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US downs Chinese surveillance balloon, China threatens repercussions
Washington/Beijing: The US military has downed the suspected Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean and launched a mission to recover all the equipment from its debris, drawing a strong reaction from China…
- Middle East
Biden administration responds to Iran’s offer on 2015 nuclear deal
Washington: The Biden administration on Wednesday responded to Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, but neither side is offering a definitive path to revive the agreement,…
- India
Ilhan Omar questions US over its silence on Modi govt’s Islamophobia
Hyderabad: US congresswoman Ilhan Omar questioned President Joe Biden’s administration about US support for India. She also brought up a long-running campaign against the country’s Muslim minority on Wednesday. Ilhan Omar asked…
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Russia now global economic pariah, claims Biden administration
Washington: Russia has become a global economic pariah after it attacked Ukraine and the international community has joined the US in imposing tough sanctions against Moscow, the Joe Biden administration has claimed.…
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US weaponising’ democracy, China on Biden’s Summit
Beijing: China on Thursday accused the US of “weaponising” democracy and attacked the Biden administration’s initiative of the Alliance for the Future of the Internet, saying it is aimed at maintaining America’s…
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US implores Iran to return to nuke talks without delay
New York: The Biden administration is imploring Iran to quickly return to talks on its nuclear programme after a three-month hiatus caused by its government transition, warning that the window for negotiations…
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Biden decides to stick with Aug. 31 final pullout from Kabul
Washington: President Joe Biden has decided to stick with his August 31 deadline for completing the US-led evacuation from Afghanistan, an administration official said Tuesday. The decision reflects in part the U.S.…
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Taliban mocks America with iconic World War II photo
New Delhi: The Taliban has released a photo in which a number of the group’s forces, under the guise of US troops, are mocking a famous image of US troops in World…
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Biden says he stands ‘squarely behind’ Afghanistan decision
Washington: Striking a defiant tone, US President Joe Biden said Monday that he stands “squarely behind” his decision to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan as he acknowledged the “gut-wrenching” images coming out…
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Biden orders 1,000 more troops to aid Afghanistan departure
Washington: President Joe Biden authorised on Saturday an additional 1,000 US troops for deployment to Afghanistan, raising to roughly 5,000 the number of US troops to ensure what Biden called an orderly…
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US hits 70% vaccination rate a month late, amid a surge
Washington: The US has finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70 per cent of American adults a month late and amid a fierce surge…
- India
US Secretary of State expected to visit India soon
New Delhi: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to visit New Delhi soon. It is learnt that preparations for the high-level visit are underway. There is no official announcement of…
- World
US hits Iran for delay in nuclear and prisoner swap talks
Washington: The Biden administration lashed out at Iran on Saturday for accusing it of delaying a proposed prisoner swap to force a quick resumption of indirect nuclear talks. The State Department slammed…
- World
US hosts high-level Saudi visit after Khashoggi killing
Washington: Top Biden administration officials on Tuesday hosted a brother to Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, in the highest-level such visit known since the US made public intelligence findings…
- World
Amid US withdrawal, China ramping up its involvement in Afghanistan
Beijing: China appears to be preparing to ramp up its involvement in Afghanistan amid US troops withdrawal — with Beijing eyeing the war-torn nation for investment and influence opportunities. According to The…
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