be a takeover of the war-torn country by use of force. […]
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US reaffirms support to WHO’s plan for probe into Covid-19 orgins, including in China
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday met WHO chief Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesu in Kuwait, where he reaffirmed support to the UN agency’s additional studies on the COVD-19 origins, including in China to better understand the pandemic. “In a meeting with DG Tedros, we discussed saving lives by ending this pandemic and advancing global […]
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US announces USD 25 million aid to support India’s Covid-19 vaccination process
The United States on Wednesday announced USD 25 million assistance to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts across India. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is on a two-day visit to India, said that the funding will contribute to saving lives by strengthening vaccine supply chain logistics, addressing misinformation, vaccine hesitancy, and helping to train more […]
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India, US ties critical for delivering stability in Indo-Pacific: Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday said India and US partnership will be critical for delivering stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and to show the world how democracy can deliver for its people. Addressing the joint conference with his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar, the US top […]
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China blames US for ‘stalemate’ in ties, urges it to change ‘highly misguided mindset’
China on Monday blamed the US for a “stalemate” in ties between the two nations and urged America to change what it called its “highly misguided mindset and dangerous policy”. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng conveyed this to US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman during a meeting. Wendy […]
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8,000 additional US visas for vulnerable Afghans approved by Congress
US House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to allot eight thousand more Special Immigration Visas (SIVs) to interpreters, contractors, and other vulnerable Afghans who have worked with the US army in the war-torn country. The bill comes as the White House intends to evacuate 2,500 SIV applicants directly […]
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US media coalition urges Biden administration to grant special visas to Afghan journalists
A coalition of US news organisations on Tuesday wrote two different letters to the US president Joe Biden and leaders in the house of representatives, urging them to grant special immigration visas to Afghan journalists and support staff. The letters were jointly sent by twenty-four prominent media outlets, demanding less […]
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US stocks up 2nd day in row, extending rebound from previous meltdown
US stocks rebounded broadly for a second day in a row on Wednesday as investors continued to buy in a market cheapened by a plunge earlier in the week on fears about a resurgence in coronavirus cases. “We are seeing real resilience after a troubling start to the week,” Craig […]
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US, Central Asian foreign ministers hold C5+1 summit in Uzbekistan
US officials and Central Asian Foreign Ministers have concluded the C5+1 meeting, mainly focused on Afghanistan issues, in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent on Friday. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan Sirojiddin Mukhriddin, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Minister […]
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US won’t ease ban on remittances to Cuba amid unrest over economic crisis: Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden said his administration will not ease restrictions on remittances sent from US residents to relatives in Cuba because the Cuban government will likely confiscate the money. On Sunday, thousands of Cubans took part in the biggest anti-government protest in Cuba in recent years to express dissatisfaction with what they believe to be a lack of freedom and […]
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Russia rejects involvement in cyberattacks on US claimed by NSA
The Russian Embassy to the United States has strongly rejected the alleged involvement of the Russian authorities in a series of cyberattacks on government and private facilities in the United States and other countries. Earlier this week, the National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the UK’s National […]
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US faces calls from experts to speed up Covid-19 vaccine approval process
As the United States is poised to miss its July 4 goal of vaccinating 70 percent of adult Americans, calls are rising from some experts for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to move faster to fully approve the COVID-19 vaccines as a key step to address vaccine hesitancy. According to The […]