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Australia to buy up to 220 Tomahawk missiles from US

Australian officials said the new nuclear-powered submarines would be able to fire the Tomahawk missiles…reports Asian Lite News Australia said it’s planning to buy up to 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the

March 17, 2023

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Biden hosting Irish PM on St. Patrick’s Day

The meeting with one of the top U.S. allies comes after Biden said he plans to visit both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland this year…reports Asian Lite News President Joe

March 17, 2023

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US blocked imports worth $500 mn due to Uyghur forced labour

The decision comes as more Western governments are taking action against companies whose products and supply chains involve forced labour by the Uyghurs in Xinjiang…reports Asian Lite News The US Customs and

March 17, 2023

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‘TikTok can threaten America’s safety, national security’

White House press secretary further stated that Sophia, who is reviewing this particular software and the TikTok app, supports the bipartisan legislation mentioned earlier…reports Asian Lite News Chinese-owned video hosting service TikTok

March 17, 2023

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Banks launch $30bn rescue of First Republic

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tells senators that the banking system “remains sound” and Americans “can feel confident” about the safety of their deposits…reports Asian Lite News Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen offered firm,

March 17, 2023

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Indian-American appointed Assistant Secy of US Air Force

Chaudhary will be the first Indian-American to serve as an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force…reports Asian Lite News The United States Senate on Wednesday (Local Time) confirmed Indian origin Ravi Chaudhary

March 16, 2023

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Seema to chair S. Carolina’s health, environment board

If confirmed, Shrivastava-Patel will become the first person of colour and the second woman to lead the Board…reports Asian Lite News South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has nominated Indian-American Seema Shrivastava-Patel to

March 16, 2023

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US, Russian military chiefs hold talks after drone incident

The downing of the drone marked the first time Russian and US military aircraft have come into direct physical contact since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine….reports Asian Lite News Defence Secretary

March 16, 2023

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US Panel suggests extending grace period for H1-B visa holders

Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China…reports Asian Lite News With thousands of employees including Indian have been laid

March 16, 2023

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Garcetti confirmed as US envoy to India

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted 13-8 to approve his nomination last week, setting up a vote by the full 100-member senate…reports Yashwant Raj Eric Garcetti was confirmed as the next US

March 16, 2023

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